Grenada on a budget: how to do it well
Short answer
Grenada on a budget is possible with guesthouses, minibuses and local food. A realistic minimum is about EC$275 (roughly US$100) per person per day: bed EC$140, food EC$80, sights EC$40 and transport EC$15.
A realistic daily budget
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | EC$140 | EC$300 | EC$800 |
| Food & drink | EC$80 | EC$160 | EC$300 |
| Sights & tickets | EC$40 | EC$120 | EC$250 |
| Local transport | EC$15 | EC$60 | EC$150 |
| Per person, per day | EC$275 | EC$640 | EC$1,500 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Grenada day-cost table.
Free things to do
- Grand Anse Beach, 3 km of public white sand
- Walking the Carenage harbour in St George's
- The Saturday Market Square and its spice stalls
- The view from Fort Frederick or Fort Matthew areas on Richmond Hill (small fees may apply)
- Morne Rouge (BBC Beach) for sunset
- Gouyave Fish Friday street atmosphere (pay only for food)
Cheap eats
- Fish Friday lambie (conch) or tuna in Gouyave: from about EC$15-40
- Oil down, the national dish, from a local cook-shop: about EC$25-40
- Roti from a snack bar: about EC$12-20
- Fresh fruit and coconut water at the market: a few EC$
- Rum shop beer and fried snacks: under EC$20
Where to sleep for less
Budget travellers stay in guesthouses in St George's, above the harbour and near the market and minibus terminal, at about EC$220-350 for a double. A few apartments near Grand Anse and Lance aux Épines also offer good value with kitchens.
Getting around cheaply
Minibuses cost EC$2.50-10 per ride on numbered routes, flagged down anywhere. From the airport, taxis cost about EC$45-55 to Grand Anse; minibuses also pass on the main road nearby.
A sample budget day
- Morning: walk the Carenage and Fort George, then the market (small fees)
- Lunch: roti from a snack bar (about EC$15)
- Afternoon: minibus to Grand Anse and a swim (EC$5 return)
- Evening: oil down or fish at a local spot (about EC$40)
- Total: about EC$275 including a shared guesthouse room
More ways to save
- Travel outside January-May for lower room prices.
- Join a shared island tour rather than hiring a private taxi for the interior.
- Pick one boat trip (the Underwater Sculpture Park) and snorkel from beaches otherwise.
- Self-cater with market produce if you rent an apartment.
- Take minibuses in daylight; evening taxis cost much more.
- Bring a reusable bottle and refill at your guesthouse.
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Common questions
How much do I need per day in Grenada on a budget?
About EC$275 per person, roughly US$100, with a guesthouse, local food and minibuses.
How do the minibuses work?
Privately run minibuses follow numbered routes from St George's; flag them down anywhere and pay EC$2.50-10.
Is Carriacou worth a day trip?
Yes. The Osprey ferry costs roughly EC$80-90 each way, and Sandy Island and Paradise Beach are superb.