\u00abSt. Barths? It\u2019s outrageously expensive.\u00bb That reputation has stuck to the island, and it deserves to be put into perspective. Yes, you can spend as much as you want there; no, you don\u2019t have to. With the right choices\u2014regarding the season, accommodations, and pace\u2014a trip to St. Barths can be surprisingly affordable. Let\u2019s break down the budget item by item.<\/p>\n
This is where the gap widens\u2014between a luxury hotel in December and a bed-and-breakfast in June<\/a>, the rating ranges from one to ten, for the same island and the same beaches. The options in between\u2014lodges, rooms, and shared villas\u2014offer the best balance: at Maison Fleur de Lune, the options range from a cozy room to the villa with a pool<\/a>, with the same walk to Saline Beach for everyone.<\/p>\n The key factor remains the season: from May through November, prices across the entire island drop by 30 to 50 %. Our guide When to Visit St. Barths<\/a> lists the best time slots.<\/p>\n Fine-dining restaurants charge Parisian prices, beach lunches remain reasonably priced, and Creole eateries serve excellent dishes at affordable prices. A tip from regulars: share a meal or use the kitchenette at your lodging. A trip to the supermarket, a barbecue in the garden, an aperitif at sunset\u2014half your meals can be taken care of this way, enjoyably and for the price of a single bill in town.<\/p>\n The little one rental car<\/a> is a fixed but moderate expense. When it comes to activities, the best news in the budget: the island\u2019s greatest attractions are free\u2014wild beaches, hiking trails, snorkeling right from the shore, and sunsets. Set aside the extra budget for a catamaran trip<\/a> and one or two big dinners: that's the right balance.<\/p>\n During the off-season, whether staying in a hotel room or a lodge, with a mix of home-cooked meals and select restaurants, a trip to St. Barths can be enjoyed for a budget comparable to many popular European destinations\u2014with the Caribbean as an added bonus. The island\u2019s reputation for being inaccessible mainly protects\u2026 those who have taken the time to do their research.<\/p>\n What is the most expensive part of a trip to St. Barths? Accommodations during peak season; this is also where it\u2019s easiest to save money by choosing a different time of year or booking a different package.<\/p>\n Is the island more expensive than Saint Martin? Generally speaking, yes, but the price difference narrows significantly outside of peak season and when you\u2019re not staying at luxury hotels.<\/p>\n Can we pay in euros? Yes, Saint Barth\u00e9lemy is a French overseas collectivity: the euro is accepted, and credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00ab St Barth ? C’est hors de prix. \u00bb La r\u00e9putation colle \u00e0 l’\u00eele, et elle m\u00e9rite d’\u00eatre nuanc\u00e9e. Oui, on peut y d\u00e9penser sans limite ; non, ce n’est pas une obligation. Avec les bons choix \u2014 de saison, d’h\u00e9bergement, de rythme \u2014 un s\u00e9jour \u00e0 St Barth devient \u00e9tonnamment raisonnable. D\u00e9composons le budget […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20022","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-conseils-voyage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20022","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20022"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20022\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20106,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20022\/revisions\/20106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20022"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20022"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20022"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Meals: From a Lunchbox to a Gourmet Experience<\/h2>\n
Car, Activities, Extras<\/h2>\n
The Verdict<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n