Haiti offers a unique Caribbean experience with stunning mountain fortresses, pristine beaches, and vibrant Creole culture. From the UNESCO World Heritage Citadelle Laferrière to the beautiful shores of Île-à-Vache, Haiti showcases resilience, natural beauty, and rich African-influenced traditions.
Local currency: Haitian Gourde (HTG) — US dollars widely accepted in tourist establishments.
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Haiti.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- $15-25 (budget guesthouse)
- Budget
- $35-55 (basic hotel)
- Midrange
- $70-130 (mid-range hotel)
- Luxury
- $180-350+
Food
- Street
- $2-5 (fritay stand, kantin)
- Local
- $8-15 (local restaurant)
- Midrange
- $20-35 (Pétionville restaurant)
- Fine
- $50-80+ (fine dining)
Transport
- Bus
- $0.25-0.50 (tap-tap)
- Taxi
- $5-15 (city ride)
- Airport
- $25-30 (taxi to center)
- Daytrip
- $50-100 (private driver/day)
Activities
- Museum
- $5 (MUPANAH)
- Sites
- $10 (Citadelle entry)
- Tour
- $40-80 (guided Citadelle tour)
- Excursion
- $80-150 (day trip with private driver)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Haiti costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
$200-280/week
Midrange traveller
$420-700/week
Luxury traveller
$1050-2100+/week
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Book accommodation in Pétionville rather than luxury downtown hotels — safer neighborhood with more dining options within walking distance
Hire a shared private driver with other travelers for day trips — splitting $80-100 between 3-4 people makes Citadelle visits very affordable
Eat lunch at local 'kantin' (neighborhood lunch spots) rather than tourist restaurants — full Haitian meals for $4-7
Buy Barbancourt rum and Haitian coffee at supermarkets rather than tourist shops — same product, half the price
Travel during low season (May-October, excluding hurricane risk) for 20-30% lower hotel rates
Book beach resort day passes for Côte des Arcadins rather than overnight stays — get the full beach experience for $15-25 vs $100+ per night
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Champ de Mars plaza
Port-au-Prince's historic central plaza with monuments to Haitian heroes including Toussaint Louverture. A living piece of revolutionary history you can explore freely.
Marché en Fer (Iron Market)
Haiti's iconic Victorian iron market in downtown Port-au-Prince is free to enter and explore. A sensory spectacle of colors, sounds, and Haitian commercial life.
Jacmel Historic District walk
Wander Jacmel's beautifully preserved French Creole colonial streets with ornate ironwork balconies, pastel facades, and artisan studios — entirely free to explore on foot.
Croix-des-Bouquets Metal Art Village
Visit the artisan workshops where Haitian metal sculptors create their celebrated recycled oil drum art. Watching the craftsmen at work is free; purchasing their work supports the community.
Pétionville Sunday market
The Sunday street market around Place Boyer is a free and fascinating window into local life, with fresh produce, crafts, and the constant soundtrack of compas music.
Fort Jacques and Fort Alexandre
These early independence forts in the Kenscoff hills above Port-au-Prince have minimal entry fees ($3-5) and provide panoramic views of the city and Caribbean bay.