How Much Does It Cost To Vacation In Belize
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Vacationing in Belize is a great way to get away from your typical everyday routine. It is also quite an adventure. Many people often wonder just how much it costs to vacation in Belize so they can budget ahead of time. It’s easy to get caught up in all the details of planning a vacation and begin spending more money than you can afford.
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How Much Does It Cost To Vacation In Belize
There are two questions that people often ask, when they want to go out of their states or countries and visit some other destination. One is “How Much?” and one is “Where?”. Questions like “Is it safe to travel?”, “What are the prices in this place?” and “Are there any special events?” and many more comes up in everybody’s mind before arranging or taking a vacation.
How much does a trip to Belize cost?
If you’re visiting this Central American country anytime soon, you’re likely pondering this very question. Luckily, after having just returned from a week in Belize we have all of the tips and details for you!
Belize is an incredible country to visit, whether for a honeymoon trip or as a getaway with your friends! But before you pack your bags, you’ll definitely want to know how much a vacation in Belize costs.
And as a former CPA, I love to make travel budgets! So for the ultimate Belize budget, find out more below!
Table of Contents
- How Much Does a Trip to Belize Cost?
- So… How Much Does a Trip to Belize Cost?
- How Much Did Our Trip to Belize Cost?
How Much Does a Trip to Belize Cost?
To determine the cost of a Belize vacation, we break the budget down into categories like getting there, hotels, activities, food, and more. Plus, we even reveal how much we spent for full transparency!
Cost of Trip to Belize Factors
Before we dive into the trip to Belize cost, here are some factors to consider when planning your trip budget:
- Currency: Belizean Dollar. This converts to $0.50 USD per Belizean dollar or 2 Belizean dollars per $1 USD. Many places do actually take USD too, so you don’t always need to get Belizean currency out.
- Time Of Year Matters: Yes, there is a rainy and dry season in Belize. Basically, from December-May it is the dry season, and June-November is the rainy season. Expect cheaper prices during the rainy season as it is a less popular time to visit. However, we visited Hopkins, Belize in the middle of the rainy season and didn’t even notice! Rainy season is perfect for Belize on a budget!
- 2021 Factors: Be sure to budget for testing before your trip and before your return flight home. Our hotel took care of our pre-departure to the US testing for $75 per person. However, it can be around $150 per person for tests in the US to get there.
Cost of Belize Vacation Factor #1: Getting to Belize
First and foremost, a huge thing you’ll need to account for in your trip to Belize cost is how to get there.
For the most part, flying is the easiest way to get to Belize. And, depending on when you fly, you can actually get some good deals!
Delta, United, American, Alaska, and even Southwest fly to Belize City’s airport, so finding flights should be fairly easy. From a mid-sized city, you can expect to pay around $450-600 per person for a round-trip flight.
For larger cities, like NYC, you can even pay as low as $370-450 per person round-trip.
This is also a great opportunity to use points! For example, you can book flights using American Airline points, and you can find deals for as low as 20,000 points per person, round-trip! All you’d have to pay is taxes and fees (around $80 per person).
Pro-tip: Check Skyscanner for deals and book when the price drops if you aren’t travel hacking!
Total Cost of Flights to Belize: $80-600 per person, round-trip depending on the departure airport and if you use points or not!
Belize Cost #2: Getting Around Belize
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Now, most people don’t tend to stay in Belize City for long. It is where the main international airport is located, but it isn’t a popular tourist destination.
Instead, they head to places like San Pedro on Ambergris Caye for beach time, San Ignacio for jungle adventures, and Placencia and Hopkins for beaches and jungles.
To get to these places, here are a few options and costs:
- Flying: You could fly airlines like Tropic Air or Maya Island Air to your destination. These flights are typically between 15-25 minutes long and cost between $50-100 per person, each way. Check Skyscanner for flights!
- Shuttle: If you have a specific resort that you’re staying in, you can arrange transportation with them to get you from the airport to your hotel. We did this for $150 per person, round-trip to our hotel in Hopkins. If your hotel doesn’t offer pickup, you can get an airport shuttle starting at $60-200 per person, each way.
- Rental Car: You could hire a car for your time in Belize, and this could cost around $50-60 per day. Be sure to also budget for gas, parking, etc. as needed. Check rental car prices here!
