Barbados Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2021

One of the larger and more populated islands in the southern Caribbean, Barbados has an excellent range of sights and styles for travelers of any budget. As a former British colony and English as its primary language, Barbados remains very popular with British tourists in particular, with in-season charter flights available from even some smaller airports in England and Scotland.

Is Barbados Expensive or Cheap?

An impressively beautiful Caribbean island with an upscale atmosphere, Barbados is particularly popular with those flying from both Canada and the United States as there are plenty of flights to and from each country. On the island you’ll find the South Coast with lots of beach hotels and the Gold Coast, which is a bit more upscale.

You’ll also find scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities here, but most people come here to sit on the beach and enjoy some rum.

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Travel Costs to Barbados

Population 290,000
Area 290,000
Timezone UTC-4
Currency Barbadian Dollar
Airports Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
1 USD = 1 USD
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Barbados

Barbados Hotel Seasons

Barbados Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
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starstarstarstarstar42.00 - 151.00
starstarstarstarstar81.00 - 167.00
starstarstarstarstar95.00 - 320.00
starstarstarstarstar470.00 - 470.00

Barbados Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed-

Barbados Attractions Prices

Best tours in Barbados

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Scuba DivingExplore the local waters as you dive ship wrecks and coral reefs. There are a few different tours to choose from.
12 and up
70.00
Snorkel CruiseSpend a day out on the water as you swim and snorkel while interacting with the local marine life.
adults
35.00
Jet Ski RentalsCruise around the water on your wave runner rental as you explore the ocean and coves.
4 and up
55.00
Harrison's CaveThis attraction showcases waterfalls and pools within an underground cave.
adults
children
57.00
39.00

Barbados Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Local BreakfastCoffee is served at many cafes but you also have the choice of different fresh juices to choose from. 3.00 - 8.00
Local LunchFlying fish is a great lunch item served lightly breaded and topped with a yellow sauce. To make it even better, many restaurants serve it at a great price.5.00 - 9.00
Local DinnerIf you love beef, you'll be hard pressed to find any on the island. However you'll easily find chicken, pork and fish.11.00 - 17.00
BeerThe legal drinking age is 16 so don't be surprised if you find yourself drinking a beer next to a teenager. 2.00 - 5.00

Barbados Transport Prices

Getting to Barbados

Getting around Barbados

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When to visit Barbados

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January84741.1
February84730.8
March85740.7
April86761.0
May87771.8
June87771.9
July87772.6
August87772.6
September87772.9
October86763.2
November86763.5
December84751.8

Barbados Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:02am6:09pm
21 Jun5:33am6:27pm
21 Sep5:48am5:55pm
21 Dec6:16am5:37pm

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