San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

San Pedro on Ambergris Caye is one of the most expensive places in Central America, and it’s more expensive than nearby Caye Caulker, but compared to many Caribbean islands it’s a bit of a bargain. Backpackers and other low budget travelers should probably head to Caye Caulker instead, though a few cheap and basic one-star hotels do exist in San Pedro city. Other hotels range from pleasant to resort villas, with prices to match.

San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) City Featured Image

Travel Costs to San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)

Population 8,400
Area 15,000
Timezone UTC-6
Currency Belize dollar
Airports Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$70.26
1 USD = 2.0200 BZD
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)

San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) Hotel Seasons

San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar18.00 - 42.00
starstarstarstarstar66.00 - 145.00
starstarstarstarstar85.00 - 166.00
starstarstarstarstar201.00 - 312.00
starstarstarstarstar211.00 - 389.00

San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed-

San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Snorkeling trip (3-hours)There are loads of companies ready to take visitors on similar 3-stop snorkeling adventures in the area, including all gear.
high-end
low-end
76.73
38.61
Bike rental Plenty of local shops will rent you a basic bike for the day or by the hour. Prices will vary depending on the bike and the company you rent from.
3 hours
day
12.87
19.80

San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastBy far the cheapest options are at the places that cater to locals. 5.94 - 8.91
Budget lunchThere are restaurants and bars that line the beach, open for lunch and dinner.9.41 - 13.86
Budget dinnerLocal seafood can be pricey, but there are good deals around if you look, including at some beach places.11.88 - 18.81
Beer (.33L)Belikin is the local Belize lager and it's served ice cold at nearly every bar and restaurant.3.96 - 5.94

San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Water taxi from Belize City (one-way)27.72
Water taxi from Belize City (roundtrip)37.62
Golf cart rental (1 hour)14.85
HAVE MORE INFORMATION OR AN UPDATE? SEND US YOUR TIPS.

When to visit San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January75704.5
February76712.6
March79741.9
April81761.7
May83794.0
June83798.6
July83798.1
August83787
September82779.5
October807510
November78737
December76716.7

San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar5:55am6:03pm
21 Jun5:17am6:29pm
21 Sep5:40am5:50pm
21 Dec6:18am5:21pm

Where to go before and after