Mid-Range Travel Guide: Haiti

Accommodation

$45-120 per night

Mid-range hotels, comfortable guesthouses, boutique properties with AC

Food & Dining

$25-55 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, fresh seafood, tourist-area establishments

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Private taxis, rental cars for day trips, mix of tap-taps and private transport

Activities

$30-80 per day

Guided tours, cultural sites, boat trips, art galleries, organized excursions

Eat at local markets and street vendors instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use tap-taps and public buses instead of private taxis (usually 70-85% savings on transport)

Stay in Haitian-owned guesthouses rather than international hotels (generally 40-60% less expensive)

Buy fresh produce and prepare some meals yourself (can reduce food costs by 50-70%)

Visit free cultural sites and beaches rather than paid attractions (saves $20-50 per day)

Travel during rainy season for accommodation discounts (typically 30-50% lower rates)

Learn basic Creole phrases to negotiate better prices at markets (usually 20-40% savings)

Only eating in hotel restaurants or tourist zones (typically costs 150-300% more than local options)

Taking private taxis everywhere instead of learning the tap-tap system (can triple transportation costs)

Not carrying small bills for local vendors and transport (often results in overpaying or no change given)

Booking accommodation only in Pétion-Ville without exploring other areas (premium location markup of 100-200%)

Not factoring in cash-only economy and ATM scarcity (expensive money exchange fees and inconvenience)