Trinidad and Tobago
How much does a trip to Trinidad and Tobago cost? Daily budget and prices
Budget about TT$310–740 a day, mid-range TT$960–1,920, comfort TT$2,550–5,200 per person, excluding flights. Stay mid-range unless you are on a tight budget or want a Tobago resort; Carnival week can triple room prices, so book early or travel outside it.
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Key facts
- Currency
- Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD); US dollars accepted in some tourist places
- Budget daily total
- TT$310–740 per person
- Mid-range daily total
- TT$960–1,920 per person
- Comfort daily total
- TT$2,550–5,200 per person
- Street snack
- Doubles TT$6–10; roti TT$40–70
- Beer
- Carib or Stag TT$15–30
- Air bridge to Tobagocheck
- About TT$150–200 one way; fast ferry about TT$50–75
- Cash vs card
- Cards in hotels, malls and larger restaurants; street food, maxi taxis and markets want cash
- Carnival costume
- US$800–2,000+ with a band
What you pay by travel style and month
Prices below are per person per day, sharing a room at mid-range and comfort, flights excluded. They are 2026 estimates in Trinidad and Tobago dollars.
The month matters more than the style. Carnival week can triple room prices, and Tobago's January–April high season pushes resort rates up. Outside those windows the same room costs far less.
| Style | Bed | Food | Transport | Sights | Daily total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | TT$150–300 | TT$100–200 | TT$30–80 | TT$0–100 | TT$310–740 |
| Mid-range | TT$400–750 | TT$250–450 | TT$150–300 | TT$100–300 | TT$960–1,920 |
| Comfort | TT$1,200–2,500 | TT$500–900 | TT$400–800 | TT$300–700 | TT$2,550–5,200 |
2026 estimate. Budget and mid-range assume two sharing; comfort assumes an upscale hotel or Tobago resort. Add TT$30–300 for extras such as drinks and tips.
Step by step: build your own number
Start with the bed. A guesthouse or budget room runs TT$150–300 a night; a mid-range hotel TT$400–750; an upscale hotel or Tobago resort TT$1,200–2,500. Carnival week and the Tobago high season are the two periods that break these bands.
- Food: street food (doubles TT$6–10, roti TT$40–70) keeps a day near TT$100–200; restaurants and a bake and shark at Maracas (TT$50–80) push it to TT$250–450.
- Transport: maxi taxis and shared taxis are cheap (TT$30–80 a day); private taxis and drivers cost TT$150–800 depending on distance.
- Sights: many beaches and markets are free; a Caroni Swamp boat tour runs about TT$150–250 and Asa Wright entry about US$15–25 (both check).
- Between islands: the air bridge is about TT$150–200 one way; the fast ferry is cheaper at about TT$50–75 (check).
- Carnival: a costume with a band is US$800–2,000+, and fête tickets are extra. This is a separate budget from the daily one.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Doubles | TT$6–10 |
| Roti (chicken or goat) | TT$40–70 |
| Bake and shark at Maracas | TT$50–80 |
| Carib or Stag beer | TT$15–30 |
| Caroni Swamp boat tour | About TT$150–250 (check) |
| Asa Wright Nature Centre entry | About US$15–25 (check) |
| Air bridge Port of Spain – Tobago, one way | About TT$150–200 (check) |
| Fast ferry, one way | About TT$50–75 (check) |
| Carnival costume with a band | US$800–2,000+ |
2026 estimate, per person.
Money notes: cash, cards and ATMs
The currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD). US dollars are accepted in some tourist places, but they are scarce to change back, so pay in local currency where you can.
Cards work in hotels, malls and larger restaurants. Street food, maxi taxis and markets want cash, so keep small notes on you. Use ATMs inside banks or malls in daylight.
- Carry small TTD notes for doubles, roti and maxi taxis.
- Ask the price before a private taxi ride; meters are not standard.
- Keep a card as backup for hotels and larger restaurants.
Questions people ask
How much money do you need per day in Trinidad and Tobago?
Budget TT$310–740 per person per day, mid-range TT$960–1,920, comfort TT$2,550–5,200, excluding flights. Mid-range covers a hotel, restaurants, taxis and one tour. Carnival week and Tobago's high season push these numbers up.
Is Trinidad and Tobago expensive for tourists?
It is mid-priced for the Caribbean. Street food and maxi taxis are cheap, hotels and tours are not. A mid-range day costs roughly TT$960–1,920 per person, less than Barbados or St Barths but more than a budget trip in Mexico.
What do meals, hotels and transport cost in Trinidad and Tobago?
Doubles TT$6–10, roti TT$40–70, beer TT$15–30. Rooms run TT$150–300 (budget), TT$400–750 (mid-range) and TT$1,200–2,500 (upscale). Maxi taxis TT$30–80 a day; private drivers TT$150–800. All 2026 estimates.
How much does the air bridge or ferry to Tobago cost?
The air bridge is about TT$150–200 one way and takes 25 minutes. The fast ferry is cheaper at about TT$50–75 and takes longer. Both are check prices; book ahead around holidays and Carnival.
Do I need cash in Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes, for street food, maxi taxis and markets. Cards work in hotels, malls and larger restaurants. Use ATMs inside banks or malls in daylight and keep small TTD notes.
How much should I budget for Carnival?
A costume with a band is US$800–2,000+, and fête tickets are extra. Rooms can triple during Carnival week. Treat this as a separate budget from the daily one and book months ahead.
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