Boa Vista is not an expensive destination, but costs add up fast if you don't plan for them: entry fee, transfers, meals, activities. Here is how to build a realistic budget, with our exact prices for activities and ballpark figures for the rest. Prices vary with the season and the venue: treat these numbers as a basis for calculation, not a promise.
Everyday costs (ballpark)
Local meal
≈ €5 to 10
Small local restaurants and daily specials
Tourist restaurant
≈ €15 to 30
Per person, depending on the dish and drinks
Drink
≈ €2 to 3
A beer or soft drink in a local café
Airport taxi
≈ €10 to 15
To Sal Rei, depending on time and destination
Our prices: activities and vehicles
| Option | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day excursion | €35 / person | Morning or afternoon, one group per slot |
| Full-day excursion | €70 / person | Several emblematic sites in the same day |
| Quad (two-seater) | €90 / day | For one or two people: the cost is shared |
| Tank 150CC scooter | €35 / day | The most economical way to get around |
Example: a week for two (excluding flights and accommodation)
| Item | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| EASE fee | 2 × ≈ €31 | ≈ €62 |
| Full-day excursion | 2 × €70 | €140 |
| Half-day excursion | 2 × €35 | €70 |
| Quad for one day | 1 × €90 | €90 |
| Scooter, 2 days | 2 × €35 | €70 |
| Total activities + EASE | For two people | ≈ €432 (≈ €216 / person) |
To this you add meals, accommodation and flights. As an overall ballpark (excluding flights), a thrifty traveller can count on €40 to 70 a day, a comfortable budget €70 to 150, and more for upmarket stays.
How to save without missing out
- Share the quad: with two people, €90 a day comes to €45 each
- Use the scooter for everyday trips rather than repeated taxis
- Eat local for at least one meal a day
- Book ahead: you pick your days and avoid nasty surprises
- Keep cash in euros: cash machines are scarce
Frequently asked questions
What daily budget should I plan?
As a ballpark, excluding flights: roughly €40 to 70 a day for a thrifty budget, €70 to 150 for a comfortable one. Prices vary with the season.
Can I pay in euros?
In tourist areas, euros are accepted almost everywhere. A few escudos remain handy for small local purchases.
Are there many cash machines?
No, they are few and concentrated in Sal Rei. Withdraw cash when you pass by and always keep some on you.
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