Mid-Range Travel Guide: Caboverde

The sweet spot of travel - comfortable accommodations, diverse dining, and quality experiences without breaking the bank

Daily Budget: $112-285 per day

Complete breakdown of costs for mid-range travel in Caboverde

$45-120 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, or apartment rentals with private bathrooms

$25-55 per day

Mix of local restaurants, tourist-oriented cafes, fresh seafood establishments, occasional hotel dining

$12-35 per day

Combination of public transport, private taxis for convenience, occasional inter-island flights

$30-75 per day

Guided tours, water sports, cultural attractions, boat trips, organized excursions

Currency: CVE Cape Verdean Escudo (though USD and EUR widely accepted in tourist areas)

Curated experiences perfect for your mid-range travel style

Eat at local markets and neighborhood restaurants instead of tourist areas for typically 40-60% savings on meals

Use public aluguers (minibuses) instead of private taxis for 70-80% savings on transportation costs

Book accommodation directly with guesthouses rather than through international platforms to save 15-25% on lodging

Travel during shoulder season (April-June, September-October) for 20-35% lower accommodation rates

Buy groceries at local markets and prepare some meals yourself to reduce food costs by 50-70%

Join group tours instead of private excursions to save 40-60% on activity costs

Use inter-island ferries instead of flights when time permits for 60-75% savings on transport between islands

Staying only in resort areas and tourist zones where prices are typically 100-200% higher than local neighborhoods

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning the public transport system, which costs 3-5 times more

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season when rates can be 50-80% higher than advance bookings

Eating exclusively at hotel restaurants and tourist cafes instead of exploring local dining options that cost 60-70% less