Mid-Range Travel Guide: Cape Verde

Accommodation

$40-90 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, casa particulares with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$25-50 per day

Mix of local restaurants, tourist-oriented eateries, hotel breakfasts, occasional fine dining

Transportation

$15-35 per day

Combination of aluguers, occasional taxis, inter-island flights, some private transfers

Activities

$30-70 per day

Guided hiking tours, boat excursions, cultural sites, water sports, organized day trips

Eat at local neighborhoods rather than tourist zones - typically 40-60% cheaper for authentic cachupa and fresh seafood

Use aluguers (shared minivans) instead of private taxis - usually 70-80% savings on transportation costs

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

Book inter-island flights well in advance rather than last-minute for 30-50% savings

Stay in casa particulares or local guesthouses instead of international hotel chains - generally 40-60% less expensive

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

Join group tours rather than private excursions - typically 60-80% cheaper per person for activities

Relying solely on taxis for transportation instead of learning the aluguer system - costs 3-5 times more

Eating exclusively at resort restaurants or tourist-area establishments - typically 100-200% markup over local spots

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season (December-March) - can cost 50-100% more than advance bookings

Not researching free activities like hiking trails and public beaches - missing out on Cape Verde's best natural attractions