Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Photo: DizzyNN · CC BY-SA 4.0
Travel guide for Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Port of Spain is a stop in Trinidad and Tobago, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise International Waterfront Centre, Emperor Valley Zoo, Royal Botanic Gardens instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 90–220 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
International Waterfront Centre
Emperor Valley Zoo
Royal Botanic Gardens
Queen's Park Savannah
Cricket at Queen's Park Oval
International Waterfront Centre
Royal Botanic Gardens
Queen's Park Savannah
Cricket at Queen's Park Oval
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Day 1
Day 2
Budget
USD 40–70
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 90–220
per person / day
Luxury
USD 255–420+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Typical mid-range for Port of Spain
Estimated total (USD)
$2,880
≈ $1,440 per person · $411 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $160/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Port of Spain mid-range ground costs (budget 40–70 · mid 90–220 · luxury 255–420+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Local favourites
Mano's Food Delight
Dopson's Roti
George and Son Doubles
Sauce On The Avenue
Royal Castle
The totally local fast food chain
Lola's Food Company
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Maracas Bay Hotel
Par May Las Inn
Samise Villa Bed & Breakfast
The Little Inn
offers a cozy home like feel.
Courtyard by Marriott Port of Spain
Spacious accommodation, free high-speed Internet, a full-service restaurant and other convenient amenities and services.
Photos: DizzyNN, Mariordo (Mario Roberto Duran Ortiz), David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, Grueslayer, Aspinall, Algernon E. — via Wikimedia Commons
Top picks in Port of Spain include International Waterfront Centre, Emperor Valley Zoo, Royal Botanic Gardens, Queen's Park Savannah. See the full list and itinerary on this Port of Spain travel guide.
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
Plan at least 2 days in Port of Spain for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Popular stays in Port of Spain include Maracas Bay Hotel, Par May Las Inn, Samise Villa Bed & Breakfast. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
On the ground in Port of Spain (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 40–70 per person per day, mid-range about 90–220, and luxury about 255–420+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
