In planning mode - how much budget should I keep in mind for Guernsey - any experiences?
I spent two weeks in Guernsey and quickly realised food was the biggest expense. A fish and chips dinner cost me £18, and a pub meal with a pint was £25. Buses were cheap at £1.50, but taxis always £10 minimum. Tips of 10% were expected. My average was £65 daily, though some days were lower when I bought groceries and cooked. Overall, Guernsey isn’t a budget destination, but it’s peaceful and charming if you don’t mind the higher food costs.
Meals: £10-15 for cafés, £25-30 in restaurants. Transport: £1.50 buses, £8-12 taxis. Tips: 10%. A safe daily budget is £60-70 for meals, transport, and tips. Cheaper if you cook, higher if you dine out nightly. The island is compact, so costs are mainly food and drinks. Compared to Jersey, Guernsey is slightly less expensive, but not by much. For a month, expect at least £2,000 in living costs.
I spent about £70 per day in Guernsey. Lunches at casual cafés were £12, dinners £25-30, and pub drinks added £6-7 each. Transport was minimal, just £1.50 buses or occasional £10 taxis. Tips were 10%. With £70 daily, I enjoyed eating out once or twice, visiting museums, and still had room for small extras. Guernsey is scenic and calm, but definitely pricier than the mainland UK in daily food costs.
Guernsey is not cheap. Meals in cafés are £10-15, and dinners in restaurants start at £20-25. Buses cost £1.50 per ride, but taxis are £8-12 minimum. Tips are 10%. On a strict budget, you can live on £50 daily if you self-cater with supermarket food. But realistically, most visitors spend more. The island is small, so transport isn’t a big cost, but meals are. For a month-long trip, budget generously because eating out regularly adds up quickly.