Cheapest Caribbean destinations may be hard to fathom. However, with the myriad of information fully accessible on the internet and surprising competition from countries with equally pristine waters forcing hotels and airlines to offer cheaper rates, it's not surprising that finding the cheapest Caribbean destinations is actually possible. Winter may be coming, but summer comes first. The sun, sand and sea are your best bets to enjoy a most relaxing and enjoyable vacation.

With summer almost here and with the Caribbean being one of the most lusted places for travellers all over, TripAdvisor has examined and created a list of the cheapest (and most expensive) destinations in the Caribbean between now and April 30.

So if you're looking for that blue paradise in the Caribbean whilst still on a budget, here is our Top 5 cheapest Caribbean destinations for the budget traveler.

 

TOP 1: PUERTO RICO
Gifted with nationals who are born with musical talents like Hollywood celebrities Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin, Puerto Rico is also gifted with abundant biodiversity including 239 plants, 16 birds and 39 amphibians and reptiles. This place as one of the cheapest Caribbean destinations is alive at night for party animals yet offers a serene retreat to the more mellow. Travellers can set themselves up for some shopping and sightseeing flanked by the perfect Spanish colonial buildings of San Juan. A traveller can also hike the along the huge El Yunque rainforest and marvel at its waterfalls, stone towers, and colorful Puerto Rican wildlife.

Popular Destinations Include: San Juan, Isla de Vieques Mosquito Bay, Rincon, Humacao, Fajardo, Culebra, Carolina, Aguadilla, and Ponce

Average cost: $4,609.44

TOP 2: JAMAICA

Home to one of the richest music cultures in the world, Jamaica is certainly a place to be considered if you're travelling the cheapest Caribbean destinations. As with our Top 1, this place is Jamaica's climate is a tropical country chuck full of diverse ecosystems and prosperous flora and fauna, one of the best and cheapest Caribbean destinations.

Popular Destinations Include: Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril, Kingston, Port Antonio, Runaway Bay, Discovery Bay, Silver Sands, and Treasure Beach
Average cost: $4,630.79

TOP 3: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Not only does this place delight the eyes with a vision of white-sand beaches and "gingerbread" Victorian architecture, but a trip to Mount Isabel de Torres provides vast greeneries perfect for meditation. The place has 900 miles of Caribbean coastline making it a true beach-lover's paradise.

Popular Destinations Include: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Las Terrenas, Sosua,  La Romana, Bayahibe, and Juan Dolio
Average cost: $5,315.19

TOP 4: ST MAARTEN-ST MARTIN

Saint Maarten/Saint Martin's showcases the perfect blend of Caribbean, French and Dutch cultures with matching physical diversity. It is that yin and yang of the island's urban and untamed mould, filled with verdant landscapes, pale beaches, and remarkable wildlife that sets it as one of the finest in the cheapest Caribbean destinations.

Popular Destinations Include: Terres Basses, Philipsburg, Simpson Bay, Orient Bay, Marigot, and Oyster Pond
Average cost: $5,565.71

TOP 5: BAHAMAS
The Bahamas has one of the most diverse number of islands in our cheapest Caribbean destinations. Counting up to 700, it's the destination best fit for any type of travellers, may it be for the family, for lovers or shoppers.

Popular Destinations Include: Nassau, Freeport, Eleuthera, Great Exuma, Harbour Island, and Paradise Island

Average cost: $5,815.49

Cheapest Caribbean destinations for the budget traveller must be considered in every travel bucket list. Not only are these Caribbean islands beautiful and filled with culture, it's going to save you much more money and help you enjoy more travel activities along the way with how much you'll save.