A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antigua Guatemala vs. Bonaire for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antigua Guatemala or Bonaire?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Antigua Guatemala or Bonaire, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Antigua Guatemala or Bonaire?

Antigua Guatemala

Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.

Bonaire

An island municipality of the Netherlands, Bonaire resides in the Caribbean, east of Central America and north of Venezuela. It is a part of the ABC Islands together with Aruba and CuraƧao, and is best known as a tropical vacation destination with many great dive spots, beaches, lagoons, and wildlife.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Antigua Guatemala?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Antigua Guatemala is $73, while the average daily cost in Bonaire is $299. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Antigua Guatemala and Bonaire in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antigua Guatemala $22
    Bonaire $155
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antigua Guatemala $44
    Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Antigua Guatemala and Bonaire

Looking for a hotel in Antigua Guatemala or Bonaire? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Antigua Guatemala


Hotels in Bonaire


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antigua Guatemala $12
    Bonaire $65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala

Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $25
  • One-Way Shared Van Transfer to Panajachel: $25
  • From Panajachel: One Way Shared Transfers to Antigua: $25
  • Panajachel: One way shared transfer to Antigua: $25
  • Guatemala City Airport: Private Transfer to Antigua: $25
  • La Aurora Airport (GUA): One-Way Private Transfer to Antigua: $25
  • Antigua: Private Transfer to Guatemala City Airport: $25
  • Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $27
  • Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $27
  • Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $30
  • From Antigua Guatemala One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $34
  • transfer service Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan destination: $35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:

  • Private Transfer from Kralendijk City to Kralendijk Cruise Port: $94
  • Private Transfer from Kralendijk Port to Bonaire Airport (BON): $59
  • Private Transfer from Kralendijk Cruise Port to Kralendijk city : $59
  • Airport Transfer Return Included: $44

Is it cheaper to fly into Antigua Guatemala or Bonaire?

Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Antigua Guatemala change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Antigua Guatemala $25
    Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:


  • Lunch
    $3.23
  • Lunch
    $7.74

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala

For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Experience with Locals: $50
  • Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
  • Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class: $69
  • Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $74
  • Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
  • Street Food Tour Around Antigua: $80
  • Market and Mayan Cooking Class: $80
  • Antigua: Private Evening Street Food Tour with Dinner: $84
  • Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
  • Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
  • Market food tour and tortilla workshop: $90
  • Foodie & street food tour: $95

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bonaire

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bonaire.

  • Discover the Flavors of Bonaire with the Bonaire Snack Food Tour: $130

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antigua Guatemala $15
    Bonaire $40

Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.

  • Guided Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $22
  • From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish: $22
  • Antigua Walking Tour: $23
  • Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala: $25
  • City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $25
  • La Antigua Horror Stories Night Walking Tour: $25
  • Antigua Walking Tour Morning and Afternoon: $25
  • Antigua Walking Tour: $25
  • Antigua walking tour: Highlights, history, cultural.: $25
  • Cultural and fun tour in Antigua Guatemala: $25
  • Walking Tour of the Wonders of La Antigua Guatemala: $25
  • Chocolate workshop; gastronomic experience of cocoa.: $28

Tours and Activities in Bonaire

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:

  • 2 Hours Private Kitesurfing Adventure: $265
  • 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
  • Bonaire CaveTour Climb, Snorkel & Explore the Hidden Gems : $83
  • Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
  • Bonaire Landsailing Adventures: $79
  • Bonaire Shore Excursion: The Bonaire Highlights Tour: $83
  • Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $144
  • Highlights Island Tour North-South-East Lunch incl.: $159
  • South Tour by Fatbike (electric Bike): $129
  • Brunch & Snorkel Catamaran Tour: $115
  • Catamaran Snorkel & BBQ Sail (cruise friendly): $105
  • Cave Adventure: Walk, Climb & Swim: $75

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antigua Guatemala $11
    Bonaire $33


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antigua Guatemala and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antigua Guatemala is in Central America and Bonaire is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Bonaire would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bonaire than you might in Antigua Guatemala.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antigua Guatemala or Bonaire?

Antigua Guatemala has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Antigua Guatemala and Bonaire, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.