Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Bath?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bath or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bath and Bonaire can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bath or Bonaire?
Bath
Bath is most famous as a historic spa city, and as such, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is only 100 miles west of London and it is a wonderful, historic city with excellent architecture and great hot springs. It's a popular travel destination for international visitors and Brits alike. It is charmingly positioned in the rolling hills of the Somerset countryside just south of the Cotswolds. The city itself has a population of about 80,000 and gives you a sampling of attractions including a range of restaurants, theaters, pubs, and museums.
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 Curaçao, 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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, and The Best 10-Day Tours from London.
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Bath Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBath $235Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Bath is $235, 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 Bath and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBath $108Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBath $216Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Bath and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Bath 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.
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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: Bath Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bath $36Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bath
Also for Bath, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer to/from Bristol Airport: $24
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Bath".: $174
- Private Transfer: From Bath to London Heathrow Airport.: $174
- LHR to Bath Executive SUV Transfer: $795
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address : $40
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Port to Bonaire Airport (BON): $59
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Cruise Port to Kralendijk city : $59
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Bath or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Bath 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
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Food Meals for one dayBath $102Bonaire $101
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bonaire
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bonaire.
- Dinner at Sea: $95
- Discover the Flavors of Bonaire with the Bonaire Snack Food Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bath $23Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bath
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bath's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Thermal Bath Spa$48
Tours and Activities in Bath
For Bath, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bath : 2 Hour Historic Walking Tour With An App: $9.99
- Bridgeton Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- No. 1 Royal Crescent House Museum Entry Ticket: $22
- Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein Entrance Ticket: $23
- Bridgerton Filming Locations Walking Tour with Music: $23
- Guided Ghost Tour: $24
- RocknStroll Tour: $25
- Best of Bath Walking Tour Ltd, Georgian Tour.: $27
- Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations: $27
- City Walking Tour with Optional Roman Baths Entry: $27
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
- 4 hour Individual Island Tour for 1 to 12 persons: $180
- Aquaspace Sunset Sail and Snorkel Tour on Bonaire with Diner: $130
- Bonaire Cave Tour: Walk, Climb & Swim: $75
- 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
- Bonaire island adventure: $110
- Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $164
- North & South Highlights Guided Group Tour: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBath $18Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Bath
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bath:
- Vineyard Tour, Wine Tasting, and Music Pairing: $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bath and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Bath much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bath is in Europe 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 Bath would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bath 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 Bath.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bath Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bath or Bonaire?
Bath has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Bath 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.