Which place is cheaper, Eagle Beach or Buzios?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Buzios or Eagle Beach?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Buzios or Eagle Beach? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Buzios or Eagle Beach?
Buzios
Initially a fishing village, Armação dos Buzios is a small beach resort town about three hours from Rio de Janeiro by bus. Buzios is a common weekend getaway destination for Cariocas. With 23 beaches, visitors from all over come to swim, snorkel, surf and enjoy sun and sand.
Eagle Beach
Aruba, only fifteen miles north of Venezuela, is a top Caribbean tourist destination. It's a small island, only 20 miles long and 6 miles wide, and is an autonomous dependency of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. One of the most popular and beautiful beaches on the island is Eagle Beach. It's a popular beach with the locals, and a common destination for many who are looking for a party. The beach is particularly crowded on Easter weekend. The sand is a sugary white and the waters are a stunning crystal blue color. The beach itself is quite flat and the ocean is so calm it's like swimming in a pool. There are a handful of palm trees if you're seeking shade, but otherwise it's the ideal place to soak up some rays. You'll find some shaded picnic areas as well if you're hoping to enjoy a casual lunch.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Brazil, and The Best Eco Tours in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBuzios $77Eagle Beach $341
The average daily cost (per person) in Buzios is $77, while the average daily cost in Eagle Beach is $341. 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 Buzios and Eagle Beach in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBuzios $37Eagle Beach $227
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBuzios $74Eagle Beach $454
Compare Hotels in Buzios and Eagle Beach
Looking for a hotel in Buzios or Eagle Beach? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Buzios $19Eagle Beach $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buzios
Also for Buzios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arraial do Cabo Shared Transfer to Rio de Janeiro: $52
- Beach Resorts to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) - Departure Transfer : $28
- Beach Resorts to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) - Private Transfer: $25
- Departure Private Transfer Arraial do Cabo to GIG or SDU Airport by Sedan Car: $241
- Departure Transfer from Buzios or to Rio Airports by Minivan: $219
- Departure Transfer from Buzios to Rio Airports by Sedan Car: $129
- Executive private transfer from GIG Rio Galeao airport up to 3 pax to Buzios: $98
- Executive private transfer from GIG Rio Galeao airport up to 4 pax to Buzios: $108
- Private Transfer Buzios to Rio de Janeiro: $91
- Private Transfer from Buzios Cruise Port to Cabo Frio city hotels: $36
- Private Transfer from Buzios Cruise Port to Rio de Janeiro hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Buzios Cruise Port to Rio de Janeiro hotels: $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eagle Beach
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eagle Beach:
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Round-trip Bus Ticket$2.22
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One Day Scooter Rental$40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eagle Beach
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Eagle Beach:
- VIP luxury limousine airport transfer one way!: $190
- VIP Luxury SUV Airport Transfer: $120
- Round Trip Private Airport Transfer: $120
- VIP Luxury Sedan Airport Transfer: $105
- Platinium Aruba Transport - All Around Luxury Private Transfers: $90
- Aruba Queen Airport(AUA) to Aruba Island - Round-Trip Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer from Aruba Queen Airport (AUA) to Aruba Island: $75
- Transfers & Pickups: $67
- Private Airport Transfers in Aruba: $58
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle Aruba Airport (AUA) - Aruba: $55
- Aruba Private Van Airport Transfer (Max 5): $55
- 2 Ways Private Transfers: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Buzios or Eagle Beach?
Prices for flights to both Eagle Beach and Buzios 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 dayBuzios $24Eagle Beach $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Eagle Beach
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Eagle Beach.
- Noord, Aruba: Exclusive Private Dinner aboard the Aqua Donut: $90
- Aruba Caribbean Dinner Sail Experience: $92
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Boca Catalina with BBQ Dinner: $110
- Sunset Sail: Aruba Dinner Cruise with Open Bar by Catamaran: $119
- Caribbean Cooking Class in Aruba: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Buzios $27Eagle Beach $121
Tours and Activities in Buzios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Buzios.
- Tour of the most beautiful beaches and islands of Buzios by Buziana Tour: $12
- Buggy Ride in Buzios by Buziana Tour: $16
- Tour of Bugre in Arraial (Buggy): $21
- Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios: $24
- Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo: $24
- Half-Day Schooner Sightseeing Trip in Buzios Peninsula Beaches: $29
- Buzios Trolley City Tour: $29
- Buggy Tour in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens: $32
- 3-hour Small Group Buzios Peninsula Open Air Trolley Tour: $33
- 7 Beaches In Búzios With Photos On A Private Tour!: $35
- Tour in Boat Tour in Buzios: $37
- From Buzios To Arraial With Photos On A Private Tour!: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Eagle Beach
Here are a few typical costs in Eagle Beach for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Full Day Bike Rental$25
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour$98
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Horseback Riding Tour$70
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4 Hr Snorkel Trip$74
Tours and Activities in Eagle Beach
Here are a few actual costs in Eagle Beach for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Aruba Semi-Submarine Cruise from Oranjestad: $60
- Discover Snorkeling Tour Mangel Halto & Baby Beach: $115
- 2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba: $116
- 2-Seater UTV Island Tour in Aruba: $99
- Adventure Kayak & Snorkeling at Reef Island Aruba: $130
- Amazing UTV Island Tour around Aruba!: $200
- Antilla Shipwreck Seabob Tour: $120
- Art, Facts & Baby Beach UTV Adventure by Fofoti: $235
- Aruba ATV Adventure: Off-Road Tour in Single and Double Seaters: $109
- Aruba ATV Rentals For Off-Road Adventure - Single & Double-Seater: $96
- Aruba Baby Beach Express Tour: $49
- Aruba Beach and Cave Island Tour : $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBuzios $17Eagle Beach $31
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Buzios and Eagle Beach, we can see that Eagle Beach is more expensive. And not only is Buzios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Buzios is in South America and Eagle Beach 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 Buzios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Buzios 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 Eagle Beach would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eagle Beach than you might in Buzios.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Buzios Expensive? and Is Eagle Beach Expensive?.
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.