Which place is cheaper, Eureka Springs or Cabo San Lucas?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cabo San Lucas or Eureka Springs?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cabo San Lucas and Eureka Springs can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cabo San Lucas or Eureka Springs?
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas ("Cabo") is on the far southern end of the Baja Peninsula. It has countless resorts and activities for visitors. There are world class golf courses, fine dining options, and five star resorts. Prior to the 1980s, Cabo was a quiet fishing village but with the construction of a nearby airport in 1977, the city rapidly grew into one of Mexico's most popular resort vacation spots. Today, Cabo has one of the country's most vibrant nightlife scenes. It also has plenty of water sport activities, and a great beach scene.
Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs is a resort town in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. It offers a variety of dining and shopping such as local crafts and art galleries. Nearby is Beaver Lake. Most of the town is a Victorian village, it has a European look and feel with Victorian cottages and homes spilling over steep winding streets.
The entire city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is because most of the town contains old history buildings which were constructed as a result of the town's unique history. The town was founded and grew very quickly. On July 4, 1879, the town was founded, and by the end of that year reached a population of 10,000. The reason for the town's growth was the area's numerous cold water springs which at the time were thought to have medicinal healing properties. However, this claim was fairly short lived, and when the tourism boom busted, the new town full of Victorian homes was left in the Ozark wilderness without an economy. Then, few new buildings were built. Hundreds of Victorian homes have remained and been preserved ranging from tiny cottages to huge mansions. In the Spring of 2001, Eureka Springs was named one of 12 Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Mexico, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Mexico, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United States of America, and The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCabo San Lucas $116Eureka Springs $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Cabo San Lucas is $116, while the average daily cost in Eureka Springs is $142. 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 Cabo San Lucas and Eureka Springs in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCabo San Lucas $53Eureka Springs $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCabo San Lucas $106Eureka Springs $200
Compare Hotels in Cabo San Lucas and Eureka Springs
Looking for a hotel in Cabo San Lucas or Eureka Springs? 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: Cabo San Lucas Hotel Prices and Eureka Springs Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cabo San Lucas $23Eureka Springs $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:
- Los Cabos: Whale Shark Swim Private Tour with Transfers: $562
- Los Cabos: Private Tour with Roundtrip Transfers: $562
- Los Cabos Airport (SJD): Transfer to Cabo San Lucas Port: $452
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Airport to Pacific Side: $300
- Private All Inclusive Cabo San Lucas Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $250
- Private Transfer from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz: $247
- Cabo San Lucas Port: Transfer to San Jose Del Cabo hotels: $226
- Los Cabos Luxury Private Tesla Transfer from Airport to Puerto Los Cabos Area: $220
- Pacific: Transfer from Hotel Zone to Animas Bajas: $220
- Transfer Animas Bajas Magic Town: $216
- Los Cabos Luxury Tesla Transfer from Airport to San José del Cabo Area: $214
- Private Tourist Corridor Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Cabo San Lucas or Eureka Springs?
Prices for flights to both Eureka Springs and Cabo San Lucas 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 dayCabo San Lucas $42Eureka Springs $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cabo San Lucas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cabo San Lucas.
- Sunset Boat Tour Includes Open Bar and Dinner: $71
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with Domestic Open Bar: $75
- Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Open Bar: $75
- San Jose del Cabo Morning Food Tour: $77
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with Tequila & tacos: $85
- Sunset Dinner: $85
- San José del Cabo for Meat Lovers Food Tour: $90
- Sunset Dinner on a Pirate Boat: $90
- Private Mexican Cooking Class in Your Cabo San Lucas Villa or Condo: $90
- Catch of the day dinner in your private villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $90
- Los Cabos: Sunset Fajitas Dinner Cruise on Cabo Escape: $95
- Los Cabos: Azteca Cactus Taco Farm to Table Cooking Class: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cabo San Lucas $36Eureka Springs -
Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Here are a few actual costs in Cabo San Lucas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Art and Wine Evening City tour in San Jose del Cabo for Adults: $119
- Glass Bottom Boat Sightseeing Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $23
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour: $25
- Magical Todos Santos Tour, Camel ranch, Lunch & Tequila: $119
- OffRoad 4X4 UTV Adventure with Lunch & Tequila : $199
- Romantic tour in Cabo San Lucas: $186
- #1 Snorkeling Tour in Catamaran. Open bar & Snacks included: $80
- 1 Hour Jet Ski Adventure : $180
- 2 Hour City Tour and Whale Watching: $92
- 2 Hours Horseback Riding Adventure in Cabo: $130
- 2 Tank Tour in Cabo San Lucas Reserve, Certified Divers with MANTA: $135
- 2-Hour ATV Riding Experience in San Jose del Cabo: $110
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCabo San Lucas $24Eureka Springs -
Sample the Local Flavors in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cabo San Lucas:
- Cabo Bar Crawl - The BEST Bar and Clubs in Cabo : $60
- Los Cabos: Bar Crawl: $79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cabo San Lucas and Eureka Springs, we can see that Eureka Springs is more expensive. And not only is Cabo San Lucas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cabo San Lucas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cabo San Lucas 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 Eureka Springs would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eureka Springs than you might in Cabo San Lucas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cabo San Lucas Expensive? and Is Eureka Springs Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cabo San Lucas or Eureka Springs?
Cabo San Lucas has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Eureka Springs. When comparing the sizes of Cabo San Lucas and Eureka Springs, 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.