Which place is cheaper, Vieques Island 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 Vieques Island?
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 Vieques Island 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 Vieques Island?
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.
Vieques Island
Amidst the melodious chorus of coqui frogs and gentle whispers of palm trees blowing in an evening breeze, you will find that the waters around you glow just as brightly as the stars above. This tropical paradise is none other than Vieques, Puerto Rico. Tropical forests, bioluminescent bays, coral reefs--this island attracts visitors from all around the world who seek to see the wonders and beauties of the tropics. This island suits those from all walks of life, from history buffs seeking to learn about its unique past to nature-lovers wanting to admire its untouched wilderness. Vieques is the place for a perfect vacation!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Mexico, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Mexico.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCabo San Lucas $116Vieques Island $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Cabo San Lucas is $116, while the average daily cost in Vieques Island is $170. 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 Vieques Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCabo San Lucas $53Vieques Island $92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCabo San Lucas $106Vieques Island $184
Compare Hotels in Cabo San Lucas and Vieques Island
Looking for a hotel in Cabo San Lucas or Vieques Island? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cabo San Lucas $23Vieques Island $30
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vieques Island
Also for Vieques Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Fajardo or Ceiba to San Juan Airport: $150
- Taxi Transfer From San Juan Airport to El Conquistador Hotel: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Cabo San Lucas or Vieques Island?
Prices for flights to both Vieques Island 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 $42Vieques Island $54
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 $36Vieques Island $34
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
Tours and Activities in Vieques Island
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vieques Island.
- Self-Drive El Yunque Rainforest Guided Tour : $39
- Overnight Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Vieques Island: $56
- Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking Tour in Laguna Grande Fajardo: $65
- Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Fajardo: $67
- Isla de Vieques Beach Sightseeing Day Tour: $70
- Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Fajardo: $72
- Charco Frío y Las Tinajas Tours: $80
- Private Tour to the East Side of Puerto Rico: $95
- Half-Day: Rainforest and Waterslide Adventure with Transportation: $96
- Fajardo Afternoon Snorkeling Adventure Tour: $110
- Mosquito Bay Kayak Experience in Vieques: $115
- Icacos Island All-Inclusive Snorkel and Boat Tour : $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCabo San Lucas $24Vieques Island $30
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 Vieques Island, we can see that Vieques Island is more expensive. And not only is Cabo San Lucas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cabo San Lucas is in North America and Vieques Island 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 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 Vieques Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vieques Island 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 Vieques Island Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cabo San Lucas or Vieques Island?
Cabo San Lucas has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Vieques Island. When comparing the sizes of Cabo San Lucas and Vieques Island, 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.