Which place is cheaper, Oranjestad or Castries?
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 Castries or Oranjestad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Castries or Oranjestad? 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: Castries or Oranjestad?
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Castries Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCastries $186Oranjestad $431
The average daily cost (per person) in Castries is $186, while the average daily cost in Oranjestad is $431. 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 Castries and Oranjestad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCastries $100Oranjestad $241
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCastries $200Oranjestad $482
Compare Hotels in Castries and Oranjestad
Looking for a hotel in Castries or Oranjestad? 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: Castries Hotel Prices and Oranjestad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Castries $25Oranjestad $45
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oranjestad
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Oranjestad:
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Round-trip Bus Ticket$2.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oranjestad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oranjestad:
- Aruba: Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $22
- Reina Beatrix Airport: Round-Trip Shared Transfer: $22
- Aruba (AUA) : Airport Private Transfer to Aruba City: $38
- Private Round-Trip Transfer from Aruba Airport to Hotel: $68
- Aruba Oranjestad Queen Airport (AUA): Transfer to island: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Castries or Oranjestad?
Prices for flights to both Oranjestad and Castries 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 dayCastries $66Oranjestad $139
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oranjestad
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oranjestad.
- Aruba: Sip and Savor Local Food Tour: $95
- Oranjesta: Sunset Cruise to Boca Catalina with BBQ Dinner: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Castries $27Oranjestad $116
Typical Entertainment Prices in Oranjestad
Here are a few typical costs in Oranjestad for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Full Day Bike Rental$32
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Horseback Riding Tour$89
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Golf$159
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour$126
Tours and Activities in Oranjestad
Here are a few actual costs in Oranjestad for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Aruba: Guided Countryside Exploration Tour: $45
- 3-Hour Aruba Highlights Guided Tour: $49
- Half-Day Aruba Island Tour with Top Attractions: $55
- Meet the Animals of Aruba Tour: $57
- Aruba: Beach Hopping Snorkeling Tour: $57
- Aruba Arikok National Park Hiking Tour: $57
- Discover the Island of Aruba: 4-Hour Bus Tour & Snorkel: $59
- Full-Day Aruba History and Landmarks Tour: $69
- Aruba Downtown Historic And Cultural Walking Tour: $75
- Latin/Caribbean Party Bus Night Tour & Karaoke: $85
- Aruba: Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure: $89
- Aruba: Northcoast UTV Afternoon Adventure: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCastries $11Oranjestad $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Castries and Oranjestad, we can see that Oranjestad is more expensive. And not only is Castries much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Castries would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Castries 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 Oranjestad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oranjestad than you might in Castries.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Castries Expensive? and Is Oranjestad 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.