Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Crete?
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 Crete or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Crete or Bonaire? 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: Crete or Bonaire?
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
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 Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Crete Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCrete $162Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Crete is $162, 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 Crete and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCrete $62Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCrete $124Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Crete and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Crete 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Crete $53Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- One-Way Shared Transfer From or To Heraklion Air - Hersonissos: $17
- Heraklion Airport: Shared Transfer To/From Rethymno: $18
- Rethymno: Shared Transfer to/from Chania Airport: $19
- One Way Shared Transfer From/To Heraklion Airport - Bali: $22
- One-Way Shared Transfer To/From Chania Air-Georgioupolis/Kavros: $24
- Shared Transfer to/from Airport-Georgioupolis/Kavros: $25
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $33
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $33
- AcquaPlus WaterPark Entrance Ticket optional Transfer: $34
- One way shared transfer from or to Chania Airport To Bali: $35
- Crete Private Transfer to&from Heraklion Airport Port all Crete: $38
- Private Transfer from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Heraklion Port: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Crete or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Crete 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 dayCrete $65Bonaire $101
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $32
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $33
- Troy Dinner-Show: $40
- Rethymno: Cretan Night with Dinner and Live Music, LOCAL GUIDE: $69
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $71
- Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers: $71
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $74
- Cretan Culture & Local Life Tour: VILLAGES, COOKING & FOOD: $78
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $86
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- 12:00 Beer & Food Tour Chania Old Town - Crete - shore excursion: $97
- Chania: Morning Bites and Market Delights Food Tour: $103
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Crete $28Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Spiridi Olive Oil Farm Tour: $9.13
- The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour: $11
- Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide: $19
- Full-Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Panormo Lavris with Guide: $19
- Chersonissos: Mini-Train City Highlights Tour: $20
- Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet: $22
- Heraklion Market and CretAquarium Guided Tour: $22
- Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Chania: Sunset Boat Cruise with Guide: $23
- Chania: Minoan's World 9D Experience: $23
- Heraklion: Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $23
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour in Heraklion: $23
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- Semi Submarine Boat Experience to Klein Bonaire: $33
- Walking Tours & Private Tours on Bonaire: $36
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- Half-Day Bonaire Island Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $46
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Walking Tour with Lunch & Ice Cream: $55
- Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour: $59
- Highlights of Bonaire & Cultural Experience: $59
- Tour in North and South Bonaire Guided: $63
- Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up: $65
- Explore North & South Tour: $65
- Indian Inscriptions Tour with Local Guide: $68
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCrete $25Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Vatolakkos: Boutique Winery Tour & 5-Wine Tasting: $28
- From Chania:Elafonissi Beach Day Trip, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting: $31
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania: $41
- Authentic Crete Farm & Wine Tasting Experience from Heraklion: $52
- Platanias: Guided Road Trip with Olive Oil and Wine Tastings: $80
- Jeep Tour to Archanes with Wine tasting & Lunch: $108
- Cave and Cretan Brewery semi private jeep tour with beer tasting: $148
- Archanes e-bike day trip from Heraklion with food & wine tasting: $160
- E-Bike Tour - Knossos Olive Oil Farm to Winery Wine Tasting: $180
- Full Day - Ecobike - Discover old villages & Wine tasting: $180
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $183
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $188
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Crete and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Crete much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Crete 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 Crete would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Crete 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 Crete.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Crete Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Crete or Bonaire?
Crete has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Crete 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.