Which place is cheaper, Oranjestad or Dublin?
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 Dublin or Oranjestad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Oranjestad, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Dublin or Oranjestad?
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDublin €179Oranjestad €291
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €179, while the average daily cost in Oranjestad is €291. 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 Dublin and Oranjestad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDublin €68Oranjestad €162
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDublin €136Oranjestad €324
Compare Hotels in Dublin and Oranjestad
Looking for a hotel in Dublin 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: Dublin Hotel Prices and Oranjestad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dublin €19Oranjestad €30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- 1 to 8 People Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to City Centre: $88
- Arrival Private Transfer by Business Car from Dublin airport DUB to Dublin: $111
- Arrival Transfer Dublin Airport to Dublin City by Van or Car: $132
- Child Friendly | Dublin Airport Transfer: $184
- Departure Transfer Dublin to Dublin Airport by Van or Car: $132
- Driven by Excellence , Defined by Prestige Wheels Transfers: $93
- Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Tankardstown House Private Chauffeur Transfer: $225
- Dublin Airport Temple Bar Dublin City Private Car MPV Transfer: $188
- Dublin Airport To Conrad Hotel Dublin Private Chauffeur Transfer: $193
- Dublin Airport To Druid Glen Hotel & Golf Resort Private Chauffeur Transfer: $283
- Dublin Airport To Hotel Riu Plaza The Grasham Dublin Private Chauffeur Transfer: $193
- Dublin Airport To The Croke Park Dublin Private Chauffeur Transfer: $193
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€1.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oranjestad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oranjestad:
- Aruba Oranjestad Queen Airport (AUA): Transfer to island: $130
- Private Round-Trip Transfer from Aruba Airport to Hotel: $68
- Reina Beatrix Airport: Round-Trip Shared Transfer: $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Dublin or Oranjestad?
Prices for flights to both Oranjestad and Dublin 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 dayDublin €85Oranjestad €94
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub€3.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $69
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $73
- Celtic Nights with Irish Dinner, Music & Dance Show: $82
- Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $87
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $93
- Delicious Dublin Food Tour: $106
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $115
- Local Food Tour with 8 Tastings and Drinks: $116
- Walking Food Tour with local chef, 7 stops or more!: $116
- Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & Drinks: $132
- Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings: $236
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dublin €25Oranjestad €78
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two€27
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St Pauls Cathedral€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover Dublin A Private Tour: $1.15
- Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $4.65
- Dublin Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Dublin Old Town: Famous Pubs Exploration Game and Tour: $6.34
- Dublin Walking Tour 3h45 and 20 audio reviews: $6.94
- Ardgillan Castle Entry Ticket: $6.98
- Interactive Guided Tour of Printing History: $7.05
- Ireland 7 Day Self Guided Audio Tour on Your Smartphone: $7.63
- Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour: $8.22
- Dublin Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour: $9.75
- Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Top Rated Self-Guided Coastal Audio Tour: $9.99
- The Mystical Hill of Tara: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
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€21
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Horseback Riding Tour€60
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Golf€107
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour€85
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
- Aruba: Beach Hopping Snorkeling Tour: $57
- Meet the Animals of Aruba 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
- Sunset Party Bus tour with Champagne toast on the beach.: $77
- Aruba: Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure: $89
- Aruba: North Coast EZ Raider Adventure: $95
- Mangel Halto and Baby Beach Snorkeling Tour: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDublin €17Oranjestad €27
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Generation Pub Crawl: $16
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $23
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $24
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $26
- Dublin Literary Pub Crawl: $27
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Drinks on Foot: Dublin Pub Tour: $32
- Roe & Co Distillery Experiences: $33
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $36
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $36
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided tour and Tasting in French: $36
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting in German: $36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dublin and Oranjestad, we can see that Oranjestad is more expensive. And not only is Dublin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dublin is in Europe and Oranjestad 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 Dublin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dublin 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 Dublin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dublin Expensive? and Is Oranjestad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dublin or Oranjestad?
Dublin has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Oranjestad. When comparing the sizes of Dublin and Oranjestad, 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.