A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Eagle Beach vs. Boise for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Eagle Beach or Boise?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Eagle Beach or Boise, 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: Eagle Beach or Boise?

Eagle Beach

Aruba, only fifteen miles north of Venezuela, is a top Caribbean tourist destination. It's a small island, only 20 miles long and 6 miles wide, and is an autonomous dependency of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. One of the most popular and beautiful beaches on the island is Eagle Beach. It's a popular beach with the locals, and a common destination for many who are looking for a party. The beach is particularly crowded on Easter weekend. The sand is a sugary white and the waters are a stunning crystal blue color. The beach itself is quite flat and the ocean is so calm it's like swimming in a pool. There are a handful of palm trees if you're seeking shade, but otherwise it's the ideal place to soak up some rays. You'll find some shaded picnic areas as well if you're hoping to enjoy a casual lunch.

Boise

The capital of the U.S. state of Idaho, Boise is an urban center with the adventure of the outdoors just a step away. The metropolis itself has an active arts community and a lively downtown filled with shops and restaurants. Boise is a regional hub for jazz, theater, and indie music, hosting musical festivals throughout the year and several theater groups that operate in the city. There is even a Department of Arts and History that was created with the goal of promoting the arts, culture, and history of the city among its residents and visitors.

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Which place is cheaper, Boise or Eagle Beach?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $341, while the average daily cost in Boise is $146. 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 Eagle Beach and Boise in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Eagle Beach $227
    Boise $75
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Eagle Beach $454
    Boise $150
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and Boise

Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or Boise? 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.

Hotels in Eagle Beach


Hotels in Boise


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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: Boise Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Eagle Beach $33
    Boise $34
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eagle Beach

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eagle Beach:


  • Round-trip Bus Ticket
    $2.22
  • One Day Scooter Rental
    $40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eagle Beach

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Eagle Beach:

  • VIP luxury limousine airport transfer one way!: $190
  • VIP Luxury Sedan Airport Transfer: $105
  • VIP Luxury SUV Airport Transfer: $120
  • Transfers & Pickups: $67
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Aruba Reina Beatrix Airport (AUA)- Aruba: $25
  • Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle Aruba Airport (AUA) - Aruba: $55
  • Round-Trip Aruba Airport Transfer: $22
  • Round Trip Private Airport Transfer: $120
  • Private Transfer from Reina Beatrix Airport to Oranjestad Aruba: $45
  • Private Transfer from Oranjestad Queen Airport to Oranjestad Port: $36
  • Private Transfer from Oranjestad Port to Oranjestad Queen Airport: $36
  • Private Transfer from Oranjestad Cruise Port to Oranjestad city: $36

Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or Boise?

Prices for flights to both Boise and Eagle Beach 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Eagle Beach $68
    Boise $45

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Eagle Beach

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Eagle Beach.

  • Noord, Aruba: Exclusive Private Dinner aboard the Aqua Donut: $90
  • Aruba Caribbean Dinner Sail Experience: $92
  • Aruba Dinner and Nightlife Tour: $93
  • Sunset Sail Cruise to Boca Catalina with BBQ Dinner: $110
  • Sunset Sail: Aruba Dinner Cruise with Open Bar by Catamaran: $119
  • Caribbean Cooking Class in Aruba: $160

Typical Food Prices in Boise

For Boise, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Hotel
    $59
  • Cracker Barrel Lunch (for 4)
    $55

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Eagle Beach $121
    Boise $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Eagle Beach

Here are a few typical costs in Eagle Beach for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Full Day Bike Rental
    $25
  • Kayak & Snorkeling Tour
    $98
  • Horseback Riding Tour
    $70
  • 4 Hr Snorkel Trip
    $74

Tours and Activities in Eagle Beach

Here are a few actual costs in Eagle Beach for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Aruba Semi-Submarine Cruise from Oranjestad: $60
  • Discover Snorkeling Tour Mangel Halto & Baby Beach: $115
  • 2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba: $116
  • 2-Seater UTV Island Tour in Aruba: $99
  • Adventure Kayak & Snorkeling at Reef Island Aruba: $130
  • Amazing UTV Island Tour around Aruba!: $200
  • Antilla Shipwreck Seabob Tour: $120
  • Art, Facts & Baby Beach UTV Adventure by Fofoti: $235
  • Aruba ATV Adventure: Off-Road Tour in Single and Double Seaters: $109
  • Aruba ATV Rentals For Off-Road Adventure - Single & Double-Seater: $96
  • Aruba Baby Beach Express Tour: $49
  • Aruba Beach and Cave Island Tour : $78

Typical Entertainment Prices in Boise

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Boise's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Edwards Boise Imax
    $27

Tours and Activities in Boise

For Boise, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Boise by 3Quest Challenge: $10
  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure Self-Guided City Game: $10
  • Boise Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $13
  • Boise Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $13
  • Boise Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
  • A Macabre History of Boise Walking Tour: $25
  • Hells Canyon Kirkwood Jet Boat Tour near Boise, Idaho: $218

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Eagle Beach $31
    Boise $24


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eagle Beach and Boise, we can see that Eagle Beach is more expensive. And not only is Boise much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eagle Beach is in Caribbean Islands and Boise is in North America, 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 Boise would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Boise 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 Eagle Beach would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eagle Beach than you might in Boise.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Eagle Beach Expensive? and Is Boise Expensive?.