Which place is cheaper, Glacier National Park or Eagle Beach?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eagle Beach or Glacier National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Eagle Beach or Glacier National Park, 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 Glacier National Park?
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.
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is a large park situated in the far north of Montana, bordering Canada. The park borders the Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada and both share UNESCO World Heritage Site and are biosphere reserves. Glacier National Park offers over 700 miles of trails and countless activities, including hiking, biking, canoeing, and fishing. As the park is split by the Continental Divide, the east and west sides of the park experience fairly different weather. The western side of the park gets the most rainfall while the eastern side offers more sunshine, but also more wind. During summer months, temperatures can get into the 90's Fahrenheit during the day while winter sees temperatures in the 20's and plenty of snowfall. The high season for the park is June-September, which is also when the majority of hiking trails, hotels, and shops are open.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEagle Beach $341Glacier National Park $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $341, while the average daily cost in Glacier National Park is $127. 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 Glacier National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEagle Beach $227Glacier National Park $56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEagle Beach $454Glacier National Park $112
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and Glacier National Park
Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or Glacier National Park? 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.Eagle Beach $33Glacier National Park $69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eagle Beach
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eagle Beach:
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Round-trip Bus Ticket$2.22
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One Day Scooter Rental$40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eagle Beach
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Eagle Beach:
- Round-Trip Aruba Airport Transfer: $22
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Aruba Reina Beatrix Airport (AUA)- Aruba: $25
- Aruba Private Airport Transfer: Personalized Arrival: $31
- Private One-way Transfer Reina Beatrix Airport To Aruba: $32
- Private One-Way Transfer from Aruba To Reina Beatrix Airport: $32
- 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
- Aruba Island to Aruba Queen Airport (AUA) - Departure Transfer: $39
- Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport(AUA) to Aruba Island-Arrival Transfer: $39
- Aruba Island to Aruba Queen Airport(AUA) Departure Transfer: $39
- Private Transfer from Reina Beatrix Airport to Oranjestad Aruba: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or Glacier National Park?
Prices for flights to both Glacier National Park 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
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Food Meals for one dayEagle Beach $68Glacier National Park $28
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Glacier National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Glacier National Park.
- Half Day Whitewater Rafting with Riverside Dinner: $113
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eagle Beach $121Glacier National Park $34
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:
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Full Day Bike Rental$25
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour$98
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Horseback Riding Tour$70
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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:
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Aruba: $5.00
- Aruba Mangel Halto and Baby Beach Snorkeling Guided Tour: $37
- Scenic Aruba Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $40
- Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour: $40
- Explore Aruba Party Bus Tour: $41
- Aruba Countryside Tour: $41
- Half-Day Aruba Animal Sanctuary Guided Tour : $45
- Half-Day Aruba Island Tour from Oranjestad: $49
- Aruba Baby Beach Express Tour: $49
- Colorful Beach Bus Sightseeing Tour of Aruba: $54
- Aruba Jet Ski Rentals — Exciting Water Adventures Await: $58
- Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise aboard The Dolphin Catamaran: $59
Tours and Activities in Glacier National Park
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Glacier National Park are as follows:
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Glacier National Park: $12
- Glacier National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
- Self Guided Bike Tour in Glacier National Park : $65
- Half-Day Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Adventure: $87
- Full Day Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Adventure - With Lunch!: $152
- Full Day Whitewater Adventure Trip with Included Lunch: $157
- Half Day Bike and Hike Tour in around Whitefish: $175
- Driving Tour in Glacier National Park: $220
- Combo Tour: Driving and Snowshoe Trek of Glacier National Park: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEagle Beach $31Glacier National Park $8.41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eagle Beach and Glacier National Park, we can see that Eagle Beach is more expensive. And not only is Glacier National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eagle Beach is in Caribbean Islands and Glacier National Park 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 Glacier National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Glacier National Park 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 Glacier National Park.
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 Glacier National Park 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.