Which place is cheaper, Key West or Eagle Beach?
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 Eagle Beach or Key West?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Eagle Beach or Key West, 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 Key West?
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.
Key West
Key West is both a city and an island as well as the southern most Florida Key. It is also the southern most city in the continental United States. The island is only about four miles long and one mile wide. The total land mass covers just 4.2 square miles. The most famous street in town is Duval Street, which runs just 1.1 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. There are 14 blocks. The size of the island doubled during the 1950s when many of the salt ponds along the eastern side of the island were filled in.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.
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Eagle Beach Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEagle Beach $392Key West $832
The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $392, while the average daily cost in Key West is $832. 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 Key West in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEagle Beach $228Key West $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEagle Beach $456Key West $264
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and Key West
Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or Key West? 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: Key West Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eagle Beach $33Key West $51
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$2.23
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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:
- VIP Private Transfer Airport: $20
- 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 Transfer from Aruba Queen Airport (AUA) to Aruba Island: $35
- 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
- Round-Trip Aruba Airport Express Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Oranjestad City to Oranjestad Cruise Port: $54
- Private Transfer from Oranjestad Port to Oranjestad Airport (AUA): $54
- Private Transfer from Oranjestad Cruise Port to Oranjestad city: $54
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Key West
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Key West:
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Rental Car for One Day$38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Key West
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Key West:
- Key West Int Airport (EYW) to Key West - Arrival Private Transfer: $160
- Key West Int Airport EYW to Key West Hotels Arrival Transfer: $153
- Key West to Key West Airport (EYW) - Departure Private Transfer: $160
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $54
- Private Arrival Transfer from Key West Airport EYW: $144
Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or Key West?
Prices for flights to both Key West 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 $117Key West $667
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
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Boca Catalina with BBQ Dinner: $110
- Sunset Sail: Aruba Dinner Cruise with Open Bar by Catamaran: $119
- Tropical Sailing Experience with BBQ Lunch or BBQ Dinner in Aruba: $135
- Caribbean Cooking Class in Aruba: $160
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Key West
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Key West.
- Exploring and Walking Food Tour of Cayo Hueso: $80
- Key West Cooking School Demonstration with Meal: $81
- Cooking School Demonstration with Meal: $81
- Southernmost Food & Cultural Walking Tour by Key West Food Tours: $90
- Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included: $93
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music: $93
- Key West Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise with Open Bar and Live Music: $100
- Secret Walking Food Tour: $117
- Sunset Sail Full Bar, Live Music & Dinner & Early Morning Snorkeling: $160
- Key West Fishing Charter: Catch your Dinner!: $800
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eagle Beach $122Key West $33
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$99
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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
- Aruba Countryside Tour: $41
- Explore Aruba Party Bus Tour: $41
- Aruba Sightseeing Tour with Transport: $56
- Aruba Jet Ski Rentals — Exciting Water Adventures Await: $58
- Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise aboard The Dolphin Catamaran: $59
- Aruba Semi-Submarine Cruise from Oranjestad: $60
- Highlights of Aruba Island Tour: $60
- Aruba Happy Hour Tour: $65
Tours and Activities in Key West
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Key West are as follows:
- Key West Smartphone guided Ghost Walking Tour App/GPS/EMF Reader: $7.75
- Key West GPS Audio Tour: From Seaside Village to Micro State: $12
- Maritime Village to Micro State: A Self Guided Tour of Key West: $12
- Miami: Key West Boat Tour w/ Optional Snorkeling & Open Bar: $18
- Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum Tickets: $19
- Skip the Line: Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket and Audio Tour: $20
- Key West Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $22
- Key West Aquarium Tickets: $23
- Southernmost Ghosts Tour: $24
- The Ghosts of Key West Walking Tour: $25
- Ghosts of Key West Walking Tour: $25
- Truman Little White House Guided Tour Ticket: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEagle Beach $31Key West $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Key West
Also in Key West, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $30
- Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour with Free T-Shirt: $32
- Bone Island Haunted Pub Crawl: $32
- 2.5-Hour Duval Street Pub Crawl: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eagle Beach and Key West, we can see that Key West is more expensive. And not only is Eagle Beach much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eagle Beach is in Caribbean Islands and Key West 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 Eagle Beach would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Eagle Beach 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 Key West would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Key West than you might in Eagle Beach.
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 Key West Expensive?.
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