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

Should you visit Eagle Beach or Saint Croix?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Eagle Beach or Saint Croix, 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 Saint Croix?

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.

Saint Croix

Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.

The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.

This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.

Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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.

  • Eagle Beach Prices
    Aruba Prices
    Saint Croix Prices
    USVI Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Eagle Beach $391
    Saint Croix $277

The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $391, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Eagle Beach $227
    Saint Croix $149
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Eagle Beach $454
    Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and Saint Croix

Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix


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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: Saint Croix Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Eagle Beach $33
    Saint Croix $35
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:

  • 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 Oranjestad Cruise Port to Oranjestad city: $36
  • Private Transfer from Oranjestad Queen Airport to Oranjestad Port: $36
  • Private Transfer from Oranjestad Port to Oranjestad Queen Airport: $36
  • Aruba Island to Aruba Queen Airport(AUA) Departure Transfer: $39
  • Aruba Island to Aruba Queen Airport (AUA) - Departure Transfer: $39
  • Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport(AUA) to Aruba Island-Arrival Transfer: $39
  • Private Transfer from Reina Beatrix Airport to Oranjestad Aruba: $45
  • Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle Aruba Airport (AUA) - Aruba: $55
  • Aruba Private Van Airport Transfer (Max 5): $55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:

  • Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $222
  • Henry E.Rohlsen Airport(STX) to St. Croix island-Arrival Transfer: $111
  • Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $72
  • Private Transfer from St. Croix Cruise Port to St. Croix Airport: $72
  • Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $166
  • Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $50
  • Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $49
  • Saint Croix Airport (STX) to Saint Croix Hotels -Arrival Transfer: $111
  • St Croix Airport (STX) to St Croix Private Round Trip Transfer: $222
  • St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $111

Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or Saint Croix?

Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $117
    Saint Croix $97

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
  • Tropical Sailing Experience with BBQ Lunch or BBQ Dinner in Aruba: $116
  • Sunset Sail: Aruba Dinner Cruise with Open Bar by Catamaran: $119
  • Caribbean Cooking Class in Aruba: $160

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.

  • A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
  • A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
  • Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $131
  • C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Eagle Beach $121
    Saint Croix $58
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:

  • 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 on Party Bus: $48
  • 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
  • Highlights of Aruba Island Tour: $60
  • Aruba Semi-Submarine Cruise from Oranjestad: $60

Tours and Activities in Saint Croix

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:

  • Historic Christiansted Ghost Tour : $39
  • Grange Estate History and Heritage Private Tour and Luncheon : $60
  • Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $75
  • St Croix Island Tour: $100
  • Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
  • Horseback Riding Experience: $160

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Eagle Beach $31
    Saint Croix $27


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eagle Beach and Saint Croix, we can see that Eagle Beach is more expensive. And not only is Saint Croix much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Saint Croix would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix.

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 Saint Croix Expensive?.


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