Which place is cheaper, San Juan 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 San Juan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Eagle Beach or San Juan, 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 San Juan?
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.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEagle Beach $391San Juan $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $391, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $218. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEagle Beach $227San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEagle Beach $454San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or San Juan? 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: San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eagle Beach $33San Juan $14
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:
- VIP luxury limousine airport transfer one way!: $190
- Private Transfer for Small and Mid-Sized Groups and Families: $160
- Round Trip Private Airport Transfer: $120
- VIP Luxury Sedan Airport Transfer: $105
- Platinium Aruba Transport - All Around Luxury Private Transfers: $90
- Private One-Way Transfer from Aruba To Reina Beatrix Airport: $81
- Aruba Queen Airport(AUA) to Aruba Island - Round-Trip Transfer: $79
- Transfers & Pickups: $67
- Private roundtrip Airport Transfers in Aruba: $60
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle Aruba Airport (AUA) - Aruba: $55
- VIP Private Transfer Airport Round-trip: $55
- Aruba Private Van Airport Transfer (Max 5): $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer SJU Airport to Old San Juan by SUV: $125
- Arrival Private Transfer SJU Airport to Old San Juan by Sedan: $120
- Carabali Rain Forest Round Trip Private Taxi Transfer: $210
- Departure Transfer from Old San Juan to to SJU Airport by Car: $86
- Double ATV Adventure: Private Hacienda Experience with Transfer: $279
- From Private Transfer to Ceiba Ferry Terminal: $99
- HandyCap Airport Transfer to Isla Verde, Condado or Ocean Park: $100
- Old Walking Tour with Shopping and Hotel Transfer: $70
- One-way transfer from SJU Airport to Cruise Port or Vice Versa: $55
- Private Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to San Juan Airport: $22
- Private Taxi Transfer From SJU Airport to Humacao Palmas Del Mar: $125
- Private Taxi Transfer from San Juan Airport (SJU) to Dorado PR: $110
Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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 $117San Juan $62
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
- Tropical Sailing Experience with BBQ Lunch or BBQ Dinner in Aruba: $135
- Caribbean Cooking Class in Aruba: $160
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Puerto Rican food tasting and beginner cooking Tour: $79
- Piñones Bar Crawl and Beach Hop Food Tour with Drinks: $85
- From Pinones Beach & Bar Hopping Food Tour: $85
- Puerto Rico Secret Food Tour of Old San Juan: $115
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $165
- Ponce: Walking Tour with Castillo Serrallés Visit and Dinner: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eagle Beach $121San Juan $49
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:
- Aruba Full-Day Historic Sightseeing Tour and Cave Pool Swim: $79
- 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
- Action-Packed Half Day Aruba UTV Tour and Cave Pool: $210
- Adventure Kayak & Snorkeling at Reef Island Aruba: $130
- Adventurous Clear Kayak And Snorkeling Tour At Mangel Halto: $130
- Antilla Shipwreck Seabob Tour: $120
- Art, Beach and Culture Island Tour with Kini Kini : $75
- Art, Facts & Baby Beach UTV Adventure by Fofoti: $235
- Aruba 2-Seater UTV Tour Adventure with Kini Kini: $100
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- San Juan Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $17
- Outdoor Salsa Class Experience in San Juan: $19
- Eco Friendly Farming Tour to Explore Dorado's Most Beautiful Farm: $20
- Legends of Puerto Rico Haunted Walking Tour: $24
- Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Certified Guide: $30
- Old San Juan Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Old San Juan History & Culture (Open Walking Tour): $35
- Old San Juan Walking Tour: $39
- Old San Juan City Walking Tour: $39
- Urban Park Sky Bull Zipline Experience: $39
- From El Yunque Rainforest and Waterslide Tour: $48
- Old San Juan and San Cristobal Castle Walking Tour: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEagle Beach $31San Juan $12
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Old San Juan Bar Crawl: Experience Local Hotspots: $65
- Puerto Rico: Ocean Lab Brewery and Tobaco Farm Tour: $139
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eagle Beach and San Juan, we can see that Eagle Beach is more expensive. And not only is San Juan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to San Juan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Juan 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 San Juan.
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 San Juan 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.