Which place is cheaper, San Pedro 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 Pedro?
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 Pedro, 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 Pedro?
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 Pedro
San Pedro is the largest town on Ambergris Caye, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. Here you can find a tropical paradise with warm weather, clear blue waters, plenty of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, and a host of hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Belize, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize.
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Eagle Beach Prices
Aruba PricesSan Pedro Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEagle Beach $390San Pedro $163
The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $390, while the average daily cost in San Pedro is $163. 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 Pedro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEagle Beach $227San Pedro $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEagle Beach $454San Pedro $132
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and San Pedro
Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or San Pedro? 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 $33San Pedro $34
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:
- Aruba Airport Private Transfers (ONE-WAY): $25
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Aruba Reina Beatrix Airport (AUA)- Aruba: $25
- Aruba Private Airport Transfer one way: $26
- Aruba Private Airport Transfer: Personalized Arrival: $31
- Private Transfer from Aruba Queen Airport (AUA) to Aruba Island: $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 One-Way Airport Transfer: $40
- Aruba Airport Transfers (ROUND-TRIP): $43
- One Way Private and Reliable Airpot Transfers in Aruba: $43
- Round-Trip Aruba Airport Express Transfer: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or San Pedro?
Prices for flights to both San Pedro 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 Pedro $69
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: 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 Pedro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.
- Overwater Fry Jacks Cooking Class at The Mayan: $39
- Fry Jacks Cooking Class at San Pedro Belize: $39
- Ceviche Cooking Class at San Pedro Belize: $39
- Belizean Bites Lunch Food Tour in San Pedro: $72
- Interactive Food Tour & treasure Hunt adventure San Pedro Belize: $89
- Savor Belize Dinner Food Tour in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye: $90
- Belizean Cooking Experience: $95
- Combo Cooking class & interactive Treasure Hunt San Pedro Belize: $171
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eagle Beach $121San Pedro $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$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 Ostrich Adventures Entrance Ticket and Unique Tour: $17
- Aruba Mangel Halto and Baby Beach Snorkeling Guided Tour: $37
- Scenic Aruba Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $40
- Explore Aruba Party Bus Tour: $41
- Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour: $45
- Aruba Countryside Tour: $49
- Half-Day Aruba Island Tour from Oranjestad: $55
- Aruba Baby Beach Express Tour: $55
- Aruba Jet Ski Rentals — Exciting Water Adventures Await: $58
- Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise aboard The Dolphin Catamaran: $59
- Full-Day Aruba History and Must-See Landmarks Tour: $59
Tours and Activities in San Pedro
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:
- 1-Hour Guided Reef Snorkeling Adventure in San Pedro: $60
- Belize Adventure Sailing Sunset: $65
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve 3 Stops Snorkeling Adventure: $66
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve Half Day Snorkeling Adventure: $70
- Ambergris Caye Food and History Tour: $75
- Snorkeling Adventure at Caye Caulker Marine Reserve: $75
- Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling Tour: $79
- Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $85
- Mexico Rocks Snorkel Adventure from Ambergris Caye, San Pedro: $90
- Belizean Food Experience San Pedro Belize: $91
- Caye Caulker: Half Day Snorkeling Tour with Sunset Cruise: $95
- Mexico Rocks and Tres Cocos Snorkeling Boat Tour: $96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEagle Beach $31San Pedro $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Eagle Beach
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Eagle Beach:
- Aruba Happy Hour Party Bus Pub Crawl: $82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eagle Beach and San Pedro, we can see that Eagle Beach is more expensive. And not only is San Pedro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eagle Beach is in Caribbean Islands and San Pedro is in Central 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 San Pedro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Pedro 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 Pedro.
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 Pedro 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.