Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Edinburgh and Bonaire can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Edinburgh or Bonaire?
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.
Bonaire
An island municipality of the Netherlands, Bonaire resides in the Caribbean, east of Central America and north of Venezuela. It is a part of the ABC Islands together with Aruba and Curaçao, and is best known as a tropical vacation destination with many great dive spots, beaches, lagoons, and wildlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours in United Kingdom, and The Best 2-Week Tours in United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEdinburgh $230Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Edinburgh is $230, while the average daily cost in Bonaire is $299. 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 Edinburgh and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEdinburgh $100Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEdinburgh $200Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Edinburgh and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Edinburgh or Bonaire? 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: Edinburgh Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Edinburgh $23Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
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Local Bus$4.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private One-Way Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport: $44
- Private Edinburgh Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $71
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh hotels: $81
- Private Transfer - Edinburgh Airport(EDI) to Newhaven Cruise Port: $81
- Private Transfer from Edinburgh Hotels to South Queensferry Port: $81
- Private Transfer -South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh Airport EDI: $81
- Private airport transfer from St Andrews to Edinburgh Airport: $82
- Private Transfer Edinburgh Between Train Station and City Centre: $84
- Reliable Edinburgh Airport Transfers from Edinburgh Airport: $87
- Edinburgh Airport Private Transfers To & From Edinburgh Airport: $88
- 1 to 8 People Private Transfer from/to Edinburgh Airport: $88
- Edinburgh Airport(EDI) to Edinburgh - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Edinburgh or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Edinburgh 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 dayEdinburgh $91Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$11
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Dinner at Filling Station$13
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Lunch for Two$20
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Sandwich$2.49
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Cheese & bread$9.75
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Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)$34
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2 Coffees and Scones$7.82
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Turkish Delight$1.89
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Soup at the Pub$7.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $48
- Edinburgh Holiday Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & Sweet Treats: $70
- New! Taste of Local Food Tour in Stockbridge: $110
- 2.5 Hour Experience Scottish Dinner and Folk Music: $122
- Edinburgh Like a Local: New Town & Stockbridge Food Tour: $186
- Modern Scottish Cooking Class & Lunch in Chef's Edinburgh Home: $214
- The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour: $232
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bonaire
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bonaire.
- Dinner at Sea: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Edinburgh $27Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Show Tickets$43
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Movie Tickets for Two$16
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Donation for Storytellers$8.09
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Edinburgh's Trainspotting Sites Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles: $7.99
- Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour: $12
- Edinburgh Duddingston Village Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Scottish Borders Day Tour with Rosslyn Chapel and Jedburgh: $13
- Voice of the Mile Edinburgh Royal Mile Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour: $16
- Edinburgh Royal Mile Alleyway Tour: $16
- The Rigorously Researched Edinburgh's Harry Potter Tour: $19
- Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour: $19
- Indoor Historical Comedy Tour of Edinburgh with A Comedian: $19
- Pubs Tour: The history of Pubs and Drinking in Scotland.: $19
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- 2 Hours Private Kitesurfing Adventure: $265
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- 4 hour Individual Island Tour for 1 to 12 persons: $180
- Aquaspace Sunset Sail and Snorkel Tour on Bonaire with Diner: $130
- Bonaire Cave Tour: Walk, Climb & Swim: $75
- Bonaire CaveTour Climb, Snorkel & Explore the Hidden Gems : $83
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Bonaire Landsailing Adventures: $79
- Bonaire Shore Excursion: The Bonaire Highlights Tour: $83
- Bonaire island adventure: $110
- Brunch & Snorkel Catamaran Tour: $115
- Catamaran Snorkel & BBQ Sail (cruise friendly): $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEdinburgh $21Bonaire $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
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Beer & Wine$19
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Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern$2.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Edinburgh Late Night Pub Crawl 10PM with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $14
- Bobby’s Bar Crawl: 5 Epic Bars & The Best Nightclub in Edinburgh: $16
- Edinburgh Party Pub Crawl – 7 Bars, Free Shots & VIP Club Entry: $21
- Rum or Agave Tasting Sip Antics Distillery Edinburgh: $34
- Edinburgh Christmas Bar Crawl: $34
- Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting: $37
- Lind and Lime Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: $41
- Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery: $63
- From Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience: $75
- Stirling, distillery, St Andrews 1 Day in Spanish from Edinburgh: $75
- Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish: $89
- Arthur Seat and Vertical Distillery E Bike Tour Small Group: $117
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Edinburgh and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Edinburgh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Edinburgh is in Europe and Bonaire is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Edinburgh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Edinburgh 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 Bonaire would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bonaire than you might in Edinburgh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Edinburgh Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Edinburgh or Bonaire?
Edinburgh has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Edinburgh and Bonaire, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.