Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Faro?
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 Faro or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro or Bonaire, 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: Faro or Bonaire?
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal.
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Faro Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFaro $182Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is $182, 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 Faro and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFaro $85Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFaro $170Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Faro and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Faro 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: Faro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Faro $11Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Faro FAO Airport Private Transfer to/frm Faro/Albufeira/Quarteira: $13
- Shared Departure Transfer: Algarve Hotels to Faro Airport: $14
- Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos: $19
- Private Arrival Transfer: Faro Airport to Algarve Hotels: $27
- Transfer One Way From Faro Airport to Algarve Hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Faro City to Faro (FAO) Airport: $38
- Faro airport private transfers (Vehicles up to 4 pax): $41
- Private transfers between Faro and Almancil: $41
- Faro Airport Private Transfer - Albufeira (Arrival): $41
- Private transfers between Faro and Boliqueime: $44
- Private Transfer from Faro Airport to Albufeira: $45
- Private transfers between Faro and Quarteira/Vilamoura: $46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Faro or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Faro 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 dayFaro $71Bonaire $101
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hours Classic Food Tour in Faro: $114
- Faro Food Tour & Drinks and City highlights 10 Tastings: $115
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.Faro $11Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Algarve Uncovered: Coast, Culture, and Villages Tour: $1.14
- Faro Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.52
- Romantic Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour: $4.92
- Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye - Admission Ticket: $6.96
- Private Self-Guided Audio Tour in Mallorca: $9.28
- Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour: $12
- Parque da Mina Entrance Ticket: $14
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $20
- Olhao Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $23
- Faro Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $23
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $29
- Islands Tour: Half Day Cruise in Ria Formosa Natural Park: $29
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 dayFaro $3.57Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Tour & Wine tasting - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $23
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $29
- Faro Pub Crawl Night of Drinks Games VIP Club Entry: $35
- Algarve Wine Tasting in Faro downtown: $52
- Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour: $87
- Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour: Historic Center & Wine Tasting: $97
- Portuguese Wine Tasting& Tapas in the heart of Faro: $114
- Jeep Tour - Tavira, Santa Luzia & Wine Tasting: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Faro and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Faro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Faro 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 Faro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Faro 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 Faro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Faro Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Faro or Bonaire?
Faro has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Faro 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.