Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Glasgow?
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 Glasgow or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Glasgow 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: Glasgow or Bonaire?
Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland with a population of about 600,000 and more than 2 million in the surrounding areas. It is located on the edge of River Clyde and has long been acclaimed as Scotland's main industrial city. It remains a major economic center for the United Kingdom outside of London. In recent years it has also been awarded the European titles as both the City of Culture as well as the City of Architecture and Design.
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 Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh.
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Glasgow Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGlasgow $242Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Glasgow is $242, 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 Glasgow and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGlasgow $101Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGlasgow $202Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Glasgow and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Glasgow 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: Glasgow Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Glasgow $37Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Glasgow
Also for Glasgow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Easy Bus Transfer Between Airport and City Center: $15
- Private Glasgow Transfer from Accommodation to Glasgow Airport: $29
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK to Glasgow-Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Glasgow hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Arrivals Airport Transfer to City Accommodations: $80
- Glasgow Accommodation to Glasgow Airport (GLA) - Departure Private Transfer: $84
- Private Airport Transfer XL (To/From City Centre): $106
- Glasgow Airport Transfers: Glasgow Airport GLA to Glasgow City in Business Car: $107
- Arrival Private Transfers: Glasgow Airport GLA to Glasgow City in Business Car: $108
- Private Transfer - Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newhaven Cruise Port: $115
- Glasgow city to Glasgow Airport -Luxury Transfer Chauffeured : $117
- Glasgow Airport Transfer: $121
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Port to Bonaire Airport (BON): $59
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Cruise Port to Kralendijk city : $59
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address : $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Glasgow or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Glasgow 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 dayGlasgow $106Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Glasgow
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Glasgow:
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Dessert at Farmer's Market$2.45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Food Tour with Drinks: $121
- Guided Secret Food Tour: $129
- Glasgow West End Food Tour: 7 Tastings, Scotch & Local Stories: $130
- Merchant City Food Tour (city centre): $143
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour: Explore Merchant City: $144
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour with EatWalk Tours: $149
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
- Discover the Flavors of Bonaire with the Bonaire Snack Food Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Glasgow $31Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Luss Highland Games Entrance Fee (for 2)$16
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Two Bike Rental$46
Tours and Activities in Glasgow
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Glasgow.
- Glasgow Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.00
- Entry Ticket to the Tall Ship Glenlee: $6.06
- Glasgow Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.44
- Romantic Date Quest Experience in Glasgow: $7.20
- Haunted Quest Experience: $8.80
- Glasgow Private Self-Guided Tour: $12
- Gander Walking Tour: $16
- City Center Guided Walking Tour: $16
- Glasgow City Centre Daily Walking Tour: 10:30am, 2pm & 5pm: $16
- Street Art Guided Walking Tour: $19
- Glasgow Street Art Daily Walking Tour: 2pm: $19
- Scottish Football Museum and Hampden Park Stadium Tour: $20
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
- Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $164
- North & South Highlights Guided Group Tour: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGlasgow $20Bonaire $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Glasgow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Glasgow:
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Bottle of Wine$16
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Ciders at Kilted Skirlie$4.77
Sample the Local Flavors in Glasgow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Glasgow:
- Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting: $26
- Jackton Distillery: Tour & Tasting: $46
- Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate: $51
- Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl: $83
- Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery: $88
- Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow : $89
- Irish Legacy and St Mungo's Brewery Tour: $106
- Scottish Rogue Distillery Experience with Tasting: $122
- The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery: $148
- Group Tour on Ebike and Local Distillery!: $175
- Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Glasgow and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Glasgow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Glasgow 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 Glasgow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Glasgow 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 Glasgow.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Glasgow Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Glasgow or Bonaire?
Glasgow has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Glasgow 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.