Which place is cheaper, Cabo San Lucas or Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)?
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 Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Cabo San Lucas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Cabo San Lucas. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Cabo San Lucas?
Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
An island of the Caribbean Netherlands, St. Eustatius, sometimes called Statia, is a small, relatively unknown destination to the greater tourist areas of the Caribbean. As a result, however, it is its own treasure consisting of a dormant volcano known as the Quill and featuring a lush rainforest, narrow volcanic beaches, many dive sites, and a quaint harbor town.
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas ("Cabo") is on the far southern end of the Baja Peninsula. It has countless resorts and activities for visitors. There are world class golf courses, fine dining options, and five star resorts. Prior to the 1980s, Cabo was a quiet fishing village but with the construction of a nearby airport in 1977, the city rapidly grew into one of Mexico's most popular resort vacation spots. Today, Cabo has one of the country's most vibrant nightlife scenes. It also has plenty of water sport activities, and a great beach scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Mexico, and The Best Historical Tours in Mexico.
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Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) Prices
Caribbean Netherlands PricesCabo San Lucas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $225Cabo San Lucas $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is $225, while the average daily cost in Cabo San Lucas is $169. 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 Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Cabo San Lucas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $92Cabo San Lucas $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $184Cabo San Lucas $122
Compare Hotels in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Cabo San Lucas
Looking for a hotel in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Cabo San Lucas? 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: Cabo San Lucas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $70Cabo San Lucas $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius):
- St Kitts & Nevis Airport Roundtrip Transfers: $42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:
- 1 Way Private Transfer Los Cabos Airport to Todos Santos: $200
- Airport Transfer to Cabo San Lucas & Pacific side Hotels & Villas Round Trip: $179
- Airport Transfer to Cabo San Lucas IDA: $130
- Cabo Airport (CSL) to Cabo San Lucas Round-Trip Private Transfer: $191
- Cabo Airport Transportation (SJD) | Private Transfers: $150
- Cabo Migriño: Choose 2 Activities + Airport Transfers & Tequila: $177
- Cabo San Lucas Affordable Luxury Transfers: $145
- Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) to Cabo San Lucas -Arrival Transfer: $78
- Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) to Cabo San Lucas Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) to Cabo San Lucas Port- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $145
- Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) to Cabo San Lucas-Roundtrip Transfer: $156
- Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port to Airport CSL Departure Transfer: $73
Is it cheaper to fly into Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Cabo San Lucas?
Prices for flights to both Cabo San Lucas and Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) 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 dayOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $89Cabo San Lucas $84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cabo San Lucas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cabo San Lucas.
- Seafood Galore, Los Cabos Food Tour: $80
- Sunset Fajita Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas: $80
- Flavors of Authentic Mexican Food Tour: $83
- Taste Tacos & Street Food Like a Local: Cabo San Lucas Food Tour: $85
- San José del Cabo for Meat Lovers Food Tour: $90
- Catch of the day dinner in your private villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $90
- Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas: $95
- Parrillada dinner with a Private Chef in your villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose: $95
- Sunset Booze Cruise with Drinks, Fajita Dinner and Party Vibes: $98
- Cabo San Lucas Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise to the Arch: $99
- Cabo Escape Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Open Bar: $99
- Pirate Ship Sunset Dinner and Show in Los Cabos: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $37Cabo San Lucas $41
Tours and Activities in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
Here are a few actual costs in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Coastal Boat Tour on St. Kitts and Nevis with Snorkeling: $135
- Local Nevisian Kittitian Experience hidden trails atv: $160
- Nevis Island Historical Private Tour: $200
Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Here are a few actual costs in Cabo San Lucas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!: $11
- Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!: $15
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Arch in Cabo San Lucas: $15
- Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!: $15
- Cabo Clear Boat Tour to the Arch: Hotel Pickup Available: $15
- Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!: $16
- ATV and Camel Experience Los Cabos: $17
- The Ultimate Camel Safari Experience in Los Cabos: $17
- ATV Ride & Camel Experience : A Double Adventure: $17
- Cabo San Lucas Arch and Lover's Beach Boat Tour: $19
- Boat Tour with Glass Arc Bottom with Beach Time: $19
- Cabo San Lucas Arch Tour and we go down to Playa del Amor: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $26Cabo San Lucas $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cabo San Lucas:
- Cabo Bar Crawl to the Best Bars and Clubs in Cabo: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Cabo San Lucas, we can see that Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is more expensive. And not only is Cabo San Lucas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is in Caribbean Islands and Cabo San Lucas is in North 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 Cabo San Lucas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cabo San Lucas 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 Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) than you might in Cabo San Lucas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) Expensive? and Is Cabo San Lucas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Cabo San Lucas?
Cabo San Lucas has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius). When comparing the sizes of Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Cabo San Lucas, 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.