Which place is cheaper, Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo?
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 Tamarindo. 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 Tamarindo?
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.
Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a small beach town in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica on the Pacific Coast. This town is usually sought out by surfers, fishers, couples, and families. There are delicious restaurants, beautiful beaches, and friendly Tico's and Tica's (local Costa Rican nicknames) everywhere.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Budget Tours to Costa Rica.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $225Tamarindo $159
The average daily cost (per person) in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is $225, while the average daily cost in Tamarindo is $159. 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 Tamarindo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $92Tamarindo $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $184Tamarindo $110
Compare Hotels in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Tamarindo
Looking for a hotel in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Tamarindo? 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: Tamarindo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $70Tamarindo $76
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
- St. Kitts Beach Transfers Round trip: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tamarindo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tamarindo:
- Airport Transfer from Liberia Airport to Andaz Papagayo Hyatt (Round Trip): $180
- Costa Rica Private Guanacaste Airport (LIR) Departure transfer: $5.00
- Flamingo/Tamarindo to Liberia Airport(LIR)- Departure Transfer: $121
- Guanacaste Airport transfer to Jw Marriott Guanacaste: $130
- Liberia Airport To Tamarindo Private Transfer: $95
- Minivan Departure Transfer Tamarindo to San Jose Airport SJO: $293
- Monteverde: Transfer to Tamarindo: $100
- Private Round Trip Transfer: From Liberia Airport To Secrets Papagayo: $280
- Private Round-Trip Transfer: Liberia Airport to Reserva Conchal with Free Drinks: $260
- Private Transfer - Liberia Airport & Riu Hotel: $109
- Private Transfer From Liberia Airport Hotel Arco Iris Tamarindo: $24
- Private Transfer From Liberia Airport To Hotel Mar Rey Tamarindo: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Tamarindo?
Prices for flights to both Tamarindo 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) $89Tamarindo $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius).
- St.Kitts Downtown Basseterre Walking Food Tour: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tamarindo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tamarindo.
- Online Class on Zoom: Cooking Costa Rica Homemade Food: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $37Tamarindo $19
Tours and Activities in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
Here are a few actual costs in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour of Basseterre: $26
- Scenic City Tour and Beach Escape: $40
- Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of St Kitts: $40
- St Kitts Top Sights Open Air Safari Tour with Beach Time: $45
- City Tour, Timothy Hill Lookout and South Friars Beach: $55
- Full Island Private Tour: $60
- Basseterre Plantation Half Day Tour: $60
- Rainforest Tours in St. Kitts: $62
- Rosevelt's Special Best of St. Kitts/Panoramic Tour: $67
- Full Island Panoramic Tour of St Kitts: $68
- Wingfield Rainforest Adventure Hike and Caribelle Batik stop: $70
- St. Kitts Rainforest Tour: $70
Tours and Activities in Tamarindo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Tamarindo are as follows:
- Paintball Experience near Tamarindo: $32
- Tamarind Estero Tour Boat and/or Kayak Tour: $38
- Boat adventure with wildlife viewing in Tamarindo: $45
- Tamarindo Estuary Tour: $45
- Tamarindo Mangrove Tour: $46
- Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: $47
- Conchal Beach Horseback Riding - 1hr 30min Guided Tour: $50
- Rain Forest Canopy Tour from Zipline, Hanging Bridge: $60
- Tamarindo wildlife Estuary boat ride tour 1 hour and 45 minutes: $62
- Small-Group Zipline Canopy Tour in Tamarindo's Jungle: $65
- ATV Tour of Tamarindo: $65
- Turtle Nesting Tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $26Tamarindo $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Tamarindo
Also in Tamarindo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Puro Vino - Tamarindo's Wine Tour Ride: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Tamarindo, we can see that Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is more expensive. And not only is Tamarindo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is in Caribbean Islands and Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo.
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 Tamarindo 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.