A Travel Price Comparison for Panama Panama City vs. Bocas del Toro for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Panama City Prices
  Panama Prices
  Bocas del Toro Prices
  Panama Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Panama City $101
  Bocas del Toro $96

The average daily cost (per person) in Panama City is $101, while the average daily cost in Bocas del Toro is $96. 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 Panama City and Bocas del Toro in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Panama City $35
  Bocas del Toro $33
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Panama City $70
  Bocas del Toro $66

Compare Hotels in Panama City and Bocas del Toro

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Panama City $11
  Bocas del Toro $10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City

Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Panama Tocumen Airport(PTY) to Colón Round-Trip Private Transfer: $261
• Private Transfer from Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Playa Blanca resorts : $197
• Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Playa Blanca - Private Transfer: $197
• Miraflores Visitor Center Ticket & Transfer: $155
• Skip the Line: Miraflores Visitor Center Ticket with Transfer: $155
• Arrival Transfer Panama Tocumen Airport PTY to Panama by Sprinter: $152
• Panama Tocumen Airport to Decameron - Arrival Private Transfer: $150
• Private Transfer from Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Colón resorts: $131
• Private Transfer Hotel or Airport to Resorts in Playa Blanca. One way: $125
• Private Transfer from Panama City Hotels to Panama Cruise Port: $120
• Private Transfer from Panama Cruise Port to Panama City Hotels: $120
• Transfer in Private Car from Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Playa Blanca-Farallon: $120

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bocas del Toro

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bocas del Toro:

• Water Taxi
  $2.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bocas del Toro

Also for Bocas del Toro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Private Transfer from Colón Port to Panama Tocumen Airport PTY: $152
• Transfer from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo: $54

Is it cheaper to fly into Panama City or Bocas del Toro?

Prices for flights to both Bocas del Toro and Panama City 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Panama City $36
  Bocas del Toro $46

Typical Food Prices in Panama City

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Panama City:

• Sandwich
  $8.21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Panama City

For Panama City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Panamanian Dinner and Folkloric Show Ticket with Pickup: $60
• Panama Evening Food Tour: $60
• 3-hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
• 4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience: $85
• Panama: 10-Recipe Boozy Panamanian Cooking Class + Dinner: $85
• Embera Village Cooking Class with Gatun Lake Boat Safari: $105
• Folkloric Dance & Typical Dinner at Sabroso Panamá: $125
• The 'Real' Panamanian Private Food Tour: $200

Typical Food Prices in Bocas del Toro

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bocas del Toro:

• Lunch
  $15
• Breakfast
  $14

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Panama City $65
  Bocas del Toro $21

Tours and Activities in Panama City

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.

• Canopy-ziplining Adventures in Anton Valley: $195
• City Tour y Canal de Panamá: $35
• Horseback riding Agri-Tour and adventures in Colon Private tour: $128
• Panama a quick and memorable tour: $80
• Private tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal.: $50
• "Panama Tour: Canal, Old Town, Amador, and Americas Lookout": $145
• 1- or 2-Night Experience in San Blas Islands: $260
• 2 Hours Private Luxury Tour in a Convertible Car in Panama City: $255
• 3 1/2 Hour Experience of Lake Gatun in Panama: $95
• 3 Hour Airport Tour from Tocumen: $125
• 4-hour tour in Panama: $105
• 5 Hours Tour to Monkey Island Embera community Gamboa Panama: $164

Typical Entertainment Prices in Bocas del Toro

For Bocas del Toro, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:

• Island Boat Tour
  $25
• Starfish Island Boat Trip
  $20
• Yoga Class
  $4.98

Tours and Activities in Bocas del Toro

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bocas del Toro.

• Bioluminescence Snorkeling and Boat Experience at Bocas del Toro: $50
• Bocas del Toro Island Hopping Day Tour in Zapatilla Beach: $50
• Full-Day Bocas del Toro Catamaran Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour in Panama: $105
• Full-Day Speedboat Tour, Wildlife, and Snorkeling in Bocas del Toro in Panama: $68
• Isla Colon Tour to Bird Island, Boca del Drago and Starfish Beach: $50
• Speed Boat tour to Mangrove Point -Starfish Beach -Bocas del Drago and Birds Island: $65
• Stand Up Paddle Board Experience in Bahia Honda Bocas del Toro: $60
• Zapatilla Island Hopping Day Tour: $49

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Panama City $18
  Bocas del Toro $12