Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Rhodes?
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 Rhodes or Bonaire?
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 Rhodes and Bonaire. 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: Rhodes or Bonaire?
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
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 Greece, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRhodes $197Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Rhodes is $197, 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 Rhodes and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRhodes $67Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRhodes $134Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Rhodes and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Rhodes 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: Rhodes Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rhodes $56Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
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Taxi Ride$8.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- Bus Transfer to/from Rhodes Airport: $3.52
- Rhodes arrival Private Transfer from Rhodes Airport to any resort: $20
- From North Round-Trip Lindos Transfer from Hotels: $23
- Weekend Sunset Live DJ Boat Party with Free Transfer: $26
- From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time: $26
- Rhodes Private Departure Transfer: $26
- Rhodes Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $26
- Rhodes to Rhodes Int Airport (RHO) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Rhodes Int Airport(RHO) to Rhodes city - Arrival Private Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer from Rhodes City Hotels to Rhodes Cruise Port: $32
- Private Transfer from Rhodes Cruise Port to Rhodes city hotels: $32
- From Easy Morning Transfer to Lindos & 4 Hours Free Time: $32
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 Rhodes or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Rhodes 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 dayRhodes $95Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee$2.27
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Dinner for Two$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $63
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner, Drinks & Swim: $70
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class: $73
- Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music: $74
- 11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $82
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience: $82
- 3-Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner all Inclusive: $82
- Grand Tasting: 11-Course Lunch, Wine Pairing, Cooking Mastery: $85
- Food & Wine Tour: 11- Course Lunch, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting: $89
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $94
- Authentic Greek Cooking Experience: Taste the Roots of Rhodes: $112
- Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch: $135
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.Rhodes $22Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Lindos Acropolis Self-Guided Tour with 3D & Audio (No Ticket): $8.21
- Rhodes Old Town Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $11
- The Palace of the Grand Master Self-guided Audio Tour: $14
- Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience: $15
- Rhodes Town: Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $16
- Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $16
- Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore: $19
- Faliraki full family day tour: $21
- Rhodes:1-hour Sightseeing Day Cruise on an 18th-Century Boat: $23
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus: $23
- Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $23
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- Semi Submarine Boat Experience to Klein Bonaire: $33
- Walking Tours & Private Tours on Bonaire: $36
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- Half-Day Bonaire Island Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $46
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Walking Tour with Lunch & Ice Cream: $55
- Yacht tour with local guide & snorkeling activities: $57
- Highlights of Bonaire & Cultural Experience: $59
- Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour: $59
- Tour in North and South Bonaire Guided: $63
- Explore North & South Tour: $65
- Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRhodes $14Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Rhodes Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour: Free Shots & Club Entry: $21
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $41
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $57
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $70
- Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $75
- Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $94
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $106
- Rhodes Deluxe Tour including Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting: $135
- Private Greek Food & Wine Tasting Experience in Rhodes Town: $528
- Guided Walk and Wine Tasting Tour in Medieval Town: $551
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhodes and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Rhodes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rhodes 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 Rhodes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rhodes 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 Rhodes.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rhodes Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rhodes or Bonaire?
Rhodes has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Rhodes 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.