Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or San Pedro?
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 San Pedro or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between San Pedro 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: San Pedro or Bonaire?
San Pedro
San Pedro is the largest town on Ambergris Caye, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. Here you can find a tropical paradise with warm weather, clear blue waters, plenty of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, and a host of hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.
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 Budget Tours to Belize, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize.
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San Pedro Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySan Pedro $164Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in San Pedro is $164, 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 San Pedro and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSan Pedro $66Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSan Pedro $132Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in San Pedro and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in San Pedro 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.San Pedro $34Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into San Pedro or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and San Pedro 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 daySan Pedro $69Bonaire $101
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.
- Overwater Fry Jacks Cooking Class at The Mayan: $39
- Fry Jacks Cooking Class at San Pedro Belize: $39
- Ceviche Cooking Class at San Pedro Belize: $39
- Belizean Bites Lunch Food Tour in San Pedro: $72
- Savor Belize Dinner Food Tour in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye: $90
- Belizean Cooking Experience: $95
- Combo Cooking class & interactive Treasure Hunt San Pedro Belize: $171
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.San Pedro $33Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in San Pedro
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:
- 3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize: $59
- 1-Hour Guided Reef Snorkeling Adventure in San Pedro: $60
- Belize Adventure Sailing Sunset: $65
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve 3 Stops Snorkeling Adventure: $66
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve Half Day Snorkeling Adventure: $70
- Snorkeling Adventure at Caye Caulker Marine Reserve: $75
- Ambergris Caye Food and History Tour: $75
- Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling Tour: $79
- Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $85
- Mexico Rocks Snorkel Adventure from Ambergris Caye, San Pedro: $90
- Belizean Food Experience San Pedro Belize: $91
- Caye Caulker: Half Day Snorkeling Tour with Sunset Cruise: $95
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
- Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up: $65
- Explore North & South Tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySan Pedro $16Bonaire $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between San Pedro and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is San Pedro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since San Pedro is in Central America 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 San Pedro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Pedro 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 San Pedro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is San Pedro Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, San Pedro or Bonaire?
Bonaire has a larger population, and is about 59% larger than the population of San Pedro. When comparing the sizes of San Pedro 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.