Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Tenerife?
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 Tenerife or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife 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: Tenerife or Bonaire?
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
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 Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Tenerife Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife $181Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is $181, 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 Tenerife and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife $61Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife $122Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife 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: Tenerife Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife $70Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Jet Ski Ocean Safari with Optional Transfer: $34
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $69
- Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks: $72
- Siam Park Ticket & Transfer: $75
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $75
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $101
- Hiking over Masca through laurel relict woods. Transfer included.: $105
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $114
- Private Transfer from Tenerife Airport (TFS) to Santa Cruz Port: $114
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $114
- Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) -Departure Private Transfer: $114
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $114
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 Tenerife or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Tenerife 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 dayTenerife $77Bonaire $101
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $40
- MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $48
- Medieval San Miguel Castle Dinner and Show in South Tenerife: $61
- Self-Drive Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing - No Dinner: $65
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Experience - No Dinner: $77
- Canarian Cooking Class with Iconic Local Dishes: $81
- Paella Cooking Class in Traditional Canarian House: $81
- Self-Drive Teide National Park Sunset, Dinner & Stargazing Tour: $86
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $91
- Mount Teide Night Tour: Stargazing, Dinner and Hotel Pick up: $92
- Stargazing Experience with Dinner & Drinks: $93
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.Tenerife $32Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.49
- La Orotava Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 16 audio reviews: $6.96
- Camel Experience: $8.15
- Fish Spa Experience Playa Fañabe: $9.32
- Tenerife Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.42
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $12
- TOP Tenerife : Private guided tour with your mobile: $12
- Los Cristianos: Eco-Yacht Whale Watching Cruise with Swim: $13
- Teide Mountain On-Road Guided Quad Tour with drink: $17
- Los Cristianos: Eco Yacht Whale Watching Tour at Sunset: $17
- Los Cristianos: Viking Cruise Whales & Dolphins Watching: $23
- Tenerife Eco Banana Farm Tour: $24
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- 2 Hours Private Kitesurfing Adventure: $265
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- 4 hour Individual Island Tour for 1 to 12 persons: $180
- Aquaspace Sunset Sail and Snorkel Tour on Bonaire with Diner: $130
- Bonaire Cave Tour: Walk, Climb & Swim: $75
- Bonaire CaveTour Climb, Snorkel & Explore the Hidden Gems : $83
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Bonaire Landsailing Adventures: $79
- Bonaire Shore Excursion: The Bonaire Highlights Tour: $83
- Bonaire island adventure: $110
- Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $164
- North & South Highlights Guided Group Tour: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife $7.46Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Bodegas Monje Winery Ticket w/Wine Tasting & Mojo Sauce Workshop: $54
- Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $77
- Flavors of Mojo Workshop, Wine Tasting and Winery Tour: $88
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $95
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $177
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $245
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Tenerife much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tenerife 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 Tenerife would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tenerife 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 Tenerife.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Bonaire 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.