A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Toulouse vs. Bonaire for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Toulouse or Bonaire?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Toulouse and Bonaire can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Toulouse or Bonaire?

Toulouse

Toulouse is the capital city of the southwest French Department of Haute-Garonne, as well as the Occitanie region. It rests on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse is the fourth largest city and metropolitan area in France with nearly 500,000 inhabitants. Toulouse is the headquarters of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, the Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, the Aerospace Group, ATR, and the Aerospace Valley. Toulouse is a city with unique architecture made of pink terracotta bricks, which earned it the nickname la Ville Rose ("the Pink City"). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-colored shop fronts and churches. Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in food markets or the thick of its smoldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose colored glow.

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 CuraƧao, 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 Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Toulouse?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Toulouse is $179, 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 Toulouse and Bonaire in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Toulouse $77
    Bonaire $155
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Toulouse $154
    Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Toulouse and Bonaire

Looking for a hotel in Toulouse 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.

Hotels in Toulouse


Hotels in Bonaire


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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: Toulouse Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Toulouse $49
    Bonaire $65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toulouse

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

  • Departure Transfer Toulouse to Toulouse Airport TLS by Car or Van: $51
  • Arrival Transfer Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse by Car or Van: $51
  • Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse city centre to Toulouse Airport: $56
  • Departure Private Transfer: Toulouse to Toulouse Airport TLS in Business Car: $77
  • Private transfer from or to Toulouse Airport: $96
  • Private transfer your alternative to taxi for your travels: $101
  • Private Transfer from Toulouse to Carcassone: $286

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:

  • Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
  • Private Transfer from Kralendijk Port to Bonaire Airport (BON): $59
  • Private Transfer from Kralendijk Cruise Port to Kralendijk city : $59
  • Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address : $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Toulouse or Bonaire?

Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Toulouse 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
    Toulouse $73
    Bonaire $101

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toulouse

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

  • Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $73
  • Guided Food Tour with Full Meal and Drinks: $78
  • Toulouse Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $113
  • Victor Hugo Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $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
  • Discover the Flavors of Bonaire with the Bonaire Snack Food Tour: $130

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Toulouse $18
    Bonaire $40

Tours and Activities in Toulouse

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

  • Toulouse Old Town Treasure Exploration Game and Tour: $5.94
  • Toulouse Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
  • Toulouse Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.51
  • Toulouse : Walking tour with audio guide à télécharger: $12
  • Great Monuments of Toulouse - English walking tour: $15
  • Toulouse and its monuments - guided walking tour in Spanish: $15
  • Aeroscopia Admission Ticket: $18
  • City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Audio Guide: $19
  • Unusual guided tour Toulouse in the Age of Enlightenment: $24
  • Toulouse : Must-see Walking Tour: $41
  • Toulouse Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide: $42
  • Private custom tour with a local guide: $55

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Toulouse $8.80
    Bonaire $33

Sample the Local Flavors in Toulouse

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Toulouse:

  • Gaillac Wine Tour Small Group Half Day Tour From Toulouse: $108
  • Fronton Small Group Wine Tour from Toulouse: $149
  • Gaillac Small Group Wine Tour from Toulouse: $149
  • Toulouse : Cheese & wine tasting workshop with a cheesemaker: $529
  • From Toulouse Cite de carcassonne et wine tasting: $583


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Toulouse and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Toulouse much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Toulouse 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 Toulouse would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Toulouse 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 Toulouse.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Toulouse Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Toulouse or Bonaire?

Toulouse has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Toulouse 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.