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

Should you visit Austin or Bonaire?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Austin 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: Austin or Bonaire?

Austin

Located in the Texas Hill Country, Austin is the capital city of the state. It is a relatively small city with a compact downtown area and many sprawling suburbs stretching out along the interstate. Austin prides itself on its eclectic culture and alternative vibe which is epitomized by the city's unofficial slogan "Keep Austin Weird." The University of Texas at Austin is also located downtown. The school's large student population helps give the city a youthful feel with a lively nightlife and no shortage of activities on weekends. The city is also the self proclaimed live music capital of the country. As such, it has many music venues and bars, most of which are clustered around the 6th Street area downtown. There are also many free outdoor concerts, particularly during the summer months.

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City.


Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Austin?

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 Austin is $167, 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 Austin and Bonaire in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Austin $56
    Bonaire $155
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Austin $112
    Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Austin and Bonaire

Looking for a hotel in Austin 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 Austin


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: Austin Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Austin $47
    Bonaire $65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Austin

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Austin:

  • AUS Airport Private Transfer to Austin(downtown): $70
  • Private Transfer Between Airport and Hotels: $80
  • Private Transfer Austin Airport AUS to Austin City: $100
  • Private Airport and Hotel Transfer Services in Austin: $115
  • Austin City to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) - Departure Private Transfer: $121
  • Private Transfer in a Luxury Vehicle to and/or from AUS Airport: $125
  • Austin Texas Airport Transfer Premium Black SUV: $189
  • Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Austin City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $241

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:

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

Is it cheaper to fly into Austin or Bonaire?

Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Austin 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
    Austin $60
    Bonaire $101

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Austin

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Austin.

  • Sushi Making Cooking Class in a Sake Bar in Austin: $75
  • Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in Austin: $75
  • Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Tap Room in Austin: $75
  • Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Tap Room: $75
  • Austin Street Art and Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $85
  • Street Art and Street Food Tour: $85
  • Austin Food Tour with BBQ Brisket, Breakfast Tacos & 6 Tastings: $99
  • Austin South Congress Food Tour with 6 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets: $99
  • Austin Taco Tasting Walking Food Tour (Small Group): $99
  • Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Local Flavors: $104
  • South Congress District Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $115
  • Austin Small-Group BBQ Walking Food Tour: $129

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.
    Austin $28
    Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Austin

Here are a few typical costs in Austin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Austin Duck Tour
    $31

Tours and Activities in Austin

Here are a few actual costs in Austin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Austin Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $7.77
  • Austin's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Audio App Walking Tour : $9.75
  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Austin by Wacky Walks: $10
  • Ultimate cat experience at Austin's only cat cafe: $16
  • Austin Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Guide: $17
  • 3D Printer Factory Tour plus 2 ft Tall Rocket!: $22
  • Downtown Austin Haunted History Tour: $24
  • Austin Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
  • KuneKune Pig Farm Tour: $25
  • Austin City Limits Guided Backstage Tour at The Moody Theater: $25
  • Ha Ha Haunted Austin Walking Ghost Tour: $26
  • Hauntings, Apparitions & Ashes of Austin Ghost Tour: $27

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
  • Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour: $59
  • Highlights of Bonaire & Cultural Experience: $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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Austin $28
    Bonaire $33

Sample the Local Flavors in Austin

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Austin:

  • Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Sixth Street Spree Austin Bar Crawl: $12
  • Austin’s Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
  • Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
  • Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
  • Lost Legends of Texas Pub Crawl in Austin: $35
  • Public Pedal Pub Tour in Austin: $39
  • Austin 6th Street Bar Crawl | The Epic Group: $43
  • Austin Bar Crawl: Austin's 6th Street Bar Crawl: $43
  • Public Party Bike Pub Crawl Tour in Austin: $54
  • East Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab: $65
  • Private Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab with All-Inclusive Beer Flight Option: $70
  • At-Home Private Wine or NA Wine Tasting Experience in Austin: $75


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

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


Which is Bigger, Austin or Bonaire?

Austin has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Austin 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.