Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Baltimore?
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 Baltimore or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Baltimore and Bonaire can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Baltimore or Bonaire?
Baltimore
Baltimore is a large, industrial city and popular tourist destination in the state of Maryland. It is about an hour outside of Washington, D.C. and is a hub of tourism and entertainment for the area. It has a vibrant nightlife, comfortable climate, and is a great place to visit when you're in the area. The city proper has a population of about 600,000 and the metropolitan area has 2.7 million. Its economy is centered around science, technology, engineering and math and it has many undergraduate and graduate schools including the world renowned Johns Hopkins University.
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 Bicycle Tours in United States of America, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBaltimore $217Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Baltimore is $217, 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 Baltimore and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBaltimore $93Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBaltimore $186Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Baltimore and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Baltimore 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: Baltimore Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Baltimore $21Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Baltimore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Baltimore:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Baltimore Washington Airport BWI: $60
- Oakland Airport (OAK) to San Francisco hotel/address - Private Arrival Transfer: $77
- Departure Private Transfer Baltimore to Baltimore Airport BWI: $114
- Oakland to San Francisco Airport (SFO)-Departure Private Transfer: $135
- Oakland Airport (OAK) to Oakland hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $154
- Airport Transfer Downtown Baltimore to BWI Airport: $160
- Baltimore City to Washington City - Private Transfer: $172
- Private Transfer from BWI Airport ⇄ Washington DC : $199
- Private transfer To or Form Bethesda and Dulles International Airport: $240
- Airport Transfer Baltimore/Washington International Airport BWI to Baltimore, MD: $245
- Airport transfer to or from Silver Spring, MD and Dulles Airport: $275
- Private Airport Transfer from Baltimore to DCA or vice versa: $300
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 Baltimore or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Baltimore 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 dayBaltimore $79Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Baltimore
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Baltimore:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2) in Fells Point$76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Baltimore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Baltimore.
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in Baltimore: $75
- Pasta Making Cooking Classes at a Local Brewery: $75
- Fells Point Food Tour in Baltimore: $78
- City Cruises Signature Dinner Cruise: $125
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Baltimore $18Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Baltimore
Here are a few actual costs in Baltimore for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Baltimore Downtown Poe Ruth and More GPS Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- Antietam National Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour: $15
- Baltimore Walking & Driving Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- NEON Starry Night Sip and Paint Experience : $20
- Baltimore's Cruise ship Tour-shuttle service: $25
- City Cruises Baltimore Harbor Tour: $30
- The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $30
- Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge, Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour: $32
- Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience : $40
- Assateague Island Cruise Departs from Ocean Pines: $40
- North Beach Scenic - Guided Walking Tour: $41
- North Beach Historic - Guided Walking Tour: $41
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBaltimore $17Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Baltimore
Also in Baltimore, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Tour by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $33
- Baltimore Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Baltimore and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Baltimore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Baltimore 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 Baltimore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Baltimore 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 Baltimore.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Baltimore Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Baltimore or Bonaire?
Baltimore has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Baltimore 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.