A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Eagle Beach vs. Cape Canaveral for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Eagle Beach or Cape Canaveral?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Eagle Beach or Cape Canaveral, 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: Eagle Beach or Cape Canaveral?

Eagle Beach

Aruba, only fifteen miles north of Venezuela, is a top Caribbean tourist destination. It's a small island, only 20 miles long and 6 miles wide, and is an autonomous dependency of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. One of the most popular and beautiful beaches on the island is Eagle Beach. It's a popular beach with the locals, and a common destination for many who are looking for a party. The beach is particularly crowded on Easter weekend. The sand is a sugary white and the waters are a stunning crystal blue color. The beach itself is quite flat and the ocean is so calm it's like swimming in a pool. There are a handful of palm trees if you're seeking shade, but otherwise it's the ideal place to soak up some rays. You'll find some shaded picnic areas as well if you're hoping to enjoy a casual lunch.

Cape Canaveral

As a part of the region known as the "Space Coast," Cape Canaveral is best known as the home of America's launch pad, the Kennedy Space Center. The Space Center is located just to the west of the city on Merritt Island. Other features of the cape include the Cape Canaveral lighthouse and Port Canaveral, one of the busiest cruise ports in the world.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Cape Canaveral or Eagle Beach?

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

  • Eagle Beach Prices
    Aruba Prices
    Cape Canaveral Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Eagle Beach $500
    Cape Canaveral $251

The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $500, while the average daily cost in Cape Canaveral is $251. 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 Eagle Beach and Cape Canaveral in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Eagle Beach $290
    Cape Canaveral $155
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Eagle Beach $580
    Cape Canaveral $310
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and Cape Canaveral

Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or Cape Canaveral? 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 Eagle Beach


Hotels in Cape Canaveral


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Eagle Beach $42
    Cape Canaveral $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eagle Beach

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eagle Beach:


  • Round-trip Bus Ticket
    $2.84
  • One Day Scooter Rental
    $51

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eagle Beach

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Eagle Beach:

  • VIP luxury limousine airport transfer one way!: $190
  • Private Transfer for Small and Mid-Sized Groups and Families: $180
  • Private Guided Beach Meditation & Hike + Transfer + Breakfast: $165
  • Private Sea Glass Island Kayak Morning + Transfer: $149
  • Round Trip Private Airport Transfer: $120
  • VIP Luxury Sedan Airport Transfer: $105
  • Private One-Way Transfer Reina Beatrix Airport to Aruba: $83
  • Private One-Way Transfer from Aruba To Reina Beatrix Airport: $83
  • Aruba Queen Airport(AUA) to Aruba Island - Round-Trip Transfer: $79
  • Private Round - Trip Airport Transfer in Aruba: $69
  • Transfers & Pickups: $67
  • Private roundtrip Airport Transfers in Aruba: $60

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Canaveral

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

  • Cape Canaveral Private Transfer to MCO Orlando Airport : $80
  • Arrival Private Transfer Port Canaveral to Orlando by Bus or Limo: $292
  • MCO Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral One Way Private Transfers: $85
  • MCO Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral Round Trip Private Transfer: $170
  • Port Canaveral to MCO Orlando Airport One Way Private Transfers: $85
  • Port Canaveral to Orlando Airport MCO and Hotels Private Transfer: $155
  • Private SUV Transfer from Port Canaveral to Orlando Airport MCO : $215
  • Private SUV Transfer from Port Canaveral to Orlando Theme Parks: $210
  • Private Transfer from Port Canaveral to Altamonte Springs: $269
  • Private Transfer from Port Canaveral to Melbourne: $236
  • Private Transfer from Port Canaveral to New Smyrna Beach: $261
  • Private Transfer from Port Canaveral to Orlando Int Airport: $100

Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or Cape Canaveral?

Prices for flights to both Cape Canaveral and Eagle Beach 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
    Eagle Beach $150
    Cape Canaveral $74

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Eagle Beach

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

  • Aruba Dinner and Nightlife Tour: $86
  • Noord, Aruba: Exclusive Private Dinner aboard the Aqua Donut: $90
  • Aruba Caribbean Dinner Sail Experience: $92
  • Sunset Sail Cruise to Boca Catalina with BBQ Dinner: $110
  • Sunset Sail: Aruba Dinner Cruise with Open Bar by Catamaran: $119
  • Tropical Sailing Experience with BBQ Lunch or BBQ Dinner in Aruba: $135
  • Caribbean Cooking Class in Aruba: $160

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Eagle Beach $155
    Cape Canaveral $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Eagle Beach

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


  • Full Day Bike Rental
    $32
  • Kayak & Snorkeling Tour
    $126
  • Horseback Riding Tour
    $89
  • 4 Hr Snorkel Trip
    $95

Tours and Activities in Eagle Beach

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

  • Aruba Private Tour Mini Bus with SeaFood/Caribbean Food Included: $175
  • Aruba Semi-Submarine Cruise from Oranjestad: $60
  • Discover Snorkeling Tour Mangel Halto & Baby Beach: $115
  • Explore Aruba Coastline with Kayaking Tour: $104
  • 2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba: $93
  • 2-Seater UTV Island Tour in Aruba: $99
  • Action-Packed Half Day Aruba UTV Tour and Cave Pool: $210
  • Adventure Kayak & Snorkeling at Reef Island Aruba: $115
  • Adventurous Clear Kayak And Snorkeling Tour At Mangel Halto: $105
  • Alto Vista Chapel and Arashi Beach Adventure: $77
  • Antilla Shipwreck Seabob Tour: $120
  • Art, Facts & Baby Beach UTV Adventure by Fofoti: $235

Tours and Activities in Cape Canaveral

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

  • Wizard of OZ Museum tour: $30
  • Wizard of Oz Museum Entry Ticket: $32
  • Self-Guided Kayaking Manatee and Dolphin Tour: $55
  • Canaveral Private Fishing Charter Experience,: $55
  • Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures ticket: $56
  • Cocoa Beach: Aerial Adventure Park Ticket: $56
  • Dolphin & Manatee Kayaking Tour in Orlando Area: $65
  • Kennedy Space Center from Port Canaveral & return to Cruise Ship : $70
  • Cape Canaveral Private Surf Lesson with Experienced Instructor: $70
  • Fully Guided Kayaking Backwater Manatee and Dolphin Tour: $75
  • Cocoa Beach Night Time Bioluminescence Kayak Tour: $79
  • Bioluminescence Kayak Tour Near Orlando: $80

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Eagle Beach $40
    Cape Canaveral $13


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eagle Beach and Cape Canaveral, we can see that Eagle Beach is more expensive. And not only is Cape Canaveral much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eagle Beach is in Caribbean Islands and Cape Canaveral is in North America, 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 Cape Canaveral would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cape Canaveral 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 Eagle Beach would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eagle Beach than you might in Cape Canaveral.

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