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

Should you visit Eagle Beach or Colorado Springs?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Eagle Beach or Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs?

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.

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is the second largest city in the state of Colorado. It is located in the northeastern tip of the south central region of the state and is in a beautiful area surrounded by mountains and alpine trees. It is also referred to as "America's Olympic City" because it is the location of the United States Olympic Training Center.

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Which place is cheaper, Colorado Springs 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
    Colorado Springs Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Eagle Beach $500
    Colorado Springs $205

The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $500, while the average daily cost in Colorado Springs is $205. 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 Colorado Springs in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Eagle Beach $290
    Colorado Springs $81
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Eagle Beach $580
    Colorado Springs $162
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and Colorado Springs

Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or Colorado Springs? 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 Colorado Springs


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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: Colorado Springs Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Eagle Beach $42
    Colorado Springs $36
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:

  • Aruba Island to Aruba Queen Airport (AUA) - Departure Transfer: $39
  • Aruba Island to Aruba Queen Airport(AUA) Departure Transfer: $39
  • Aruba Private Airport Transfer: Personalized Arrival: $31
  • Aruba Private Van Airport Transfer (Max 5): $55
  • Aruba Queen Airport(AUA) to Aruba Island - Round-Trip Transfer: $79
  • Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport(AUA) to Aruba Island-Arrival Transfer: $39
  • Aruba Restaurant Transfers Service (Round-Trip): $50
  • Aruba VIP Airport Transfers (Round-Trip) : $40
  • Arubabound Transfers: $40
  • Private Airport Transfer Round-Trip Aruba: $49
  • Private Guided Beach Meditation & Hike + Transfer + Breakfast: $165
  • Private One-Way Transfer Reina Beatrix Airport to Aruba: $83

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Colorado Springs

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Colorado Springs:

  • Eagle Airport (EGE) to Glenwood Springs -Arrival Private Transfer: $177
  • Winter Park Ski Resort to Denver Airport BJC Departure Transfer: $274

Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or Colorado Springs?

Prices for flights to both Colorado Springs 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
    Colorado Springs $95

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

Typical Food Prices in Colorado Springs

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Colorado Springs:


  • Cold Stone Ice Cream (family of 4)
    $22
  • Snacks at the Zoo (family of 4)
    $18

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Colorado Springs

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

  • Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery - Colorado Springs, CO: $89
  • Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs: $90

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Eagle Beach $155
    Colorado Springs $40
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:

  • Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Aruba: $5.00
  • Aruba Ostrich Adventures Entrance Ticket and Unique Tour: $15
  • Aruba Mangel Halto and Baby Beach Snorkeling Guided Tour: $37
  • Scenic Aruba Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $40
  • Explore Aruba Party Bus Tour: $41
  • Aruba Countryside Tour: $44
  • Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour: $45
  • Aruba Happy Hour Tour: $50
  • Aruba Jet Ski Rentals — Exciting Water Adventures Await: $58
  • Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise aboard The Dolphin Catamaran: $59
  • Full-Day Aruba History and Must-See Landmarks Tour: $59
  • Highlights of Aruba Island Tour: $60

Tours and Activities in Colorado Springs

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

  • Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $15
  • Self Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Garden of the Gods : $15
  • Mesa Verde National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
  • Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Black Canyon of the Gunnison: $20
  • Colorado Springs - Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour: $28
  • Guided Ghost Story and History Tour: $28
  • Manitou Springs - Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour: $30
  • Pueblo Puzzling Adventure: $35
  • Colorado Red Rocks Amphitheatre Walking Tour: $39
  • Red Rocks Amphitheatre Historical Walking Tour: $39
  • Fort Collins Early Settlement/Town Beginnings Tour: $45
  • E-Golf Cart Tour in Manitou Springs: $49

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Eagle Beach $40
    Colorado Springs $24


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

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 Colorado Springs Expensive?.