Which place is cheaper, Miami 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.
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Should you visit Eagle Beach or Miami?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Eagle Beach or Miami, 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 Miami?
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.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in United States of America.
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Eagle Beach Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEagle Beach $500Miami $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $500, while the average daily cost in Miami is $258. 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 Miami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEagle Beach $290Miami $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEagle Beach $580Miami $308
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and Miami
Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or Miami? 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: Miami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eagle Beach $42Miami $38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eagle Beach
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eagle Beach:
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Round-trip Bus Ticket$2.84
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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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- Miami Airport Executive Transfer Service: $190
- Boca Raton to Miami Airport (MIA) - Departure Private Transfer: $103
- Boynton Beach to Miami Airport (MIA) - Departure Private Transfer: $121
- Delray Beach to Miami Airport (MIA) - Departure Private Transfer: $115
- Everglades Airboat Adventure with Roundtrip Bayside Transfer: $70
- From Miami - Private Transfer from Miami Hotels to Airport: $255
- From Miami Airport - Private Transfer to Hotels and Homes: $265
- From Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer: $60
- From Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer: $40
- From Roundtrip Bimini Ferry with Hotel Transfers: $289
- Hotel's To Port & Airport Transfer: $95
- MIA: Transfer to Miami Beach, Aventura, Coral Gables: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or Miami?
Prices for flights to both Miami 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
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Food Meals for one dayEagle Beach $150Miami $72
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 Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- The Ultimate Little Havana Food Tour: $67
- Little Havana Street Food Tour with Enthusiastic Guide: $69
- South Beach Food Tour: $70
- Taste of Little Havana Food Tour in Miami with Cuban Street Food: $75
- Miami Mosaic Signature Food Tour: $75
- Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour: $91
- Mango's Tropical Cafe Dinner & Show: $98
- Miami Dinner Party w/ Night Club Experience: $100
- Ukrainian cooking class in Miami: $150
- Traditional Cuban Cooking Class in Miami: $155
- Food Tour in Little Havana, Miami: $216
- Miami : Small Group Cuban Cooking Class: $620
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eagle Beach $155Miami $31
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:
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Full Day Bike Rental$32
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour$126
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Horseback Riding Tour$89
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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 Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bus & Boat Ultimate Sightseeing Combo Tour: $6.16
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- Wynwood Art Walk Self-Guided Tour of Murals & Creativity: $7.99
- Private and Exclusive Jet Car Experience: $8.25
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Miami by Wacky Walks: $10
- Tubing Ride Experience: $11
- Jet Ski Miami : Experience the Ultimate Water Fun !: $11
- Miami Biscayne Bay: Sunset Boat Cruise & Millionaire Homes: $12
- Wynwood Walls Skip-the-Line Ticket: $13
- Miami Skyline Millionaire Cruise & Bus Tour 5 stops & Coffee: $14
- Miami ATV Off-Road Adventure: FREE PASSENGER : $15
- Miami ATV & Night Riding Experience FREE GOGGLES AND HELMETS: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEagle Beach $40Miami $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- Miami Florida Bar Crawl: $15
- #1 Miami Pub Crawl + Clubbing Experience: $19
- Guided Pub Crawl Miami and Club Entry Wynwood: $21
- Miami Bar Crawl: $29
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks Discounts and Club Entry: $29
- Pub Crawl Miami: $30
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Miami Bachelorette Bar Crawl: $40
- Pedal Pub Art District Party Bike Pub Crawl: $41
- Miami Pedal Pub: Arts District Party Bike Pub Crawl: $58
- Small-Group Brewery Golf Cart Tour of Wynwood with a Local Guide: $59
- Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eagle Beach and Miami, we can see that Eagle Beach is more expensive. And not only is Miami much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eagle Beach is in Caribbean Islands and Miami 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 Miami would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Miami 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 Miami.
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 Miami Expensive?.
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.