Which place is cheaper, San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Eagle Beach or San Antonio, 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 San Antonio?
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.
San Antonio
The third largest city in Texas, San Antonio, has grown in recent years as a popular travel destination. It's a beautiful city that is strategically situated at the edge of Texas's Hill Country near the South Texas Plains and Prairie Lakes areas. The city holds on to its small town feel despite having a population of about 1.4 million and 2.3 million in the greater metropolitan area. The city holds tight to its Spanish and Mexican heritage, making it a fascinating cultural destination. The Hispanic population has much influence in the city and this makes it a fun and unique city to visit, particularly during Fiesta week, which is an annual celebration with parades, music and food.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Photography Tours in United States of America, and The Best Camping Tours in United States of America.
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Eagle Beach Prices
Aruba PricesSan Antonio Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEagle Beach $500San Antonio $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $500, while the average daily cost in San Antonio is $161. 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 San Antonio in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEagle Beach $290San Antonio $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEagle Beach $580San Antonio $138
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and San Antonio
Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or San Antonio? 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: San Antonio Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eagle Beach $42San Antonio $20
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 San Antonio
Some typical examples of transportation costs in San Antonio are as follows:
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Rental Car for a Day$60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Antonio
Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Antonio:
- Private One Way Transfer from San Antonio to San Antonio Airport : $73
- Private One-way Transfer from San Antonio Airport to San Antonio: $73
- Private Transfer San Antonio Airport SAT to San Antonio City: $93
- Private Transfer in a Luxury Vehicle to and/or from SAT Airport: $50
- Private Transfer: San Antonio Airport to San Antonio by Sedan, SUV or Minibus : $98
- Private Transfer: San Antonio to San Antonio Airport by Sedan, SUV or Minibus: $98
- San Antonio Airport (SAT) to San Antonio - Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- San Antonio Airport (SAT) to San Antonio - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $146
- San Antonio to San Antonio Airport (SAT) - Departure Private Transfer: $73
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or San Antonio?
Prices for flights to both San Antonio 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 $150San Antonio $69
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Antonio
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Antonio.
- Asian Dumplings Cooking Class in San Antonio: $75
- Asian Dumpling Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
- The Haunted Dinner Tour: $80
- San Antonio Centre Food Tour of 6 Tastings with Tacos & Ice Cream: $95
- San Antonio Secret Food Tour - Tacos, BBQ & Tex-Mex Classics: $100
- San Antonio Premium Night Driving Tour with Dinner & Cruise: $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eagle Beach $155San Antonio $36
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Antonio
Here are a few typical costs in San Antonio for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Spa Treatments$200
Tours and Activities in San Antonio
Here are a few actual costs in San Antonio for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historic San Antonio Audio APP and GPS Private Self Guided Tour: $9.75
- Self-Guided Ghost Audio Tour in San Antonio App with EMF Reader: $9.75
- San Antonio River Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- San Antonio's 1/2-day History and cultural guided driving tour: $9.99
- The Alamo Exhibit Entry Ticket: $14
- San Antonio River Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
- San Antonio Private Scavenger Hunts Experience: $15
- San Antonio Texas Audio Adventure: $15
- River Walk Cruise Ticket: $17
- Witte Museum Admission Ticket: $17
- Botanical Garden Admission Ticket: $18
- Buckhorn Saloon & Museum / Texas Ranger Museum Entry Ticket: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEagle Beach $40San Antonio -
Sample the Local Flavors in San Antonio
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Antonio:
- Epic San Antonio Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
- San Antonio Texas Bar Crawl: Drinks Up in San Antonio!: $15
- River City: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Texas’ Oldest Haunted Pub Crawl Shared Walking Tour: $30
- San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Guided Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Ghost Bus Pub Crawl : $62
- Ghost Bus Haunted Pub Crawl: $62
- Taste of Fredericksburg Small-Group Wine Tour from San Antonio: $179
- Fredericksburg Hill Country Aficionado Wine Tour from San Antonio: $229
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eagle Beach and San Antonio, we can see that Eagle Beach is more expensive. And not only is San Antonio much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eagle Beach is in Caribbean Islands and San Antonio 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 San Antonio would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Antonio 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 San Antonio.
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 San Antonio 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.