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

Should you visit Eagle Beach or The Hamptons?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Eagle Beach or The Hamptons, 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 The Hamptons?

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.

The Hamptons

The Hamptons is a series of small villages and hamlets along the East End of Long Island. The area is a famous seaside resort destination that has long attracted the rich and famous from New York, New England, and elsewhere in the United States.

The Hamptons are famous as an expensive summer destination with posh seaside homes, prestigious country clubs, and wealthy vacationers. Three zip codes in The Hamptons are listed in the top 10 most expensive zip codes in the United States.

Nobody really visits The Hamptons hoping to stick to a tight budget, but if you think outside the box you might be able to save a little money. Enjoy the free sights in the area, hang out on the beach, and eat a lot of pizza, if you're hoping to keep your costs in check.

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Which place is cheaper, The Hamptons 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
    The Hamptons Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Eagle Beach $500
    The Hamptons $267

The average daily cost (per person) in Eagle Beach is $500, while the average daily cost in The Hamptons is $267. 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 The Hamptons in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Eagle Beach $290
    The Hamptons $126
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Eagle Beach $580
    The Hamptons $252
Compare Hotels in Eagle Beach and The Hamptons

Looking for a hotel in Eagle Beach or The Hamptons? 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 The Hamptons


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Eagle Beach $42
    The Hamptons $63
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

Is it cheaper to fly into Eagle Beach or The Hamptons?

Prices for flights to both The Hamptons 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
    The Hamptons $104

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
    The Hamptons $22
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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Eagle Beach $40
    The Hamptons $31


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

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 The Hamptons Expensive?.