Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Providence?
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 Providence or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Providence and Bonaire. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Providence or Bonaire?
Providence
Providence is the state capital and the largest city in Rhode Island. It's a fascinating city to visit with diverse neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and a rich history. Like much of New England, the winters are cold and snowy with milder summers. It's a great year round destination that has a beautiful setting whether it's covered in snow or in full bloom.
Bonaire
An island municipality of the Netherlands, Bonaire resides in the Caribbean, east of Central America and north of Venezuela. It is a part of the ABC Islands together with Aruba and Curaçao, and is best known as a tropical vacation destination with many great dive spots, beaches, lagoons, and wildlife.
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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Providence Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayProvidence $245Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Providence is $245, while the average daily cost in Bonaire is $299. 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 Providence and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personProvidence $114Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomProvidence $228Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Providence and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Providence or Bonaire? 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: Providence Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Providence $46Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Providence
Also for Providence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer TO/FROM Providence TF Green Airport PVD: $32
- Providence to Rhode Island Airport PVD Departure Transfer : $40
- T. F. Green State Airport (PVD) to Providence – Arrival Private Transfer : $40
- Providence to Boston Airport (BOS) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- T. F. Green State Airport (PVD) to Providence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
- Private Transfer from Providence Airport (PVD) to Newport Port : $125
- Private Transfer from Providence City Hotels to Newport Port: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Port to Bonaire Airport (BON): $59
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Cruise Port to Kralendijk city : $59
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address : $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Providence or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Providence 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 dayProvidence $82Bonaire $101
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Providence
For Providence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Downcity Providence Food Tour: $99
- Federal Hill Dinner Stroll A Guided Italian Culinary Experience: $150
- Federal Hill Dinner Stroll with Italian Dinner: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bonaire
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bonaire.
- Dinner at Sea: $95
- Discover the Flavors of Bonaire with the Bonaire Snack Food Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Providence $26Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Providence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Providence.
- Providence Downtown and Brown Self Guided App GPS Walking Tour: $9.75
- Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Providence Adventure: $12
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Providence RI: $15
- Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence: $24
- Dark Tales: The Haunted Authors of Providence Tour: $30
- Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour: $30
- The Creative Capital: An Art and Architecture Tour of Providence: $30
- Benefit Street History Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour: $30
- Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence: $30
- Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence: $32
- Dark Tales: Haunted Authors of Providence Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- 2 Hours Private Kitesurfing Adventure: $265
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- 4 hour Individual Island Tour for 1 to 12 persons: $180
- Aquaspace Sunset Sail and Snorkel Tour on Bonaire with Diner: $130
- Bonaire Cave Tour: Walk, Climb & Swim: $75
- Bonaire CaveTour Climb, Snorkel & Explore the Hidden Gems : $83
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Bonaire Landsailing Adventures: $79
- Bonaire Shore Excursion: The Bonaire Highlights Tour: $83
- Bonaire island adventure: $110
- Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $164
- North & South Highlights Guided Group Tour: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayProvidence $13Bonaire $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Providence and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Providence much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Providence is in North America and Bonaire is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Providence would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Providence 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 Bonaire would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bonaire than you might in Providence.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Providence Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Providence or Bonaire?
Providence has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Providence and Bonaire, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.