The average price of a 7-day trip to Bonaire is $1,537 for a solo traveler, $2,760 for a couple, and $5,175 for a family of 4. Bonaire hotels range from $72 to $327 per night with an average of $136, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are between $613 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $64 to $101 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Bonaire, BQ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Bonaire hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bonaire is usually late September.
Average Bonaire Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bonaire for a week is $1,375-$2,354($196-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $957 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bonaire for a week is $2,638-$4,230($377-$604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,914 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bonaire for a week is $4,210-$8,036($601-$1,148 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,828 for economy
Lodging: $228 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $148 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bonaire
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bonaire? The cheapest trip to Bonaire is about $103 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 14% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $59.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Bonaire for a week is $720-$1,767($103-$252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $957 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bonaire for a week is $1,320-$3,102($189-$443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,914 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bonaire for a week is $2,568-$6,204($367-$886 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,828 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Bonaire cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bonaire Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bonaire.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bonaire for a week is $3,175-$8,374($454-$1,196 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $141 to $192 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,278 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $327 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bonaire for a week is $5,066-$11,996($724-$1,714 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $282 to $384 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,556 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $327 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bonaire for a week is $10,132-$22,090($1,447-$3,156 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $564 to $768 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,616 to $9,112 for first class
Lodging: $428 to $654 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,267 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bonaire Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bonaire is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Bonaire due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bonaire Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Bonaire hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Bonaire.
Flight Costs to Bonaire
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in late December to a low of $613 in late September. Median flight price is $675. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bonaire our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bonaire from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) in Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands) at an average of just $208.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bonaire, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 73% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Bonaire can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $814 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.