Curacao, Aruba Bonaire And Curacao
Budget traveler daily costs: Accommodation: €40-€80 (US$45-US$90) for guesthouses/hostel dorms. Meals: €20-€40 (US$22-US$45) for local eateries/street food. Transportation: €10-€20 (US$11-US$22) for public buses/shared taxis. Activities: €10-€30 (US$11-US$33) for free public beaches/self-guided tours. Total Daily (Excluding flights): €80-€170 (US$90-US$190).
Mid-range traveler daily costs: Accommodation: €90-€200 (US$100-US$225) for mid-range/boutique hotels. Meals: €40-€80 (US$45-US$90) for casual/nicer dining. Transportation: €25-€50 (US$28-US$56) for taxis/car rental/group tours. Activities: €30-€70 (US$33-US$78) for attractions/snorkeling/single dive. Total Daily (Excluding flights): €185-€400 (US$206-US$449).
Tipping is customary in Curacao. For good service in restaurants, 10-15% is standard. Some restaurants may include a service charge automatically. If they do, additional tipping is optional.
For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare or adding 10% is appreciated. For hotel staff (housekeeping, bellhops), a few dollars per day or per service is appropriate. Tour guides and dive instructors also appreciate tips for good service.
Daily Cost per Person
US$25-US$50
US$300-US$800+
Per Person
US$2-US$4
US$50-US$100+
Per Service/Day
US$1-US$2
US$30-US$40
Explore "Marshe Bieu" (Old Market) in Willemstad for inexpensive and authentic local dishes. Look for "snèk" (snack) bars throughout the island for budget-friendly meals like pastechi or local sandwiches. Staying in accommodations with kitchenettes and buying groceries from local supermarkets like Centrum Supermarket or Van den Tweel Supermarket lowers dining costs greatly.
Utilize the Konvooi buses or colectivos (shared mini-vans) for cheaper transportation than taxis; this is notably good for routes along the main roads, with cash payment directly to the driver. Willemstad holds many free public beaches. Explore the Handelskade waterfront and Queen Emma Bridge on foot. Visit the floating market (though less active for fresh produce than historically). Many bars and resorts hold happy hour specials on drinks and appetizers. Agreement on a taxi fare before beginning avoids misunderstandings.
If you plan to snorkel often, owning your Mask and snorkel set means rental fee savings at beaches.
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