Crowdspring: ☀️🍹Affordable Aruba: It's Not a Myth!

Hi fellow traveller,

Aruba, One Happy Island, is calling your name!

While this sunny island in the Dutch Caribbean has one of the highest return rates for visitors, it also has a reputation for being a bit pricey.

But here's the good news—you can experience all the beauty of Aruba without breaking the bank.

Here are some savvy tips to help you save:

Free Activities: Enjoy 10 incredible (and free) experiences from our list of 30 best things to do in Aruba.
Independent Stays: Choose a small independent property from our curated list of small hotels. #5 on the list is a fully equipped apartment. It's near a supermarket AND a beach so that will also reduce travel costs.
Score Big on Arrival: The Queen Beatrix International Airport welcomes you with a Duty Free Shop right in the Arrivals area! Though it's more compact than those in the Departures area, it still packs a punch with savings of up to 40% on rum, vodka, and other spirits. Start your Aruba vacation with a toast—and a great deal!
Savvy Sips: Save some cash (and the planet) as there's no need to buy bottled water! 🚰 Aruba's refreshing tap water, provided by the island's modern saltwater desalination plant, meets the World Health Organization's highest standards.
Eat Local: Savour diverse flavours of Aruba's multicultural traditional dishes with our hand-picked suggestions for eating like a local that won't blow your budget.
Smart Transportation: Save on getting around by taking public transit. Operated by the Government of Aruba, service on Arubus is clean, reliable and, at 2.60 florins, cheap! The modern buses depart from the main stations in Oranjestad and San Nicolas, with several stops (including beaches).
Grab Happy Hour Deals: Many of Aruba's beach bars offer two-for-one drinks or discounted appetizers in the late afternoon. Plan meals around these specials to save big!
Bring Your Own Snorkel Gear: We always have a blast on the rope swing on the Jolly Pirate Snorkel Cruise but to save $$ on extra snorkelling tours, consider bringing your own gear from home. Aruba has many fantastic free snorkelling spots, like Boca Catalina and Mangel Alto, where you can snorkel right off the shore without spending a dime.