Should I Visit Cabarete or Key West for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive? | Budget Your Trip (2024)

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Should you visit Cabarete or Key West?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cabarete or Key West, 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: Cabarete or Key West?

Cabarete

Key West

Key West is both a city and an island as well as the southern most Florida Key. It is also the southern most city in the continental United States. The island is only about four miles long and one mile wide. The total land mass covers just 4.2 square miles. The most famous street in town is Duval Street, which runs just 1.1 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. There are 14 blocks. The size of the island doubled during the 1950s when many of the salt ponds along the eastern side of the island were filled in.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in United States of America.

Which place is cheaper, Key West or Cabarete?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

• Cabarete Prices
  Dominican Republic Prices

  Key West Prices
  USA Prices

• Average Daily CostPer person, per day

  Cabarete$148

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  Key West$551

The average daily cost (per person) in Cabarete is $148, while the average daily cost in Key West is $551. 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 Cabarete and Key West in more detail.

Accommodation

• AccommodationHotel or hostel for one person

  Cabarete$73

  Key West$132

• AccommodationTypical double-occupancy room

  Cabarete$146

  Key West$264

Compare Hotels in Cabarete and Key West

Looking for a hotel in Cabarete or Key West? 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:Cabarete Hotel Prices and Key West Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

• Local TransportationTaxis, local buses, subway, etc.

  Cabarete$41

  Key West$51

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Key West

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Key West:

• Rental Car for One Day

  $38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Key West

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Key West:

• Private Transfer from Key West Cruise Port to Key West hotels:$38
• Private Arrival Transfer from Key West Airport EYW:$144
• Marathon/ Key Largo to Fort Lauderdale Airport(FLL) - Departure Private Transfer:$109
• One Way Airport Transfer Service:$54
• Key West to Key West Airport (EYW) - Departure Private Transfer:$64
• Key West hotels to Key West Int Airport (EYW) Departure Transfer:$64
• Key West Int Airport EYW to Key West Hotels Arrival Transfer:$64
• Key West Int Airport (EYW) to Key West hotels Round-Trip Transfer:$129
• Key West Int Airport (EYW) to Key West - Arrival Private Transfer:$64
• Key West Cruise Port to Key West Airport (EYW) Private Transfer:$38
• Key West Airport (EYW) to Key West - Round-Trip Private Transfer:$129

Is it cheaper to fly into Cabarete or Key West?

Prices for flights to both Key West and Cabarete 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

• FoodMeals for one day

  Cabarete$41

  Key West$385

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Key West

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Key West.

• Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music:$90
• Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner and Drinks Included:$93
• Southernmost Food & Cultural Walking Tour by Key West Food Tours:$93
• Old Town Secret Food Tour:$109
• Key West Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours:$109
• Sunset Sail Full Bar, Live Music & Dinner & Early Morning Snorkeling:$160

Entertainment

• EntertainmentEntrance tickets, shows, etc.

  Cabarete$52

  Key West$33

Tours and Activities in Key West

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Key West are as follows:

• Key West Kayak Eco Tour | An Eco-Friendly Adventure Awaits!:$70
• Private E-Pedicab 1 Hour Sightseeing Ride of Old Town Key West:$100
• Southernmost Ghosts Tour:$26
• 1 Hour Key West Jet Ski Freestyle Adventure:$155
• Adults only Sunset Cruise from Key West with Champagne:$81
• Bahama Village Walking Tour:$30
• Best of Key West Walking Tour with Glass Bottom Boat Cruise:$229
• Best of Key West with Glass Bottom Boat Cruise:$294
• Champagne Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Key West :$59
• Dark Corners of Key West – Walking Tour:$352
• Dinghy Drinking Tour through Key West Waters:$75
• Easy Stroll (or Bike) Through Downtown Key West Audio Tour:$11

Alcohol

• AlcoholDrinks for one day

  Cabarete$17

  Key West$16

Sample the Local Flavors in Key West

Also in Key West, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• Key West Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour:$30
• Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour:$30
• Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour with Free T-Shirt:$32
• Bone Island Haunted Pub Crawl:$32
• 2.5-Hour Duval Street Pub Crawl:$43

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cabarete and Key West, we can see that Key West is more expensive. And not only is Cabarete much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cabarete is in Caribbean Islands and Key West 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 Cabarete would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cabarete 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 Key West would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Key West than you might in Cabarete.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cabarete Expensive? and Is Key West Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Cabarete or Key West?

Key West has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Cabarete. When comparing the sizes of Cabarete and Key West, 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.