Aruba Travel Budget Breakdown (Per Person Estimate)

Category	Cost (USD)
Flights (RT from U.S.)	$400–$600
Rental Car (5 days)	$200–$300
Accommodation (mid-range Airbnb/hotel)	$100–$150 per night → $500–$750
Gas	$40–$60
Food (vegetarian meals & snacks)	$30–$45/day → $150–$225
Activities (Submarine, Park Entry, etc.)	$150–$250
Travel Insurance	$50–$100
Souvenirs & Misc.	$50–$100

Estimated Total: $1,540–$2,385 for a 5-day solo trip

Tip: Traveling with a friend can reduce lodging and car rental costs significantly.

Sample 5-Day Aruba Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Local Flavors

• Pick up rental car from airport

• Check into your accommodation (Oranjestad or Eagle Beach area)

• Explore downtown Oranjestad

• Vegetarian dinner at The Green Food Service or Yemanja Woodfired Grill

• Evening beach walk

Day 2: Arikok Adventure + Natural Pool

• Early drive to Arikok National Park

• Hike or drive to Conchi (Natural Pool)

• Visit Fontein Cave and Guadirikiri Cave

• Lunch: Picnic or Boca Prins Bar & Restaurant

• Return to relax on Eagle Beach

• Sunset dinner at Eduardo’s Beach Shack (great veggie smoothie bowls)

Day 3: South Side + Baby Beach

• Drive to San Nicolas and stroll the Street Art District

• Swim and snorkel at Baby Beach

• Lunch at Kamini’s Kitchen (vegetarian Caribbean options)

• Optional visit to Donkey Sanctuary

• Scenic drive back, stop at Seroe Colorado for views

Day 4: Submarine Dive + Lighthouse

• Morning Atlantis Submarine tour from Oranjestad

• Explore California Lighthouse & nearby sand dunes

• Visit Alto Vista Chapel

• Relax on Palm Beach in the afternoon

• Dinner at Elements Restaurant (oceanfront and veg-friendly)

Day 5: Beach Chill & Departure

• Morning at Arashi Beach or Malmok Beach for a final swim/snorkel

• Grab souvenirs in town

• Return rental car

• Depart