If you do a little research, you’ll see there are often lots of free activities in the area. Bonaire has different websites where you can search for local free activities. For example https://www.tourismbonaire.com/

Most of the larger well know rental companies have steep prices, while you get get a very good deal with a local company like Prins Car Rental.

Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation, try making breakfast in your room. Room service can be very pricy. Eat-in for breakfast and lunch and then splurge on a fancy dinner. A microwave and fridge will also be helpful for reheating leftovers.

People are often complaining about how expensive it is to stay in a hotel. An apartment or condo is often much cheaper.

Chain hotels, like Hilton and Marriott, have a reward system that give you points for staying there and they are great to use for free overnight stays. When traveling, try to exclusively stay at those hotels and fly the same airlines to build your points.

If you are not on a tight schedule, can you be flexible with the time of day you fly, the number of stops, or your seat selection? Do you mind having a long layover? If possible, check the dates of your trip and see if the price would go down if you tweaked the dates a bit.

You often pay for the location, and it’s sometimes cheaper to stay away from areas with big tourist attractions. You can always go to the attractions and then head back in your Prins Car Rental car to your hotel to sleep.

You can usually find cheaper plane tickets, hotel rooms, and rental cars by going offseason, and there may be more availability. You will not have to deal with large crowds and attractions could also be cheaper at that time.

Restaurants often offer lunch specials at less expensive prices. You could also buy extra food at lunch and save it for dinner later. In some areas, walking just a few blocks can slash prices at restaurants.

Know when to save and when to splurge. Look for ways to save money but also treat yourself during the trip. Having a budget is a wonderful way to keep yourself on track.