Which place is cheaper, Prince Edward Island or Alaska?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Alaska or Prince Edward Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Alaska or Prince Edward Island? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Alaska or Prince Edward Island?
Alaska
Alaska joined the United States of America as the 49th state. The US purchased the area from the Russian Empire in 1867 for just 7.2 million dollars (about two cents an acre). It became an organized territory in 1912 and a state in 1959. It is separated from the rest of the country by Canada and, although it is the largest state, it is the least densely populated and for many years had the lowest population. It covers an area equal to California, Texas and Montana combined and lies on the Arctic Circle. Many people consider Alaska to be the United State's "final frontier" because of its vast wilderness. It is also where you will find the highest point in North America.
Prince Edward Island
Known as simply "PEI" or "the island," Prince Edward Island is full of spectacularly red sandy beaches and dunes. The high levels of iron in the soil of this Canadian destination give the shores their rusty, prominent color. As the locals so cleverly out it, "there are no white dogs in PEI."
Prince Edward Island is Canada's only island province, and is also the setting to Lucy Montgomery's classic novel Anne of Green Gables.
As an island, this area isn't always easily accessible by car. To drive to Prince Edward Island, you'll have to use the iconic Confederation Bridge that crosses the Northumberland Strait between New Brunswick and PEI. This short, ten-minute drive can be a fun event on its own – complete with scenic viewing stations on the New Brunswick side. There is a hefty toll to pay when returning to the mainland. There are several express shuttles or car ferries available, as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United States of America, The Best Historical Tours in United States of America, The Best 2-Week Tours from Toronto, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlaska $280Prince Edward Island $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Alaska is $280, while the average daily cost in Prince Edward Island is $164. 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 Alaska and Prince Edward Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlaska $135Prince Edward Island $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlaska $270Prince Edward Island $164
Compare Hotels in Alaska and Prince Edward Island
Looking for a hotel in Alaska or Prince Edward Island? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alaska $51Prince Edward Island $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alaska
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alaska:
- Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour: $227
- Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer with Exit Glacier: $190
- Anchorage to Seward Direct Transfer Tour: $89
- Anchorage to Whittier Direct Transfer Tour: $80
- Private Transfer, Anchorage to Seward Cruise Ship Terminal: $299
- Private Transfer, Anchorage to Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal: $299
- Private Transfer, Seward Cruise ship to Anchorage: $299
- Seward Cruise Transfer with Wildlife & Scenic Tour to Anchorage: $249
- Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour: $247
- Seward to Anchorage Direct Transfer Tour: $89
- Seward to Anchorage Shared Bus Transfer Service: $75
- Whittier Cruise Transfer with Wildlife&Glacier tour to Anchorage: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Alaska or Prince Edward Island?
Prices for flights to both Prince Edward Island and Alaska 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
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Food Meals for one dayAlaska $94Prince Edward Island $57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alaska
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alaska.
- Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre Experience: $95
- Aurora Viewing and Dinner: $120
- Ketchikan Fireside Feast: Open-Fire Salmon & Reindeer Dinner: $159
- Anchorage Sightseeing and Food Tour - Available All Year Long!: $195
- Northern Lights Experience and Cabin Dinner: $200
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prince Edward Island
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prince Edward Island.
- Solar harbour cruise with live music! (Optional lunch/dinner): $57
- Charlottetown Small Group Harbour Food Tour: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alaska $65Prince Edward Island $32
Tours and Activities in Alaska
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Alaska are as follows:
- Anchorage Self-Guided Tour: Discover Glaciers & Alaska's Frontier: $4.56
- Podcast Tour Anchorage Mud, Concrete, and Wild Air: $5.48
- Gold Rush Boomtown: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Skagway: $7.99
- Skagway Downtown Walking Private Tour Experience: $9.75
- Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- The Last Saloon Before the Wilderness: A Ketchikan Audio Tour: $9.99
- Skagway Cultural Garden Self Guided Tour: $15
- Skagway Gold Rush Self Guided GPS Walking Audio Tour: $17
- Self Guided Driving Audio Tour: Anchorage to Seward: $17
- Self-Guided Anchorage to Denali Driving Audio Tour: $20
- Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Anchorage to Homer: $20
- Seward Hwy Scenic Drive: Anchorage-Seward Self-Guided Audio Tour: $20
Tours and Activities in Prince Edward Island
Here are a few actual costs in Prince Edward Island for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historic Charlottetown Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $8.61
- Charlottetown Audio Walking Tour: $9.33
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Charlottetown PE: $11
- Birthplace of Canada: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Charlottetown: $12
- Self Guided Charlottetown Tour with a Sixth-Generation Islander: $12
- Self Guided Audio Driving Tour of the North Shore of PEI: $13
- Historic Charlottetown Small Group Walking Tour: $20
- Charlottetown Walking Tour: $20
- Charlottetown Small Group Tour With Province House: $21
- Historic Walking Tour of Charlottetown: $21
- Harbour Hopper Tours: Charlottetown, PEI: $57
- Charlottetown waterfront SOLAR PartyBike food & drink experience!: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlaska $20Prince Edward Island $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Alaska
Also in Alaska, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sitka Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories, Local History & Drinks: $104
- Craft Brews & Epic Views: Juneau's Brewery & Sightseeing Tour: $159
- Arctic Ale Trail: a Fairbanks Brewery Tour with Drinks & Pickup.: $189
Sample the Local Flavors in Prince Edward Island
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Prince Edward Island:
- PEI Fine Wine Tasting Tour: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alaska and Prince Edward Island, we can see that Alaska is more expensive. And not only is Prince Edward Island much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Prince Edward Island would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prince Edward Island 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 Alaska would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alaska than you might in Prince Edward Island.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alaska Expensive? and Is Prince Edward Island Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Alaska or Prince Edward Island?
Alaska has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Prince Edward Island. When comparing the sizes of Alaska and Prince Edward Island, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.