A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Alexandria vs. Quebec City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Alexandria or Quebec City?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alexandria and Quebec City can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Alexandria or Quebec City?

Alexandria

There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.

Quebec City

Quebec City is the capital of the Quebec province. It has a dramatic location on the cliffs by St. Lawrence Seaway and the city's Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec is a mid sized city with a population of about 700,000. Most of the economy is administrative and bureaucratic, but the city has a very impressive history as the fortress capital of New France. French is the official language of the entire province, but most people in the tourist areas of Quebec City speak English.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Canada.


Which place is cheaper, Quebec City or Alexandria?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Alexandria Prices
    Egypt Prices
    Quebec City Prices
    Canada Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Alexandria $21
    Quebec City $151

The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $21, while the average daily cost in Quebec City is $151. 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 Alexandria and Quebec City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Alexandria $7.70
    Quebec City $72
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Alexandria $15
    Quebec City $144
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Quebec City

Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Quebec City? 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.

Hotels in Alexandria


Hotels in Quebec City


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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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Quebec City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Alexandria $2.39
    Quebec City $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:


  • Taxi to Train Station
    $0.08

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:

  • Alexandria Airport to Alexandria - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
  • Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
  • From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $86
  • From Private Transfer to Luxor: $252
  • Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
  • Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
  • Private Transfer From Alexandria City To Cairo Airport: $45
  • Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
  • Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $52
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $26
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $16
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port : $16

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quebec City

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Quebec City are as follows:


  • Parking in Quebec City
    $3.59

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec City

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quebec City:

  • Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Quebec: $228
  • Le Terminal Quebec Port to Quebec city - Arrival Private Transfer: $98
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Quebec Airport YQB: $120
  • Private Departure Transfer to Quebec Airport YQB: $120
  • Private Transfer from Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec City: $52
  • Private Transfer from Quebec City Airport (YQB) to Saguenay Port: $93
  • Private Transfer from Quebec City Hotels to Saguenay Cruise Port: $93
  • Private Transfer from Quebec City to YQB airport: $99
  • Private transfer from YQB (QUEBEC) Airport to downtown: $99
  • Québec Airport (YQB) to Le Terminal Quebec Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $114
  • Québec Airport (YQB): Transfer to Le Terminal Quebec Port: $228
  • Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103

Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Quebec City?

Prices for flights to both Quebec City and Alexandria 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Alexandria $11
    Quebec City $63

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria

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

  • Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $35
  • Alexandria Food Tour: $50
  • Alexandria food Tour taste the Egyptian traditional food: $60
  • From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec City

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quebec City.

  • Quebec: Christmas River Cruise with Dinner and Live DJ: $144
  • Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour: $186
  • Combo Historical and Food Tour of the Old Quebec City: $191
  • Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City: $191
  • Private Street Food Tour in Quebec With A Local Guide : $242

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Alexandria $3.37
    Quebec City $24

Tours and Activities in Alexandria

Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Pompey's Pillar Entry Ticket: $3.80
  • Alexandria Library Entry Tickets With Pickup and Drop Off: $3.80
  • Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Tickets : $3.80
  • Entry Ticket To The Citadel of Qaitbay: $4.45
  • Skip The Line Entry Ticket to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria: $4.45
  • Alexandria Free Walking Tour Discover the Hidden Gems: $5.00
  • Qaitbay Citadel Entry Ticket: $5.70
  • Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $5.70
  • Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Ticket: $5.70
  • Alexandria Library Skip the line Access Entry Ticket: $6.19
  • Skip the Line Tickets for The Roman Theater in Alexandria: $6.19
  • Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Ticket with Pick and Drop Off: $14

Tours and Activities in Quebec City

Here are a few actual costs in Quebec City for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Old Quebec Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.39
  • Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide: $4.42
  • Walking Tour - Quebec City - The Heart of New France: $6.62
  • Private App Guided Walking Tour to Quebec City Old Town : $7.75
  • APP Self-Guided Tours Quebec with Audioguide: $8.79
  • Observatoire de la Capitale Entry Ticket: $11
  • Quebec: La Citadelle de Québec Ticket and Guided Tour: $16
  • MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket: $17
  • Quebec: Christmas Interactive Walking Tour of New France: $18
  • Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour: $18
  • Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Guided Tour: $18
  • Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec: $18

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Alexandria $1.30
    Quebec City $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec City

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec City:

  • Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $21
  • Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour: $50
  • Quebec City Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Small-Group Tour: $60
  • Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $89
  • Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $91


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

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


Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Quebec City?

Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Quebec City. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Quebec City, 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.