Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or Atlanta?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Atlanta or Niagara Falls?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Atlanta or Niagara Falls, 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: Atlanta or Niagara Falls?
Atlanta
Atlanta is a city rich in history but modern in its development and industry. It has a population of just under 500,000 with more than five million people living in the metropolitan area. It is also the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States The city is rich in culture and was at the center of the civil rights movement. It is the capital of the state of Georgia, and was home to the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. It has the world's busiest airport and arguably some of the country's worst traffic, but the residents are recognized for their friendly and welcoming nature and the city is lush with green trees and wonderful parks.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in United States of America, The Best 10-Day Tours in United States of America, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAtlanta $173Niagara Falls $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Atlanta is $173, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $122. 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 Atlanta and Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAtlanta $90Niagara Falls $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAtlanta $180Niagara Falls $148
Compare Hotels in Atlanta and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Atlanta or Niagara Falls? 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: Atlanta Hotel Prices and Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Atlanta $44Niagara Falls $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Atlanta
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Atlanta:
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MARTA Subway Ticket$4.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Atlanta
Also for Atlanta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hartsfield Jackson Airport (ATL) to Lithia Springs - Arrival Private Transfer: $33
- San Jose Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to San Jose Costa: $35
- Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lithia Springs -Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Hartsfield Jackson Airport (ATL) to Lithia Springs - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $66
- Transfer in Executive Private Minivan from Atlanta Downtown to Atlanta Airport: $67
- Private Arrival Transfer from Atlanta Airport (ATL): $80
- Private Transfer from Atlanta (ATL) Airport to Atlanta City: $94
- Atlanta to Atlanta Airport (ATL) Departure Private Transfer: $97
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Atlanta - Arrival Private Transfer: $97
- Private Transfer: H. J. Airport ATL to Atlanta in Business Car: $119
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL by Luxury SUV: $127
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL in Luxury SUV: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Buffalo Niagara Airport to Holiday Valley - Round-Trip Transfer: $263
- Round-Trip Private-Safe Transfer Between Buffalo Airport & Niagara Falls Canada: $262
- ROUNDTRIP Ground Transfer Buffalo Niagara Int Airport (BUF)-Niagara Falls Canada: $207
- Private Half Day Niagara Wine Tour Visit with Transfer Included: $200
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls, ON to Toronto downtown: $197
- Departure Private Transfer: Niagara Falls to Toronto Airport YYZ in Luxury SUV: $195
- Private Transfer: Niagara Int’l Airport (IAG) USA to Niagara Falls, ON: $194
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto, Canada (Downtown): $178
- Transfer Niagara-on-the-Lake Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $160
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $160
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Niagara Falls Ontario to Toronto (YYZ) Airport: $159
- Private Arrival Transfer: Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls, New York: $138
Is it cheaper to fly into Atlanta or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls and Atlanta 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 dayAtlanta $43Niagara Falls $28
Typical Food Prices in Atlanta
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Atlanta:
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Fast Food Lunch (for 2)$15
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Lunch$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Atlanta
For Atlanta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2 Hour Guided Wood Fired Pizza Class in Atlanta: $55
- City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop: $65
- City Lights Night Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop: $65
- 2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour and Hands-On Biscuit Class: $70
- Historic Market Food Tour and Biscuit Cooking Class: $70
- Ponce City Market 2.5-Hour Weekend Food Tour: $99
- Food Tour of Inman Park and the Atlanta Beltline: $99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Niagara Falls
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
- The Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Food Tour: $105
- Walking Food Tour in Niagara Falls: $108
- Niagara Falls Sightseeing Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner Niagara On The Lake: $146
- Guided Night Tour w/ Dinner & Hotel Transfer: $149
- Light up The Falls Small Group Tour with Fallsview Dinner: $155
- Evening Lights Tour with Skylon Tower Dinner: $177
- Sunset Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Dinner: $178
- Niagara Wine Tasting and three courses Dinner: $192
- Niagara Falls Evening Lights Tour With Skylon Tower Dinner: $192
- Night on Niagara Walking Tour with Fireworks Cruise + Dinner: $200
- Small Group Night Tour w/ Dinner & Light Show: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Atlanta $56Niagara Falls $20
Tours and Activities in Atlanta
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Atlanta.
- Civil Rights Self-Guided Audio App Walking Tour: $6.75
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $8.50
- Atlanta Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Olympic Park & Pemberton Place: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Civil Rights Movement in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Atlanta Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $13
- Atlanta Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $13
- SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket: $16
- Atlanta Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $18
- World of Coca-Cola Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry: $23
- Skip the Ticket Line: World of Coca-Cola Admission in Atlanta: $23
- LEGO® Discovery Center Admission Ticket: $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Maid of the Mist$37
Tours and Activities in Niagara Falls
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
- Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds Made in America Tour: $92
- Niagara Falls USA Winter Tour Cave, Tower, winery & Much More : $90
- Private Custom Niagara Falls, Canada Winery Tour from Buffalo,NY: $298
- 1 Hour Private Vineyard Dome Experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $45
- 30 Minute Niagara Falls Airplane Tour: $156
- 45 Minutes Whirlpool Tour in Niagara Falls: $32
- 7 Hour Niagara Falls USA Tour from Buffalo: $269
- All American Tour : $99
- All Attractions Niagara Falls American Tour with Boat Much More: $120
- All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE: $126
- All Niagara Falls USA Tour Maid of Mist Boat & So Much More : $130
- All inclusive Niagara Evening Light Show, Boat Ride & Cave Tour: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAtlanta $17Niagara Falls $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Atlanta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Atlanta:
- Drag Queen Guided Pub Crawl and Cabaret Show: $36
- ATLANTA Yes, Queen! Drag Queen Pub Crawl : $40
- Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North Georgia Mountains : $115
- North Georgia Mountains Two Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $137
- Bartram Trail Hike plus Wine Tasting: $159
- North Georgia Mountains Three Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $165
- North Georgia Mountains Private Three Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $180
Sample the Local Flavors in Niagara Falls
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Included Transportation : $56
- Small Group Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour: $96
- Sip, Swirl and Savour Chocolate & Wine Tour : $103
- Niagara Craft Brewery Tour Niagara Falls: $110
- 3.5 Hours NOTL E-Bike Wine Tour: $111
- Niagara All American All inclusive Boutique Wine Tour : $114
- Half Day Wine & Cheese Tour - Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour: $119
- Full-Day Group Wine Tour (with cheese and charcuterie) in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $141
- myWineCountry Experience Premium Wine Tours and Tastings: $148
- Relaxing three courses Lunch & Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $148
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch: $149
- Luxury Buffalo Brewery Tour: $149
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Atlanta and Niagara Falls, we can see that Atlanta is more expensive. And not only is Niagara Falls much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Niagara Falls would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Niagara Falls 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 Atlanta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Atlanta than you might in Niagara Falls.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Atlanta Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Atlanta or Niagara Falls?
Atlanta has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Niagara Falls. When comparing the sizes of Atlanta and Niagara Falls, 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.
When is the best time to visit Atlanta or Niagara Falls?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Atlanta or Niagara Falls in the Summer?
Both Niagara Falls and Atlanta during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Atlanta in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Atlanta is generally a little warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Atlanta average around 82°F (28°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Niagara Falls, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Atlanta. In the summer, Atlanta often gets less sunshine than Niagara Falls. Atlanta gets 271 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 306 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Atlanta. Atlanta usually gets more rain in July than Niagara Falls. Atlanta gets 5.2 inches (133 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAtlanta 82°F (28°C)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Atlanta or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Atlanta and Niagara Falls. Most visitors come to Atlanta for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Atlanta is much warmer than Niagara Falls in the autumn. The daily temperature in Atlanta averages around 66°F (19°C) in October, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In Atlanta, it's very sunny this time of the year. Atlanta usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during autumn. Atlanta gets 222 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 148 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Atlanta usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Atlanta gets 3 inches (77 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAtlanta 66°F (19°C)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Atlanta or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Atlanta as well as Niagara Falls. The winter months attract visitors to Atlanta because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Niagara Falls in the winter. In the winter, Atlanta is much warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the winter temperatures in Atlanta in January average around 45°F (7°C), and Niagara Falls averages at about -4°C (26°F).
In the winter, Atlanta often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Atlanta gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 89 hours of full sun.
Atlanta receives a lot of rain in the winter. Atlanta usually gets more rain in January than Niagara Falls. Atlanta gets 4.7 inches (120 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAtlanta 45°F (7°C)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Atlanta or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
Both Niagara Falls and Atlanta are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city are the main draw to Atlanta this time of year.
In April, Atlanta is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Atlanta average around 65°F (18°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Niagara Falls. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Atlanta. Atlanta usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during spring. Atlanta gets 262 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 203 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Atlanta. In April, Atlanta usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Atlanta gets 4.1 inches (104 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAtlanta 65°F (18°C)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and Atlanta
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 inches (120 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 inches (123 mm) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 inches (147 mm) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 inches (104 mm) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 inches (91 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 inches (133 mm) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 inches (95 mm) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 66°F (19°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 inches (111 mm) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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