Which place is cheaper, Halifax or Baltimore?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Baltimore or Halifax?
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 Baltimore and Halifax can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Baltimore or Halifax?
Baltimore
Baltimore is a large, industrial city and popular tourist destination in the state of Maryland. It is about an hour outside of Washington, D.C. and is a hub of tourism and entertainment for the area. It has a vibrant nightlife, comfortable climate, and is a great place to visit when you're in the area. The city proper has a population of about 600,000 and the metropolitan area has 2.7 million. Its economy is centered around science, technology, engineering and math and it has many undergraduate and graduate schools including the world renowned Johns Hopkins University.
Halifax
The quaint and charming coastal town of Halifax, Nova Scotia has an interesting personality. While it caters to travelers from all over the world, it maintains the pace and lifestyle of a small town.
Steeped in maritime history, Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia, and one of the world's greatest natural harbors. This busy seaport serves as the economic and cultural hub of Eastern Canada.
When planning your trip keep in mind that this city has a climate like other coastal cities. Summers are nice with the occasional humidity. Winters are mild, but still full of snow and wind. The best time of year to visit is most certainly the fall.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBaltimore $184Halifax $114
The average daily cost (per person) in Baltimore is $184, while the average daily cost in Halifax is $114. 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 Baltimore and Halifax in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBaltimore $93Halifax $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBaltimore $186Halifax $130
Compare Hotels in Baltimore and Halifax
Looking for a hotel in Baltimore or Halifax? 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: Baltimore Hotel Prices and Halifax Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Baltimore $21Halifax $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Baltimore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Baltimore:
- Private transfer To or Form Bethesda and Dulles International Airport: $209
- Private Arrival Transfer from Baltimore Washington Airport BWI: $60
- Oakland to San Francisco Airport (SFO)-Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Departure Private Transfer Baltimore to Baltimore Airport BWI - Business Vehicle: $111
- Private Transfer to BWI or Washington DC/Airports: $160
- Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) to Washington - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Baltimore City to Washington City - Private Car Transfer: $63
- BWI Airport: Transfer to Baltimore or Washington DC: $150
- Arrival Private Transfer Baltimore Airport BWI to Baltimore by Business Vehicle: $111
- Airport transfer to or from Silver Spring, MD & Reagan Airport(DCA): $200
- Airport Transfer Baltimore/Washington International Airport BWI to Washington,DC: $240
- Airport Transfer BWI Airport to Baltimore Downtown Area Only: $160
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Halifax
Also for Halifax, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Peggy’s Cove Small-Group Tour with Transfers: $80
- Halifax Airport (YHZ) to Halifax Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $68
- Halifax Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Halifax hotels: $133
- Halifax Stanfield Airport (YHZ) to Halifax Port-Arrival Transfer: $34
- Halifax Stanfield Airport (YHZ): Transfer to Halifax Port: $209
- Halifax Stanfield Airport(YHZ) to Halifax Port - Arrival Transfer: $34
- Transfer to/from Stanfield International Airport: $44
- Private Transfer from Halifax Stanfield Airport to Halifax: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Baltimore or Halifax?
Prices for flights to both Halifax and Baltimore 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 dayBaltimore $46Halifax $31
Typical Food Prices in Baltimore
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Baltimore:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2) in Fells Point$76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Baltimore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Baltimore.
- Inner Harbor Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner: $67
- Federal Hill Food Tour: $71
- Little Italy and Jonestown Food Tour: $73
- Fells Point Food Tour in Baltimore: $74
- Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $84
- Christmas Day Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $84
- Baltimore Signature Dinner Cruise: $101
- Baltimore Buffet Dinner/Dance Cruise of the Inner Harbor: $119
- Baltimore Father's Day Buffet Dinner Cruise : $126
- Baltimore New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise: $251
Typical Food Prices in Halifax
For Halifax, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Bluenose II Restaurant$45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Halifax
For Halifax, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Peggy's Cove Small Group Night Tour with Dinner: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Baltimore $18Halifax $28
Tours and Activities in Baltimore
Here are a few actual costs in Baltimore for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Antietam National Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour: $15
- Assateague Island Cruise Departs from Ocean Pines: $45
- Baltimore Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $44
- Baltimore Father's Day Buffet Brunch Cruise Tour: $105
- Baltimore Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures: $24
- Baltimore Harbor Tour: $28
- Baltimore Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate: $92
- Baltimore Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
- Baltimore Signature Lunch Cruise: $76
- Baltimore Walking Foodie Tour in Fells Point: $99
- Baltimore's Cruise ship Tour-shuttle service: $25
- Baltimore's Historical Sightseeing Tour: $41
Tours and Activities in Halifax
For Halifax, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover the Halifax Explosion Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- Churches, Gardens, & Graveyards Smartphone Tour: $5.11
- Halifax Boardwalk and Seaport: Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Exlore Halifax with 3 Unique Smartphone Audio Walking Tours: $13
- Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt: $38
- From City and Peggy's Cove Sunset Guided Tour: $65
- City Segway Tour: $67
- Small-Group Tour with Citadel and Peggy's Cove: $94
- Small Group Walking Tour with Citadel & Museum: $102
- From Small Group Lunenberg Express Tour: $120
- Guided Harbourfront Food Walking Tour: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBaltimore $17Halifax $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Baltimore
Also in Baltimore, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Tour by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $33
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- From Patapsco Region Wine Tour with Lunch: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Baltimore and Halifax, we can see that Baltimore is more expensive. And not only is Halifax much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Halifax would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Halifax 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 Baltimore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baltimore than you might in Halifax.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Baltimore Expensive? and Is Halifax Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Baltimore or Halifax?
Baltimore has a larger population, and is about 70% larger than the population of Halifax. When comparing the sizes of Baltimore and Halifax, 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 Baltimore or Halifax?
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 Baltimore or Halifax in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Baltimore as well as Halifax. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Baltimore this time of year.
In July, Baltimore is generally a little warmer than Halifax. Daily temperatures in Baltimore average around 78°F (25°C), and Halifax fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Halifax. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Baltimore this time of the year. In the summer, Baltimore often gets more sunshine than Halifax. Baltimore gets 283 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Halifax receives 230 hours of full sun.
Baltimore receives a lot of rain in the summer. Baltimore usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Halifax. Baltimore gets 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain, while Halifax receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBaltimore 78°F (25°C)Halifax 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Baltimore or Halifax in the Autumn?
Both Halifax and Baltimore are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Baltimore for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Baltimore is a little warmer than Halifax in the autumn. The daily temperature in Baltimore averages around 57°F (14°C) in October, and Halifax fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Baltimore usually receives more sunshine than Halifax during autumn. Baltimore gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Halifax receives 148 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Halifax. In October, Baltimore usually receives less rain than Halifax. Baltimore gets 2.8 inches (71 mm) of rain, while Halifax receives 121 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBaltimore 57°F (14°C)Halifax 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Baltimore or Halifax in the Winter?
Both Halifax and Baltimore during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Baltimore in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Halifax can be very cold during winter. Baltimore can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Baltimore is much warmer than Halifax. Typically, the winter temperatures in Baltimore in January average around 32°F (0°C), and Halifax averages at about -4°C (24°F).
In the winter, Baltimore often gets more sunshine than Halifax. Baltimore gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Halifax receives 111 hours of full sun.
Halifax gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Baltimore usually gets less rain in January than Halifax. Baltimore gets 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain, while Halifax receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBaltimore 32°F (0°C)Halifax -4°C (24°F)
Should I visit Baltimore or Halifax in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Baltimore and Halifax. Most visitors come to Baltimore for the activities around the city during these months.
The weather in Halifax can be very cold. In April, Baltimore is generally much warmer than Halifax. Daily temperatures in Baltimore average around 54°F (12°C), and Halifax fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
In Baltimore, it's very sunny this time of the year. Baltimore usually receives more sunshine than Halifax during spring. Baltimore gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Halifax receives 148 hours of full sun in the spring.
Halifax receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Baltimore usually receives less rain than Halifax. Baltimore gets 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain, while Halifax receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBaltimore 54°F (12°C)Halifax 4°C (39°F)
Typical Weather for Halifax and Baltimore
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) | -4°C (24°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Feb | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) | -5°C (24°F) | 108 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) | -1°C (31°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) | 4°C (39°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | 9°C (48°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jun | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jul | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Aug | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) | 18°C (65°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Sep | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) | 15°C (58°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Oct | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) | 10°C (49°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) |
| Nov | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) | 5°C (40°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Dec | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | -1°C (29°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
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