Which place is cheaper, Quebec City or Boone?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Boone and Quebec City can help you decide which place is right for you.
Boone is located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina. It is a popular destination in large part because it is the home of Appalachian State University, but even independent of the school, it is a great tourist destination. It also makes a good base for a ski vacation. The town has a population of just over 17,000 and is the county seat of Watauga County. It's named for the well known American pioneer, Daniel Boone. During the summer you can catch an outdoor drama, Horn of the West, that highlights the history of the area during the American Revolutionary War.
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.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Boone is $173, while the average daily cost in Quebec City is $126. 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 Boone and Quebec City in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Quebec City are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quebec City:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Boone:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quebec City.
Here are a few actual costs in Quebec City for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec City:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Boone and Quebec City, we can see that Boone is more expensive. And not only is Quebec City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Quebec City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quebec City 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 Boone would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Boone than you might in Quebec City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Boone Expensive? and Is Quebec City Expensive?.
Quebec City has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Boone. When comparing the sizes of Boone 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.