Which place is cheaper, Prince Edward Island or British Columbia?
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 British Columbia or Prince Edward Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between British Columbia and Prince Edward Island can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: British Columbia or Prince Edward Island?
British Columbia
The westernmost province in Canada, British Columbia, is four times the size of Great Britain with less than one tenth of the population. This is due to the vast mountain ranges just ready to be tackled including the Rockies, Selkirks and the Coastal Range. With vibrant cities and ambitious outdoor activities, British Columbia is ready for any traveler.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Canada, The Best Adventure Tours to Canada, The Best Eco Tours in Canada, and The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBritish Columbia $178,409Prince Edward Island $170
The average daily cost (per person) in British Columbia is $178,409, while the average daily cost in Prince Edward Island is $170. 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 British Columbia and Prince Edward Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBritish Columbia $96,177Prince Edward Island $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBritish Columbia $
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Compare Hotels in British Columbia and Prince Edward Island
Looking for a hotel in British Columbia 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.British Columbia $13,297Prince Edward Island $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in British Columbia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in British Columbia:
- Vancouver Cruise Ship to/from YVR Airport.Hotel Private Transfer: $221
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by SUV: $125
- Calgary Airport Transfer to/from Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise: $43
- Canada Cruise Port to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Private Transfer: $121
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver Arrival Private Transfer: $87
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $121
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by Minibus: $151
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to YVR Airport or Cruise Port- Business Car: $87
- Departure Private Transfer from Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by SUV: $103
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury Car: $179
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury SUV: $147
- Group Transfer to/from Vancouver International Airport (YVR): $33
Is it cheaper to fly into British Columbia or Prince Edward Island?
Prices for flights to both Prince Edward Island and British Columbia 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 dayBritish Columbia $64,744Prince Edward Island $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in British Columbia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in British Columbia.
- A Slice of Victoria Pizza and Craft Beer Walking Tour: $70
- Vancouver Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $75
- Mt Pleasant Food Tour from Vancouver: $82
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $83
- Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks: $85
- Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria: $88
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $99
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $115
- Granville Island Market VIP Walking Food Tour : $115
- Hidden Vancouver Tour with Dinner: $118
- Indulge in a Wine & Food Tour - Cowichan Valley : $125
- Vancouver Chinatown Tour and Dumpling-Making Cooking Class : $135
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.
- Charlottetown Small Group Harbor Walking Food Tour : $73
- Sunset Dinner Cruise on North America's LARGEST Solar Boat! (6PM): $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.British Columbia $11,394Prince Edward Island $33
Tours and Activities in British Columbia
Here are a few actual costs in British Columbia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Gratuity-Based Vancouver City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour: $4.00
- Stanley Park Self Guided Walking Tour: $5.32
- Discover Stanley Park: A Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.65
- Spy Escape in Vancouver: Outdoor Puzzle Adventure: $7.20
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park: $7.39
- Victoria Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.68
- Victoria Harbour: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $8.06
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops & Revelstoke: $8.08
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops and Vancouver: $8.08
- Sea to Sky Highway: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $8.12
- Ticket to Immersive Museum in Chinatown: $8.87
- Vancouver Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
Tours and Activities in Prince Edward Island
Here are a few actual costs in Prince Edward Island for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Charlottetown Audio Walking Tour : $9.56
- Self Guided Charlottetown Tour with a Sixth-Generation Islander: $9.99
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Charlottetown PE: $11
- Downtown Charlottetown: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Self Guided Audio Driving Tour of the North Shore of PEI: $13
- Charlottetown Walking Tour: $20
- Historic Walking Tour of Charlottetown: $21
- Pony Express City Tour: $24
- Horse Drawn Historical Guided Tour: $37
- Charlottetown Small Group Walking Tour With Province House: $43
- 1.5hr Harbour Experience on North America's LARGEST solar boat!: $58
- Charlottetown waterfront SOLAR PartyBike food & drink experience!: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBritish Columbia $4,353Prince Edward Island $14
Sample the Local Flavors in British Columbia
Also in British Columbia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vancouver British Columbia Bar Crawl: $15
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Neighbourhood Walking Tour: $65
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $89
- Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour: $92
- North Vancouver Elite Walking Brewery Tour: $95
- Lake Country Scenic Wine Tour With Wine Tasting Experience: $103
- Half-Day West Kelowna Afternoon Wine tour: $110
- Kelowna Wine Tour by E-bike, Okanagan Valley Views and Lunch: $110
- Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings: $112
- East Kelowna Half-Day Guided Wine Tour With 4 Wineries: $117
- Naramata Half Day Wine Tour (Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Grat!): $117
- Sunset Sip Wine Tour : $117
Sample the Local Flavors in Prince Edward Island
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Prince Edward Island:
- Charlottetown Bar Crawl Birthplace of Confederation: $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between British Columbia and Prince Edward Island, we can see that British Columbia 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 British Columbia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in British Columbia 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 British Columbia Expensive? and Is Prince Edward Island Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, British Columbia or Prince Edward Island?
British Columbia has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Prince Edward Island. When comparing the sizes of British Columbia 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.