Which place is cheaper, Quebec 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 Quebec?
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 Quebec 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 Quebec?
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.
Quebec
The culture and history of Europe is alive and well in North America. The largest province in Canada, Quebec, was a French colony from the time of Jacques Cartier in 1534 until 1760. Today, it is the only province in Canada where French is the official language. With the second largest population in the country, approximately 6.4 million, or 80% of the people speak French as their native language.
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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British Columbia Prices
Canada PricesQuebec Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBritish Columbia $178,409Quebec $193
The average daily cost (per person) in British Columbia is $178,409, while the average daily cost in Quebec is $193. 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 Quebec in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBritish Columbia $96,177Quebec $111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBritish Columbia $
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192Quebec $222
Compare Hotels in British Columbia and Quebec
Looking for a hotel in British Columbia or Quebec? 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 $13,297Quebec $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in British Columbia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in British Columbia:
- Private Transfer, Vancouver, BC to Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal, VIP SUV : $300
- Private Transfer from Vancouver City to Vancouver (YVR) Airport: $297
- Vancouver Airport YVR Round-Trip Private Transfer by Luxury SUV: $293
- Victoria to Vancouver Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way: $289
- Vancouver Cruise Transfers/ Pre & Post Cruise City Sightseeing Tour Private: $280
- Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Mount Washington - Arrival Transfer: $273
- Private Port Transfer Canada Place Cruise Terminal to Richmond BC: $243
- Vancouver Cruise Ship to/from YVR Airport.Hotel Private Transfer: $221
- Private Transfer from Vancouver Downtown to Whistler: $219
- Vancouver Airport (YVR) to White Rock - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $216
- Private Transfer from Richmond to Canada Place Cruise Terminal: $211
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Vancouver APT-HTL(YVR): $188
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec
Also for Quebec, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 8 Passengers Transfer from or to Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal City Center : $222
- Departure transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL by Car or SUV: $60
- From Quebec City : Cruise & Visit to Grosse-Ile with bus transfer: $107
- From Quebec City: Grosse Île Tour & Cruise + Bus Transfer: $104
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port to Quebec - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port to Quebec - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $149
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Quebec: $249
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $73
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van: $186
- Private One Way Transfer from Montreal to Montreal Airport: $64
- Private Transfer from Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec City: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into British Columbia or Quebec?
Prices for flights to both Quebec 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 $64,744Quebec $61
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 Quebec
For Quebec, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Quebecois Aperitif Food Tour in Quebec City: $61
- Beyond the Market Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $81
- Montreal Cooking Class - Learn to make Dim Sums: $84
- Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings: $89
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $89
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $115
- Jewish Neighborhood Food Tour: $129
- Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $129
- Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $129
- Montreal Cooking Class x Michelin-Trained Chef: $132
- Progressive Dinner on Grande-Allée and History Tour: $202
- Quebec City: Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.British Columbia $11,394Quebec $23
Tours and Activities in British Columbia
Here are a few actual costs in British Columbia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Private Tour of City of Vancouver: $147
- Cruise Ship Terminal to Vancouver Airport Private Transport: $150
- Guided Bike /E-bike Tour in Whistler From Vancouver: $218
- Half-day Hike and Bike Tour in Vancouver: $129
- Spirit Of Vancouver Bike or Ebike Tour: $100
- Vancouver 1-Day city tour: $98
- Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver: $190
- Whistler Discovery and Waterfalls Small Group Tour: : $196
- 1 day Whistler Tour from Vancouver Experience (chn&eng): $88
- 2 Hour Evening Adventure Kayaking Tour: $78
- 2 Hour Late Afternoon Winter Zipline Adventure: $124
- 2 Hour Wilderness Adventure Snowmobile Tour in Whistler: $199
Tours and Activities in Quebec
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Quebec.
- Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based : $5.00
- Montreal Prohibition Mystery: Self-Guided Walking Adventure: $7.20
- Montréal Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.74
- APP Self-Guided Tours Quebec with Audioguide: $9.62
- Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- Montreal's Golden Square Mile: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Quebec City: Observatoire de la Capitale Entry Ticket: $11
- Quebec City: MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- Old Montreal: Self-Guided Tour from Place D‘Armes to Old Port: $12
- Québec: Fortifications-of-Québec Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Old Quebec Walking Tour with a Certified Local Guide: $15
- La Citadelle de Québec Ticket and Guided Tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBritish Columbia $4,353Quebec $17
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 Quebec
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec:
- Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $21
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $24
- Quebec City: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour: $50
- Quebec City: Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $94
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $96
- Quebec City: Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $107
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between British Columbia and Quebec, we can see that British Columbia is more expensive. And not only is Quebec much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Quebec would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quebec 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 Quebec.
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 Quebec Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, British Columbia or Quebec?
Quebec has a larger population, and is about 75% larger than the population of British Columbia. When comparing the sizes of British Columbia and Quebec, 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.