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
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBritish Columbia $156Quebec $188
The average daily cost (per person) in British Columbia is $156, while the average daily cost in Quebec is $188. 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 $78Quebec $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBritish Columbia $156Quebec $218
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 $21Quebec $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in British Columbia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in British Columbia:
- Field to Calgary Airport (YYC) - Departure Private Transfer: $297
- Mount Washington to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) - Departure Transfer: $208
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Victoria Airpoirt (YYJ): $179
- Vancouver Airport Private Transfer to Whistler: $133
- Private Transfer from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nanaimo Port: $128
- Private Transfer from Victoria City Hotels to Nanaimo Cruise Port: $127
- Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer: $66
- Nanaimo to Vancouver Coach Bus Transfer: $50
- Calgary Airport Transfer to/from Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise: $43
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: $217
- Airport Transfer From YQB to Quebec City — More Than a Ride: $98
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $155
- Departure Transfer: Montreal to Airport YUL by Luxury SUV: $162
- From Quebec City : Cruise & Visit to Grosse-Ile with bus transfer: $94
- From Quebec City: Grosse Île Tour & Cruise + Bus Transfer: $104
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Quebec: $249
- Le Terminal Quebec Port to Québec Airport (YQB) - Departure Private Transfer: $101
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $135
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services: $72
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $72
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 $51Quebec $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in British Columbia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in British Columbia.
- Kelowna Top 5 Food Tour with Drinks: $86
- Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks: $87
- Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria: $93
- Whistler's Finer Things: 4-Course Dinner & Champagne Sabering: $166
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec
For Quebec, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Thai and Cambodian Cooking Class Experience in Montréal: $58
- Quebecois Aperitif Food Tour in Quebec City: $61
- Jean Talon Market & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings: $87
- The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $93
- Montreal Mile End Guided Food Tour by Local Montreal Tours: $99
- Montreal Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes in Trendy Mile End: $99
- Food Tour in Quebec With A Local Guide: $111
- Montreal Home Dining & Dim Sum Cooking Class: $115
- Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings: $115
- Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Local Tastings: $125
- Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $129
- Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.British Columbia $42Quebec $23
Tours and Activities in British Columbia
Here are a few actual costs in British Columbia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Wilderness Adventure Snowmobile Tour in Whistler: $195
- 24 Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Double Decker Victoria City Tour: $52
- 2hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC: $140
- 4 Hour Afternoon Whale Watching Tour: $168
- 4 Hour Morning Whale Watching Tour: $168
- 4 Hour Whale and Wildlife tour: $171
- 4 Hours Guided Mountain Bike Tour: $259
- 4 Tours Audio Adventure between Whistler & Lake Louise: $22
- 4-Hour Sailing Adventure on The Strait of Juan de Fuca: $130
- 4h Butchart Gardens and Victoria City Private Tour: $246
- 4hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC: $246
- 60-Minute Beacon Hill Park Tour: $224
Tours and Activities in Quebec
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Quebec.
- Montreal Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.61
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Montréal with Audio Guide: $5.83
- Quebec City Walking Tour 1h45 and 24 Audio Comments: $6.77
- Montreal Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h15 and 24 Audio Comments: $6.88
- Montréal Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.65
- APP Self-Guided Tours Quebec with Audioguide: $9.33
- Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- 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
- Quebec City Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $14
- Québec: Fortifications-of-Québec Guided Walking Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBritish Columbia $11Quebec $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:
- Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour: $47
- Victoria Craft Brewery Tour: $87
- Signature West Kelowna Wine Tour: $108
- Signature Lake Country Wine Tour: $108
- Victoria Craft Beer and Distillery Tour: $109
- Naramata Half Day Wine Tour (Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Grat!): $115
- East Kelowna Half-Day Guided Wine Tour With 4 Wineries: $115
- OK Falls Half Day Wine Tour- Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Gratuity!: $115
- Sunset Sip Wine Tour: $115
- West Kelowna Half Day Wine Tour- Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Grat!: $115
- West Kelowna Half-Day Guided Wine Tour With 4 Wineries: $115
- Osoyoos Half Day Wine Tour (Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Gratuity!): $115
Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Quebec City: $15
- Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $21
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $25
- Quebec City: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour: $50
- Quebec City: Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $94
- Quebec Cheese and Wine Tasting: $94
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $95
- Quebec City: Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $107
- Quebec City: Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between British Columbia and Quebec, we can see that Quebec is more expensive. And not only is British Columbia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to British Columbia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in British Columbia 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 Quebec would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Quebec than you might in British Columbia.
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.