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 $173,509Quebec $188
The average daily cost (per person) in British Columbia is $173,509, 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 $93,574Quebec $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBritish Columbia $
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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 $12,929Quebec $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in British Columbia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in British Columbia:
- Private Vancouver To Whistler Or Whistler To Vancouver Transfer: $299
- Field to Calgary Airport (YYC) - Departure Private Transfer: $298
- Private Transfer from Vancouver City to Vancouver (YVR) Airport: $288
- Whitewater Rafting from Vancouver with Lunch and Transfers: $288
- Vancouver Airport YVR Round-Trip Private Transfer by Luxury SUV: $285
- Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Mount Washington - Arrival Transfer: $265
- Whistler to Vancouver Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way: $262
- Vancouver to Whistler Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way: $256
- Vancouver Private Cruise Ship Transfer: $253
- Private Port Transfer Canada Place Cruise Terminal to Richmond BC: $248
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $236
- Private Transfer from Vancouver Downtown to Whistler: $232
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: $216
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $155
- Departure transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL by Car or SUV: $62
- From Quebec City: Grosse Île Tour & Cruise + Bus Transfer: $92
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port to Quebec - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Quebec: $243
- Le Terminal Quebec Port to Québec Airport (YQB) - Departure Private Transfer: $102
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal Hotels - Private Transfer: $69
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $174
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van: $181
- Montreal hotels to Montréal Airport (YUL) - Private Transfer: $69
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 $62,931Quebec $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in British Columbia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in British Columbia.
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Vancouver: $61
- 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
- A Wok Around Granville Island Public Market Food Tour: $108
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $120
- Vancouver Private Food Tour: Taste 6+ Local Dishes & Fresh Sushi: $135
- Vancouver Chinatown Tour and Dumpling-Making Cooking Class: $135
- Whistler's Finer Things: 4-Course Dinner & Champagne Sabering: $157
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec
For Quebec, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Happy Hour Brew Tour in Montreal with Dinner: $86
- Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine: $86
- Jean Talon Market & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings: $87
- Montreal Elite Mile End Food Tour: $97
- Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine & 7 Tastings: $99
- Montreal Mile End Guided Food Tour by Local Montreal Tours: $99
- Quebec : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $108
- Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings: $115
- Montreal Home Dining & Dim Sum Cooking Class: $115
- Private Authentic Cooking Class in Montreal with Sokun: $115
- Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Local Tastings: $122
- Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $123
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.British Columbia $11,079Quebec $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: $144
- 2 Hours Private Tour of Stanley Park Vancouver: $129
- 2 Hours eBike Tour in Whistler with Local Guide: $108
- 24 Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Double Decker Victoria City Tour: $52
- 2hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC: $140
- 3 Hours Private Tour of City of Vancouver: $216
- 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
Tours and Activities in Quebec
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Quebec.
- Old Quebec Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.08
- Uncover Old Fun Walking Tour with a guide-Gratuity based: $4.33
- Québec: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Historic Québec City: $5.83
- Quebec City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Quebec City Walking Tour 1h45 and 24 Audio Comments: $6.75
- APP Self-Guided Tours Quebec with Audioguide: $9.34
- Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- Quebec City Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $14
- La Citadelle de Québec Ticket and Guided Tour: $16
- Quebec City: MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBritish Columbia $4,233Quebec $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:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Vancouver BC: $15
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $25
- Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour: $52
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Neighbourhood Walking Tour: $64
- Victoria Craft Brewery Tour: $87
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $87
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $105
- 4-Hour Okanagan Valley Wine Tasting. Wineries of East Kelowna Bench.: $105
- Signature Lake Country Wine Tour: $108
- Signature West Kelowna Wine Tour: $108
- Victoria Craft Beer and Distillery Tour: $108
- West Kelowna Half Day Wine Tour- Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Grat!: $115
Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec:
- Guided visits and tasting at a Quebec distillery: $16
- Montreal Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting at Cirka: $18
- Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $20
- Quebec City: Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $93
- Quebec Cheese and Wine Tasting: $94
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $95
- Quebec City: Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $145
- Experience the Flavors of Montérégie on a Guided Wine Tour: $283
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.