Which place is cheaper, Kamloops or Bryce Canyon National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bryce Canyon National Park or Kamloops?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Bryce Canyon National Park and Kamloops can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bryce Canyon National Park or Kamloops?
Bryce Canyon National Park
As one of Utah's most popular national parks, Bryce Canyon National Park is over 35,000 acres of breathtaking geological wonders. While it's not actually a canyon, Bryce Canyon is a giant natural amphitheater created by years of erosion.
With 200 miles of visibility, world-class air quality and near-perfect weather from April until October, it's easy to see why this park attracts over one million visitors every year. The series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters includes rocks of many colors and unique formations such as slot canyons and spires known as "hoodoos."
Kamloops
In British Columbia, Canada, Kamloops is perhaps most famous for the large number of tournaments it hosts, everything from the Strauss Canada Cup of Curling, to the World Fly Fishing Championships. It also hosts Skate Canada, Tim Horton's Olympic Qualifying Bike Race, and the World Junior Hockey Championships among others. The city is in the south central part of the province and it sits near the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River near Kamloops Lake. The city has a population of about 85,000 and it's the largest community in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City, The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBryce Canyon National Park $135Kamloops $81
The average daily cost (per person) in Bryce Canyon National Park is $135, while the average daily cost in Kamloops is $81. 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 Bryce Canyon National Park and Kamloops in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBryce Canyon National Park $67Kamloops $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBryce Canyon National Park $134Kamloops $88
Compare Hotels in Bryce Canyon National Park and Kamloops
Looking for a hotel in Bryce Canyon National Park or Kamloops? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bryce Canyon National Park Hotel Prices and Kamloops Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bryce Canyon National Park $56Kamloops $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Bryce Canyon National Park or Kamloops?
Prices for flights to both Kamloops and Bryce Canyon National Park 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 dayBryce Canyon National Park $33Kamloops $24
Typical Food Prices in Kamloops
For Kamloops, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$5.81
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Lunch for Two$25
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Coffee and Gelato$12
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bryce Canyon National Park $30Kamloops $13
Tours and Activities in Bryce Canyon National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bryce Canyon National Park.
- Ruby's Horseback Adventures Utah 1.5 Hour Ride: $80
- 8 Hours Cosmic Ashtray Experience in Escalante: $299
- Bryce Canyon E-bike Tour : $105
- Bryce Canyon National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
- Bryce Canyon Photography Tours: $289
- Full-Day Private Scenic Byway 12 Audio Driving Tour : $8.99
- Grand Staircase Full-Day Private Tour: $299
- Grand Staircase-Escalante Full Day Small Group Tour : $299
- Half Day Canyoneering Tour in Egypt Slot Canyon: $159
- Hiking Experience in Bryce Canyon National Park: $120
- Horseback Riding Experience through Red Canyon with a Guide: $105
- Peekaboo, Spooky and Dry Fork Slot Canyon Tour: $139
Tours and Activities in Kamloops
For Kamloops, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Skip the Line: Kamloops BC Wildlife Park Admission Ticket: $14
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops & Revelstoke: $6.35
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops and Vancouver: $6.35
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Kamloops by Zombie Scavengers: $21
- Vancouver and Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $6.21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBryce Canyon National Park $6.78Kamloops $6.77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bryce Canyon National Park and Kamloops, we can see that Bryce Canyon National Park is more expensive. And not only is Kamloops much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kamloops would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kamloops 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 Bryce Canyon National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bryce Canyon National Park than you might in Kamloops.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bryce Canyon National Park Expensive? and Is Kamloops Expensive?.
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.