A Travel Price Comparison for Canada Calgary vs. Victoria for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Calgary or Victoria?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Calgary and Victoria 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: Calgary or Victoria?

Calgary

Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and, located at the edge of the prairie and foothills, it is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. If you're headed to Banff or Jasper, this is likely to be your first stop. It's also Canada's fourth largest city and worth a few days visit. Calgary's economy is diverse, but includes energy, financial services, film and television, transportation, technology, manufacturing, and much more.

Victoria

The capital city of British Columbia, Canada, Victoria is positioned near the southern edge of Vancouver Island. It's a wonderfully pleasant city and has been nicknamed the Garden City because of its vast green space and public gardens. There is a population of just over 80,000 in the city proper and almost 350,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Dating back to 1843, it's also one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest. As such, it has many historic buildings and beautiful architecture. It also has the second oldest Chinatown in North America, following San Francisco's.

Which city is cheaper, Victoria or Calgary?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Calgary is $125, while the average daily cost in Victoria is $149. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Calgary and Victoria in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Calgary $59
    Victoria $93
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Calgary $118
    Victoria $186
Compare Hotels in Calgary and Victoria

Looking for a hotel in Calgary or Victoria? 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.

Hotels in Calgary


Hotels in Victoria


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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: Calgary Hotel Prices and Victoria Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Calgary $10
    Victoria $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Calgary

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Calgary:

  • Transfer in private minivan from Calgary Downtown to Calgary Airport (YYC): $59
  • Transfer in private minivan from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Calgary Downtown: $59
  • Transfer in Private Car from Calgary Downtown to Calgary Airport (YYC): $41
  • Transfer in Private Car from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Calgary Downtown: $41
  • Transfer between Calgary International Airport and Banff: $61
  • Shuttle Transfer Calgary to Banff: $387
  • Shared Arrival Transfer: Calgary Airport to Alberta Hotels: $63
  • Round-Trip Transfer in Private Car from-to Calgary Airport in Calgary Downtown: $82
  • Round trip transfer in private minivan from-to Calgary Airport-Calgary Downtown: $119
  • Round Trip Calgary Airport (YYC) Transfer to Calgary City Center: $103
  • Private Transfer: YYC to Calgary Downtown: $106
  • Private Transfer: YYC to Banff by Sedan: $333

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Victoria

Also for Victoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Coach Transfer from Downtown Victoria to Downtown Vancouver: $62
  • Coach Transfer from Downtown Victoria to Downtown Vancouver Hotels: $73
  • Private ARRIVAL Transfer from Seychelles Airport to any Mahe Hotel: $68
  • Private Arrival Transfer from SEZ Seychelles Airport to Anse Aux Pins, Au Cap or Anse Royale: $24
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Seychelles Airport SEZ to Anse Louis, Anse Boileau, Barbaron or Grand Anse: $38
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to Anse Forban, Takamaka, Baie Lazare or Anse La Mouche: $42
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Seychelles International Airport SEZ to Victoria: $19
  • Private Departure Transfer from Anse Aux Pins, Au Cap or Anse Royale to SEZ Seychelles Airport: $24
  • Private Departure Transfer from Anse Forban, Takamaka, Baie Lazare or Anse La Mouche to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ): $42
  • Private Departure Transfer from Victoria to Seychelles International Airport SEZ: $19
  • Private SEZ Seychelles Airport - Anse Aux Pins, Au Cap or Anse Royale Round-Trip Transfer: $48
  • Private SEZ Seychelles Airport - Anse Louis, Anse Boileau, Barbaron or Grand Anse Round-Trip Transfer: $75

Is it cheaper to fly into Calgary or Victoria?

Prices for flights to both Victoria and Calgary 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Calgary $25
    Victoria $22
Typical Food prices in Calgary

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Calgary:


  • Bread, Chips, Cheese
    $8.30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Victoria

For Victoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • 3.5-Hour Guided Bike and Food Tour: $86
  • Georgie Bass (Patch 2 Plate) Cooking Classes: $123
  • Small Group Wine & Food Tour to the Cowichan Valley: $128

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Calgary $13
    Victoria $37
Typical Entertainment prices in Calgary

Here are a few typical costs in Calgary for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Stampede Admission (for 2)
    $22

Tours and Activities in Calgary

Here are a few actual costs in Calgary for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 15Seat Minivan -Private Tour From Calgary-Banff/Canmore/Edmonton/Drumheller: $837
  • 4-Day Winter Banff Mini Tour: $1,081
  • 7seat Minivan -Private Tour From Calgary-Banff/Canmore/Edmonton/Drumheller: $512
  • Calgary City Sightseeing Tour: $173
  • Calgary Downtown: 2-Hour Introductory Walking Tour: $23
  • Calgary and Banff Mountain Biking Adventure: $347
  • Calgary to Royal Tyler Museum | Drumheller | Badland – Private Sightseeing Tour: $195
  • Calgary's Beltline District GPS-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $5.63
  • 2 Hour Stampede Park Art & Wild West Tour: $23
  • Calgary Tower General Admission Ticket: $15
  • Private Tour with a Local: $29
  • Self-Guided Kayak Tour on the Bow River: $41

Tours and Activities in Victoria

For Victoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Victoria Grand City Private Tour and Craigdarroch Castle: $11
  • Victoria Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Historical Chinatown Walking Tour: $17
  • Victoria Extreme Adventure Obstacle Course: $18
  • Victoria Kids Aerial Adventure Course: $23
  • Victoria Scenic Walking Tour Guided by a Professional Photographer: $23
  • Half-Day Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $27
  • Victoria Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local: $29
  • Walking Tour of Victoria Mahe: $31
  • Victoria Classic Adventure Course: $41
  • Victoria Castles and Neighborhoods Bike Tour: $48
  • Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour: $51

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Calgary $8.99
    Victoria $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Calgary

Also in Calgary, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Calgary Bar Crawl: Cruisin' Calgary: $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Victoria

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Victoria:

  • Pedal Pub Crawl Downtown Victoria: $33
  • Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings: $65
  • Victoria Craft Beer and Distillery Tour: $87
  • Victoria Wine Tour with Private Tastings and Samples: $99
  • Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings: $116
  • Private Wine Tasting in Beautiful Cowichan Valley: $117
  • Private Saanich Peninsula Wine Tour: $117
  • Private Pub Tour on Vancouver Island: $264
  • Cowichan Valley Wine Tasting: Explore Vancouver Island's New Wine Appelation: $273
  • Victoria Whale -Watching Tour and Wine Tour: $333
  • Cowichan Valley Wine Tours from Victoria: $430
  • Wine Tasting Tour in The Yarra Valley: $582

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Calgary and Victoria, we can see that Victoria is more expensive. And not only is Calgary much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Calgary would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Calgary 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 Victoria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Victoria than you might in Calgary.

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