Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or Denali National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Denali National Park or Niagara Falls?
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 Denali National Park and Niagara Falls can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Denali National Park or Niagara Falls?
Denali National Park
There is a place in Alaska, 240 miles wide, where you can be a part of the wild frontier. The expansive and untouched area of Denali National Park welcomes thousands of visitors ever year with stunning natural wonders and incredible wildlife like grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou and more.
As home to North America's tallest peak, Denali has attracted nature adventurers from all over the world. Established in 1917 as wildlife refuge, Denali National Park contains areas of tundra and taiga. Taiga zones are covered in evergreen, spruce and aspen trees, while tundra zones are full of miniaturized versions of the plants including flowers, mosses and shrubs.
Remember that the weather changes without warning in Denali. It is a well known to the locals that you can expect sun, wind, rain and clouds in the same day. Pack accordingly.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage, The Best 2-Week Tours from San Francisco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDenali National Park $218Niagara Falls $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Denali National Park is $218, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $122. 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 Denali National Park and Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDenali National Park $116Niagara Falls $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDenali National Park $232Niagara Falls $148
Compare Hotels in Denali National Park and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Denali National Park or Niagara Falls? 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: Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Denali National Park $76Niagara Falls $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Denali National Park
Also for Denali National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shuttle Transfer: Anchorage ↔ Denali National Park: $150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Buffalo Niagara Airport to Holiday Valley - Round-Trip Transfer: $263
- Round-Trip Private-Safe Transfer Between Buffalo Airport & Niagara Falls Canada: $262
- ROUNDTRIP Ground Transfer Buffalo Niagara Int Airport (BUF)-Niagara Falls Canada: $207
- Private Half Day Niagara Wine Tour Visit with Transfer Included: $200
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls, ON to Toronto downtown: $197
- Departure Private Transfer: Niagara Falls to Toronto Airport YYZ in Luxury SUV: $195
- Private Transfer: Niagara Int’l Airport (IAG) USA to Niagara Falls, ON: $194
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto, Canada (Downtown): $178
- Transfer Niagara-on-the-Lake Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $160
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $160
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Niagara Falls Ontario to Toronto (YYZ) Airport: $159
- Private Arrival Transfer: Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls, New York: $138
Is it cheaper to fly into Denali National Park or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls and Denali 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 dayDenali National Park $57Niagara Falls $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Niagara Falls
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
- The Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Food Tour: $105
- Walking Food Tour in Niagara Falls: $108
- Niagara Falls Sightseeing Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner Niagara On The Lake: $146
- Guided Night Tour w/ Dinner & Hotel Transfer: $149
- Light up The Falls Small Group Tour with Fallsview Dinner: $155
- Evening Lights Tour with Skylon Tower Dinner: $177
- Sunset Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Dinner: $178
- Niagara Wine Tasting and three courses Dinner: $192
- Niagara Falls Evening Lights Tour With Skylon Tower Dinner: $192
- Night on Niagara Walking Tour with Fireworks Cruise + Dinner: $200
- Small Group Night Tour w/ Dinner & Light Show: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Denali National Park $30Niagara Falls $20
Tours and Activities in Denali National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Denali National Park.
- 2.5-Hour Denali Wilderness ATV Adventure Tour: $79
- Midnight Sun ATV Adventure 2.5 Hour Tour: $79
- Denali ATV Trailblazer 3.5 Hour Tour : $114
- 3 Hour Naturalist Walking Tour in Denali National Park: $119
- Denali National Park Walking Tour: $125
- Wilds of Alaska Classic ATV Adventure: $140
- Classic ATV Adventure with Back Country Dining: $150
- Alaskan Back Country Side by Side ATV Adventure with Meal: $150
- Denali Park Zipline Adventure: $165
- 5-Hour Mountain Hiking Tour in Denali: $169
- Half-Day Sled Dog Experience: $175
- 4 Hour Off-Trail Hiking Tour in Denali: $199
Typical Entertainment Prices in Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Maid of the Mist$37
Tours and Activities in Niagara Falls
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
- Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds Made in America Tour: $92
- Niagara Falls USA Winter Tour Cave, Tower, winery & Much More : $90
- Private Custom Niagara Falls, Canada Winery Tour from Buffalo,NY: $298
- 1 Hour Private Vineyard Dome Experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $45
- 30 Minute Niagara Falls Airplane Tour: $156
- 45 Minutes Whirlpool Tour in Niagara Falls: $32
- 7 Hour Niagara Falls USA Tour from Buffalo: $269
- All American Tour : $99
- All Attractions Niagara Falls American Tour with Boat Much More: $120
- All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE: $126
- All Niagara Falls USA Tour Maid of Mist Boat & So Much More : $130
- All inclusive Niagara Evening Light Show, Boat Ride & Cave Tour: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDenali National Park $12Niagara Falls $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Niagara Falls
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Included Transportation : $56
- Small Group Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour: $96
- Sip, Swirl and Savour Chocolate & Wine Tour : $103
- Niagara Craft Brewery Tour Niagara Falls: $110
- 3.5 Hours NOTL E-Bike Wine Tour: $111
- Niagara All American All inclusive Boutique Wine Tour : $114
- Half Day Wine & Cheese Tour - Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour: $119
- Full-Day Group Wine Tour (with cheese and charcuterie) in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $141
- myWineCountry Experience Premium Wine Tours and Tastings: $148
- Relaxing three courses Lunch & Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $148
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch: $149
- Luxury Buffalo Brewery Tour: $149
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Denali National Park and Niagara Falls, we can see that Denali National Park is more expensive. And not only is Niagara Falls much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Niagara Falls would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Niagara Falls 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 Denali National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Denali National Park than you might in Niagara Falls.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Denali National Park Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Denali National Park or Niagara Falls?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Denali National Park or Niagara Falls in the Summer?
Both Niagara Falls and Denali National Park during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Denali National Park for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Denali National Park is much colder than Niagara Falls in the summer. The daily temperature in Denali National Park averages around 60°F (15°C) in July, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
Denali National Park usually gets more rain in July than Niagara Falls. Denali National Park gets 3.6 inches (92 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDenali National Park 60°F (15°C)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Denali National Park or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Denali National Park and Niagara Falls. The autumn months attract visitors to Denali National Park because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
The weather in Denali National Park can be very cold. In the autumn, Denali National Park is much colder than Niagara Falls. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Denali National Park in October average around 32°F (0°C), and Niagara Falls averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In October, Denali National Park usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Denali National Park gets 3.1 inches (79 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDenali National Park 32°F (0°C)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Denali National Park or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Denali National Park as well as Niagara Falls. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Denali National Park this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Niagara Falls. It's quite cold in Denali National Park in the winter. In January, Denali National Park is generally much colder than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Denali National Park average around 11°F (-12°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around -4°C (26°F).
Denali National Park usually gets less rain in January than Niagara Falls. Denali National Park gets 1.3 inches (33 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDenali National Park 11°F (-12°C)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Denali National Park or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
Both Niagara Falls and Denali National Park are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Denali National Park for the natural beauty.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Denali National Park. Denali National Park is much colder than Niagara Falls in the spring. The daily temperature in Denali National Park averages around 34°F (1°C) in April, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In April, Denali National Park usually receives less rain than Niagara Falls. Denali National Park gets 1.6 inches (41 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDenali National Park 34°F (1°C)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and Denali National Park
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.3 inches (33 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.4 inches (37 mm) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 inches (37 mm) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 inches (41 mm) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 inches (42 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 inches (115 mm) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2 inches (108 mm) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 inches (45 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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