Which place is cheaper, Alberta or Florida?
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 Florida or Alberta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Florida and Alberta. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Florida or Alberta?
Florida
The state of Florida, known for sunshine, warm weather, beaches, and Disney World, has much to offer. Orlando and its world-famous parks such as Disney, Epcot, Universal Studios, MGM, Sea World, and more draw massive amounts of visitors every year, and for a good reason. Florida is more than just Disney, however, the state has many other attractions and cities worth visiting.
Alberta
If you ever wanted to visit a place where all the beauty of nature is centrally located, you will want to make a trip to Alberta, Canada. With part of the Canadian Rockies, the prairies and the wilderness of forests, Alberta has something for everyone. As the home to Canada's oil industry, this is also the richest province in the country.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $293Alberta $20,896
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $293, while the average daily cost in Alberta is $20,896. 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 Florida and Alberta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorida $136Alberta $9,052
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $272Alberta $
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Compare Hotels in Florida and Alberta
Looking for a hotel in Florida or Alberta? 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.Florida $46Alberta $2,516
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florida
Also for Florida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer on Orlando Sanford To Cocoa Beach fl Hotel: $160
- Anna Maria island to Sarasota Airport (SRQ) - Departure Transfer: $119
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Fort Lauderdale in Luxury Car: $149
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Hollywood Beach in Luxury Van: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer: Tampa Airport TPA to Tampa City in Luxury SUV: $85
- Arrival Transfer: Airport FLL to Hollywood Beach by Business Car: $90
- Arrival Transfer: Orlando Airport MCO to Orlando by Luxury SUV: $107
- Bimini Day Cruise from Fort Lauderdale with Round-Trip Miami Transfer: $299
- Boca Raton Limo Transfers to and from FLL Airport: $44
- Canaveral Cruise Port to Orlando Airport (MCO)-Departure Transfer: $90
- Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville to Jacksonville, FL - Arrival Private Transfer: $152
- Clearwater Beach to St.Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) -Departure Private Transfer: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alberta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alberta:
- Black Car Airport Transfers in Bow Valley: $293
- Calgary to Lake Louise private group transfer: $289
- Calgary YYC to Banff Canmore Private Transfer: $256
- Private Transfer YYC Airport to Banff Canmore Louise kananaskis: $255
- Private Transfer from Calgary to Banff: $255
- Private transfer from Banff and surrounding area: $255
- Banff Canmore to Calgary Airport YYC Private Transfer: $239
- Edmonton Airport (YEG) to Edmonton - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $229
- Private Airport Transfer YYC to Banff Canmore or Lake Louise: $216
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Banff Resorts - Arrival Private Transfer: $205
- Banff Resorts to Calgary Airport (YYC) Departure Private Transfer: $205
- Private Transfer to Banff from Calgary or Airport: $205
Is it cheaper to fly into Florida or Alberta?
Prices for flights to both Alberta and Florida 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 dayFlorida $100Alberta $8,511
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florida
For Florida, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour of Chocolate Pizza Making Class in Jacksonville: $20
- 2-Hour Express Little Havana & Cuban Culture Food Tour in Miami: $43
- Chef Baba Italian Cooking Class in Lauderdale Lakes, FL: $45
- Historical Walking Food Tour in Calle 8: $50
- Daytona Beach Dinner Cruise on the Lady Dolphin: $50
- Daytona Beach: Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show: $53
- Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach: $53
- Palafox Palete Food Tour: $60
- Street Food Tour in Miami with Local Guide: $66
- Pirates Dinner Adventure Show in Orlando: $67
- Little Havana Food Tour: Discover Iconic Cuban Cuisine in Miami: $69
- St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida: $71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alberta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alberta.
- Bites and Sites of Canmore Walking Food Tour: $80
- Banff's Sips & Sweets Evening Food Tour: $88
- Calgary Downtown Food Tour with 6 Tastings and Ginger Beef: $95
- Jasper SkyTram and Astronomy Experience with Dinner options: $108
- Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour: $119
- Edmonton's #1 Food Bike Tour: The Best Local Food Tour on E-Bikes: $145
- Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle: $176
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62Alberta $5,259
Tours and Activities in Florida
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florida.
- Discover Florida Keys: A Self-Guided Tour: $4.53
- Palmetto Pioneers and Self Guided Monticello Walking Tour: $5.00
- Podcast Walking Tour: Gilded Haven - Winter Park's Winter Colony: $5.47
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour Jacksonville: Steel and Timber: $6.84
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour: How Tampa Built a Pirate Empire: $6.84
- Podcast Tour: Rhythm and Empire - Miamis Latin Pop Revolution: $6.84
- Podcast Tour: Orlando United - The Red Thread of Resilience: $6.84
- Pensacola's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided App Walking Tour: $7.75
- Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour around Lake Eola in Orlando: $7.99
- 20 Minutes Chocolate & Candy Factory Tour in Jacksonville: $8.00
- Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Historic St Augustine Audio Self Guided App GPS Tour: $8.99
Tours and Activities in Alberta
Here are a few actual costs in Alberta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Tour Drumheller Royal Tyrrell Museum from Calgary: $113
- 1 Day Tour Waterton Redrock Canyon and Cameron Falls: $130
- 1 Day Tour in Banff Lake Louise and Moraine Lake: $110
- 1-Hour Edmonton River Valley Segway Tour: $44
- 10 Iconic Spots in 1 Day: Banff/Yoho VIP Small Group Guided Tour: $146
- 12 Iconic Stops: Banff & Yoho Premium Small Group Guided Tour: $153
- 2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure: $160
- 30 Minute Shared Winter Sleigh Ride Experience in Kananaskis: $39
- 4-Hour Lake Louise Tour from Banff and Canmore: $98
- 4WD Tour from Calgary to Bow Lake Banff: $180
- Abraham (Ice bubble), Peyto, Bow Lake, Icefield Parkway Day Tour: $58
- Abraham Lake Ice Bubble Hunt Full Day Tour: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31Alberta $2,080
Sample the Local Flavors in Florida
Also in Florida, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Miami Florida: $15
- A Spectacular Bar Crawl in Key West: $15
- A Remarkable Bar Crawl in Naples: $15
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Winter Park: $15
- Astounding Bar Crawl in Tallahassee: $15
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Fort Lauderdale: $15
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Orlando's Magical Nightlife: $15
- Walking Ghost Tour Pub Crawl - Boos with Booze: $20
- Walking Pub Tour: $21
- St Petersburg Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience: $25
- St. Augustine Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour: $25
- Miami Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Alberta
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Alberta:
- Park Distillery Tour with Craft Spirits Tasting: $11
- An Epic Bar Crawl: Cruisin' Calgary: $12
- Edmonton Brewery Tour (10 person minimum group): $102
- Calgary to Banff Brewery Tour and Lunch: $146
- Cask Blending Class at Burwood Distillery: $146
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and Alberta, we can see that Alberta is more expensive. And not only is Florida much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Florida would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Florida 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 Alberta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alberta than you might in Florida.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florida Expensive? and Is Alberta Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Florida or Alberta?
Florida has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Alberta. When comparing the sizes of Florida and Alberta, 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.