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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Florida Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $293Alberta $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $293, while the average daily cost in Alberta is $132. 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 $135Alberta $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $270Alberta $132
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 $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florida
Also for Florida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Anna Maria island to Sarasota Airport (SRQ) - Departure Transfer: $124
- Arrival Private Transfer: Orlando Airport MCO to Orlando in Business Car: $100
- Boca Raton Limo Transfers to and from FLL Airport: $44
- Boca Raton to Miami Airport (MIA) - Departure Private Transfer: $102
- Canaveral Cruise Port to Orlando Airport (MCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $114
- Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville to Jacksonville, FL - Arrival Private Transfer: $158
- Clearwater Beach to St.Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) -Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Cruise Port of Palm Beach to Palm Beach Arrival Private Transfer: $153
- Cruise Port of Palm Beach to Palm Beach hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $107
- Cruise Port of Palm Beach to Palm Beach hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $215
- Delray Beach to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Delray Beach to Miami Airport (MIA) - Departure Private Transfer: $114
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alberta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alberta:
- Black Car Airport Transfers in Bow Valley: $295
- Calgary to Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Luxury YYC Transfer: $294
- Calgary to Banff Exclusive Private Transfer: $258
- Private Transfer from Calgary to Banff: $257
- Private transfer from Banff and surrounding area: $257
- Banff/Canmore to Calgary YYC Airport Private Transfer: $250
- Edmonton Airport (YEG) to Edmonton - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $239
- Banff to Calgary Exclusive Private Transfer: $224
- Private Airport Transfer YYC to Banff Canmore or Lake Louise: $220
- Banff Resorts to Calgary Airport (YYC) Departure Private Transfer: $214
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Sunshine Village - Arrival Transfer: $211
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Calgary hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $199
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 $47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florida
For Florida, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show in Orlando: $39
- Buffet Dinner Cruise on St Johns River: $47
- 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
- Island Cooking With Afrochef Lela: $55
- Palafox Palete Food Tour: $60
- Miami Street Art & Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros & More: $65
- Pirates Dinner Adventure Show in Orlando: $67
- Street Food Tour in Miami with Local Guide: $69
- Orlando Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Experience: $75
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alberta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alberta.
- Refined Indian Cooking Class in Edmonton (Includes 4-Course Meal): $85
- Banff's Sips & Sweets Evening Food Tour: $85
- Banff's Canadian Rocky Mountain Food Tour: $107
- Explore Canmore Food Tour and More: $110
- Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour: $119
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $130
- Edmonton's #1 Food Bike Tour: The Best Local Food Tour on E-Bikes: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62Alberta $13
Tours and Activities in Florida
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florida.
- Self Guided Walking Tour at Miami: $1.16
- Discover Florida Keys: A Self-Guided Tour: $4.71
- Discover Orlando: A Self-Guided Tour: $4.74
- Miami Beach: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- 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
- Hemingway's Key West Self Guided outdoor Walking Audio Tour: $8.00
- Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Key West Smartphone guided Ghost Walking Tour App/GPS/EMF Reader: $9.75
- Self-Guided Haunted Ghost Walking Audio Tour in St. Augustine: $9.75
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: $114
- 1 Day Tour in Banff Lake Louise and Moraine Lake: $111
- 1-Hour Edmonton River Valley Segway Tour: $44
- 12 Iconic Stops: Banff & Yoho Premium Small Group Guided Tour: $154
- 2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure: $161
- 3 Day Banff Moraine Lake Louise Johnston Columbia Icefield Tour: $220
- 4 hour Moraine Lake Tour from Banff and Canmore: $99
- 4WD Tour from Calgary to Bow Lake Banff: $183
- 5 Lakes Tour Louise and Moraine Emerald Peyto Takakkaw Falls: $114
- A Spectacular Audio Tour : Calgary Adventure: $15
- Abraham Lake Ice Bubble Hunt Full Day Tour: $80
- BANFF: Moraine Lake & Lake Louise | 6 HOURS SIGHTSEEING: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31Alberta $11
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 Saint Petersburg: $15
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Winter Park: $15
- Astounding Bar Crawl in Tallahassee: $15
- A Spectacular Bar Crawl in Key West: $15
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Orlando's Magical Nightlife: $15
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Fort Lauderdale: $15
- A Remarkable Bar Crawl in Naples: $15
- Walking Ghost Tour Pub Crawl - Boos with Booze: $20
- Walking Pub Tour: $21
- The Tour and Wine Tasting Experience at Aspirations Winery: $25
- St Petersburg Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience: $25
- St. Augustine Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour: $25
Sample the Local Flavors in Alberta
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Alberta:
- Park Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting: $18
- Calgary Brewery Tour: $96
- Edmonton Brewery Tour (10 person minimum group): $103
- Calgary to Banff Brewery Tour and Lunch: $147
- Cask Blending Class at Burwood Distillery: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and Alberta, we can see that Florida is more expensive. And not only is Alberta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Alberta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alberta 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 Florida would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florida than you might in Alberta.
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.