Which place is cheaper, Alberta or Florida?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $251Alberta $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $251, while the average daily cost in Alberta is $0.00. 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 $132Alberta -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $264Alberta $0.00
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 $47Alberta -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florida
Also for Florida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fort Lauderdale Airport Private Transfer to Port Everglades: $160
- Miami Airport and Port of Miami transfers, Limo Service in Miami: $120
- Port Canaveral to Orlando Airport MCO and Hotels Private Transfer: $195
- Private Delray Beach Transfer and Fort Lauderdale Airport: $84
- Private Van Transfer from Port Canaveral,Cocoa Beach to MCO: $70
- Airport Transfer Service in Orlando Hotel to Airport (MCO): $96
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Fort Lauderdale in Business Car: $79
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Fort Lauderdale in Luxury SUV: $102
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Hollywood Beach in Business Car : $71
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Hollywood Beach in Luxury Car: $115
- Arrival Private Transfer: Orlando Airport MCO to Orlando in Luxury SUV: $98
- Arrival Private Transfer: Palm Beach Airport PBI to Palm Beach in Luxury SUV: $109
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alberta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alberta:
- Private Calgary to Banff One-way Transfer in Luxury Car: $296
- Calgary Air to Fairmont/Radium Hot Springs Round-Trip Transfer: $295
- Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Field - Roundtrip Transfer: $251
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Lake Louise | Private Transfer: $235
- Calgary Airport(YYC) to Lake Louise Round Trip Private Transfer: $229
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Banff | Private Transfer: $185
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Calgary Airport (YYC) -Calgary: $181
- Calgary Intl Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook- Arrival Private Transfer: $175
- Jasper Thermal to Edmonton Airport (YEG) Departure Transfer: $170
- Jasper Thermal Resorts to Calgary Airport YYC Departure Transfer: $170
- Calgary Airport to Fairmont/Radium Hot Springs Arrival Transfer: $147
- Calgary Airport to Banff Thermal Resorts Private Arrival Transfer: $139
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 $62Alberta -
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: $18
- Tastes of the World Food Tour in Winter Haven : $50
- Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package: $50
- Daytona Beach: Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show: $53
- Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach: $53
- Food Tour in Lauderdale By The Sea: $60
- Wynwood Street Art, Culture, Donuts & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show, Orlando: $69
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $70
- Seville Stroll Food Tour: $72
- Little Havana Walking Food Tour: $75
- Mornings in the Market Food Tour: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alberta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alberta.
- Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour: $107
- Peak Nic - A hike and an outdoor cooking lesson: $119
- Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle: $153
- 4-Hours E-Bike Food Tour : $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62Alberta -
Tours and Activities in Florida
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florida.
- Haunted Miami: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour : $5.94
- 20 Minutes Chocolate & Candy Factory Tour in Jacksonville: $6.00
- Ybor City Immigrant influence Smart Phone guided App (GPS) walking tour: $6.50
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- St Augustine Haunted History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Key West's Self Guided Ghost Walking Tours Smartphone Navigated on WalknTours: $7.75
- Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Self-guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Private Sightseeing Audio Walking Tour in Miami Beach: $7.99
- Smartphone Audio Private Walking Tour in Tampa Riverwalk: $7.99
- Sights of Downtown Miami: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Luggage Storage and Cruise Lounge Area: $8.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Miami: $8.72
Tours and Activities in Alberta
Here are a few actual costs in Alberta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour: $56
- Skybridge Adventure Golden BC from Canmore & Banff: $165
- 1 Day Yoho Tour | Moraine Lake | Johnston Canyon | From Calgary: $118
- 2 Days Jasper and Banff Tour from Calgary: $163
- 2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure: $144
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Calgary's Highlights: $238
- 2-Hour Scooter Tour of Calgary's City Highlights: $68
- 3-Hour Bike Tour of Calgary, E-Bike Upgrade Options Available: $101
- 3-Hour Street Art Tour of Calgary with Craft Beer Tastings: $101
- 3-Hour Tips Based Walking Tour of Calgary: $5.46
- 5.5-Hour Jasper Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise from Jasper: $131
- Banff Area & Johnston Canyon 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff: $119
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31Alberta -
Sample the Local Flavors in Florida
Also in Florida, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Epic Naples Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
- Orlando Virtual Bar Crawl & Scavenger Hunt: $12
- The Tour and Wine Tasting Experience at Aspirations Winery: $20
- Walking Pub Tour : $21
- The Original Haunted Pub Tour: $24
- Miami Bar Crawl: $25
- Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour with Free T-Shirt: $32
- the Fort Myers Beach Haunted Pub Crawl (a magical history tour): $35
- Waterfront Happy Hour Bar Crawl: $39
- Ghosts and Spirits of St Augustine Pub Crawl Tour: $39
- Dive Bar Bus Crawl from Daytona Beach: $40
- Tampa Bar Crawl on a 2023 Street Legal Golf Cart: $40
Sample the Local Flavors in Alberta
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Alberta:
- Calgary Brewery Tour: $89
- Edmonton Brewery Tour: $105
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.
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