Which place is cheaper, British Columbia 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 British Columbia?
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 British Columbia. 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 British Columbia?
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.
British Columbia
The westernmost province in Canada, British Columbia, is four times the size of Great Britain with less than one tenth of the population. This is due to the vast mountain ranges just ready to be tackled including the Rockies, Selkirks and the Coastal Range. With vibrant cities and ambitious outdoor activities, British Columbia is ready for any traveler.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to United States of America, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada, and The Best Adventure Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $293British Columbia $173,509
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $293, while the average daily cost in British Columbia is $173,509. 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 British Columbia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorida $135British Columbia $93,574
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $270British Columbia $
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Compare Hotels in Florida and British Columbia
Looking for a hotel in Florida or British Columbia? 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 $46British Columbia $12,929
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: $122
- Arrival Private Transfer: Orlando Airport MCO to Orlando in Business Car: $104
- Arrival Private Transfer: Palm Beach Airport PBI to Palm Beach in Luxury SUV: $116
- Arrival Private Transfer: Tampa Airport TPA to Tampa City in Luxury SUV: $92
- Boca Raton Limo Transfers to and from FLL Airport: $44
- Boca Raton Luxury SUV Transfer to/from Fort Lauderdale Airport: $55
- Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)- Departure Private Transfer: $86
- Canaveral Cruise Port to Orlando Airport (MCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $112
- Carnival Cruise Port to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) - Departure Private Transfer: $163
- Clearwater Beach to St.Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) -Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Cruise Port of Palm Beach to Palm Beach Arrival Private Transfer: $151
- Cruise Port of Palm Beach to Palm Beach hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $106
Hired Cars and Shuttles in British Columbia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in British Columbia:
- Private Vancouver To Whistler Or Whistler To Vancouver Transfer: $299
- Field to Calgary Airport (YYC) - Departure Private Transfer: $298
- Private Transfer from Vancouver City to Vancouver (YVR) Airport: $288
- Whitewater Rafting from Vancouver with Lunch and Transfers: $288
- Vancouver Airport YVR Round-Trip Private Transfer by Luxury SUV: $285
- Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Mount Washington - Arrival Transfer: $265
- Whistler to Vancouver Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way: $262
- Vancouver to Whistler Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way: $256
- Vancouver Private Cruise Ship Transfer: $253
- Private Port Transfer Canada Place Cruise Terminal to Richmond BC: $248
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $236
- Private Transfer from Vancouver Downtown to Whistler: $232
Is it cheaper to fly into Florida or British Columbia?
Prices for flights to both British Columbia 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 $100British Columbia $62,931
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
- Chef Baba Italian Cooking Class in Lauderdale Lakes, FL: $45
- Historical Walking Food Tour in Calle 8: $50
- Daytona Beach: Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show: $53
- Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach: $53
- 2-Hour Express Little Havana & Cuban Culture Food Tour in Miami: $54
- Island Cooking With Afrochef Lela: $55
- Palafox Palete Food Tour: $60
- Handcrafted Donuts & Street Art: Wynwood's Most Unique Food Tour: $65
- Pirates Voyage and Dinner Show in Panama City Beach Florida: $70
- St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida: $71
- Orlando Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Experience: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in British Columbia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in British Columbia.
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Vancouver: $61
- Kelowna Top 5 Food Tour with Drinks: $86
- Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks: $87
- Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria: $93
- A Wok Around Granville Island Public Market Food Tour: $108
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $120
- Vancouver Private Food Tour: Taste 6+ Local Dishes & Fresh Sushi: $135
- Vancouver Chinatown Tour and Dumpling-Making Cooking Class: $135
- Whistler's Finer Things: 4-Course Dinner & Champagne Sabering: $157
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62British Columbia $11,079
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: $2.04
- Miami Beach: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- St. Augustine Ghost Tour: $6.00
- 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 Tour of Arlington National Cemetery GPS App: $7.75
- 20 Minutes Chocolate & Candy Factory Tour in Jacksonville: $8.00
- Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Miami: $9.32
- Tampa Riverwalk: An Audio Tour: $9.99
- Wynwood Neighborhood Art Walk Self-Guided Tour of Murals: $9.99
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Davie by Crazy Dash: $10
Tours and Activities in British Columbia
Here are a few actual costs in British Columbia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Private Tour of City of Vancouver: $144
- 2 Hours Private Tour of Stanley Park Vancouver: $129
- 2 Hours eBike Tour in Whistler with Local Guide: $108
- 24 Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Double Decker Victoria City Tour: $52
- 2hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC: $140
- 3 Hours Private Tour of City of Vancouver: $216
- 4 Hour Afternoon Whale Watching Tour: $168
- 4 Hour Morning Whale Watching Tour: $168
- 4 Hour Whale and Wildlife tour: $171
- 4 Hours Guided Mountain Bike Tour: $259
- 4 Tours Audio Adventure between Whistler & Lake Louise: $22
- 4-Hour Sailing Adventure on The Strait of Juan de Fuca: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31British Columbia $4,233
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 Winter Park: $15
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Orlando's Magical Nightlife: $15
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Miami Florida: $15
- A Spectacular Bar Crawl in Key West: $15
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Fort Lauderdale: $15
- Astounding Bar Crawl in Tallahassee: $15
- Walking Ghost Tour Pub Crawl - Boos with Booze: $20
- The Tour and Wine Tasting Experience at Aspirations Winery: $25
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Tampa Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour with Free T-Shirt: $32
- St. Augustine Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
Sample the Local Flavors in British Columbia
Also in British Columbia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Vancouver BC: $15
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $25
- Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour: $52
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Neighbourhood Walking Tour: $64
- Victoria Craft Brewery Tour: $87
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $87
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $105
- 4-Hour Okanagan Valley Wine Tasting. Wineries of East Kelowna Bench.: $105
- Signature Lake Country Wine Tour: $108
- Signature West Kelowna Wine Tour: $108
- Victoria Craft Beer and Distillery Tour: $108
- West Kelowna Half Day Wine Tour- Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Grat!: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and British Columbia, we can see that British Columbia 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 British Columbia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in British Columbia 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 British Columbia Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Florida or British Columbia?
Florida has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of British Columbia. When comparing the sizes of Florida and British Columbia, 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.