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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $293British Columbia $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $293, while the average daily cost in British Columbia is $155. 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 $77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $270British Columbia $154
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 $21
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: $120
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Fort Lauderdale in Luxury Car: $159
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Hollywood Beach in Luxury Car: $120
- Arrival Private Transfer: Tampa Airport TPA to Tampa City in Luxury SUV: $90
- Arrival Transfer: Airport FLL to Hollywood Beach by Business Car: $90
- Arrival Transfer: Orlando Airport MCO to Orlando by Luxury SUV: $113
- Bimini Day Cruise from Fort Lauderdale with Round-Trip Miami Transfer: $289
- 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: $85
- Canaveral Cruise Port to Orlando Airport (MCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $110
- Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville to Jacksonville, FL - Arrival Private Transfer: $152
Hired Cars and Shuttles in British Columbia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in British Columbia:
- Field to Calgary Airport (YYC) - Departure Private Transfer: $292
- Whitewater Rafting from Vancouver with Lunch and Transfers: $286
- Private Transfer from Vancouver City to Vancouver (YVR) Airport: $283
- Vancouver Airport YVR Round-Trip Private Transfer by Luxury SUV: $279
- Whistler to Vancouver Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way: $261
- Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Mount Washington - Arrival Transfer: $260
- Vancouver to Whistler Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way: $254
- Vancouver International Airport and Cruise Port Private Transfer: $249
- Private Port Transfer Canada Place Cruise Terminal to Richmond BC: $246
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $231
- Private Vancouver To Whistler Transfer One Way: $215
- Vancouver Airport (YVR) to White Rock - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $206
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 $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florida
For Florida, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2-Hour Express Little Havana & Cuban Culture Food Tour in Miami: $43
- Chef Baba Italian Cooking Class in Lauderdale Lakes, FL: $45
- Buffet Dinner Cruise on St Johns River: $47
- Daytona Beach Dinner Cruise on the Lady Dolphin: $50
- 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
- Island Cooking With Afrochef Lela: $55
- Palafox Palete Food Tour: $60
- South Beach Miami Authentic Food Tour with Local Food Tastings: $61
- Street Food Tour in Miami with Local Guide: $66
- Pirates Dinner Adventure Show in Orlando: $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in British Columbia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in British Columbia.
- Victoria: Old Town & Chinatown Local Food Tour with 7 Tastings: $68
- Delicious Donuts & Holiday Cheer: Victoria's Sweetest Food Tour: $70
- Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Food Tour: $82
- Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks: $83
- Vancouver Gastown's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience: $92
- Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria: $93
- Vancouver Chinatown Elite Food Tour Hidden Gems & Local Tastings: $96
- A Wok Around Granville Island Public Market Food Tour: $108
- Vancouver: Gastown Food Tour with 6 Authentic Local Food Tastings: $113
- Vancouver Foodie Tour: Granville Island Market Food Tour: $118
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $119
- Indulge in a Wine & Food Tour - Cowichan Valley: $121
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62British Columbia $42
Tours and Activities in Florida
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florida.
- Podcast Tour River Reborn the Tampa Riverwalk Story: $5.48
- Podcast Tour Miami Beach: Tropical Deco and Neon Dreams: $5.48
- Podcast Tour Miami: Wall Street South: Capital, Canopy, and Coral: $5.48
- Podcast Tour: Rhythm and Empire - Miamis Latin Pop Revolution: $5.48
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour Orlando: Unfiltered Story of Mills 50: $5.48
- 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
- Historic St Augustine Audio Self Guided App GPS Tour: $8.99
- Key West Smartphone guided Ghost Walking Tour App/GPS/EMF Reader: $9.75
- Florida Key West Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $9.99
Tours and Activities in British Columbia
Here are a few actual costs in British Columbia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Private Snowmobile Tour in Whistler: $236
- 2 Hour Signature Victoria Pedicab Tour for 2-3 Guests: $113
- 2 Hour Wilderness Adventure Snowmobile Tour in Whistler: $207
- 2 Hours Private Tour of Stanley Park Vancouver: $128
- 2 Hours eBike Whistler Multi-generational Tour with Local Guide: $107
- 24 Hour Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Victoria City Tour: $52
- 2hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC: $146
- 3.5 hour Sailing Adventure in Nanoose Bay: $144
- 4 Hours Guided Mountain Bike Tour: $257
- 4 Hours Private tour of City of Vancouver.: $287
- 4 Tours Audio Adventure between Whistler & Lake Louise: $22
- 4-Hour Sailing Adventure on The Strait of Juan de Fuca: $129
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31British Columbia $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Florida
Also in Florida, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Astounding Bar Crawl in Tallahassee: $15
- A Remarkable Bar Crawl in Naples: $15
- A Spectacular Bar Crawl in Key West: $15
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Fort Lauderdale: $15
- Walking Ghost Tour Pub Crawl - Boos with Booze: $20
- Walking Pub Tour: $21
- Miami Bar Crawl: $29
- Miami Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Tampa Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Ft Lauderdale Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour with Free T-Shirt: $32
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
- Pickle Pub Crawl: Victoria Harbour Ferry Pub Crawl: $47
- Whistler Distillery Tour & Tasting Experience: $80
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $86
- North Vancouver Elite Walking Brewery Tour: $93
- Signature Lake Country Wine Tour: $100
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $104
- 4-Hour Okanagan Valley Wine Tasting. Wineries of East Kelowna Bench.: $105
- Naramata Half Day Wine Tour (Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Grat!): $114
- Sunset Sip Wine Tour: $114
- West Kelowna Half-Day Guided Wine Tour With 4 Wineries: $114
- East Kelowna Half-Day Guided Wine Tour With 4 Wineries: $114
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and British Columbia, we can see that Florida is more expensive. And not only is British Columbia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to British Columbia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in British Columbia 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 British Columbia.
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.