Which place is cheaper, Idaho or Florida?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florida or Idaho?
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 Idaho. 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 Idaho?
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.
Idaho
Perhaps best known for its "Famous Potatoes," Idaho's true nickname is "The Gem State" and is full of a kind of wild beauty that comes with snow-capped mountains, raging rivers, placid lakes, and dense forests. Agriculture mostly lies in the eastern part of the state, while the wilderness of northern and central Idaho consists of some of the state's greatest natural treasures, dotted with a few cities and college towns.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America, The Best Wildlife Tours to United States of America, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $251Idaho $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $251, while the average daily cost in Idaho 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 Idaho in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorida $132Idaho -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $264Idaho $0.00
Compare Hotels in Florida and Idaho
Looking for a hotel in Florida or Idaho? 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 $47Idaho -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florida
Also for Florida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer: From Tampa to airport and vice versa : $18
- Private Arrival Transfer from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Airport RSW: $28
- Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal Transfers: $34
- Private Transfer from Miami Airport to Hotel or Port of Miami: $35
- Private Arrival Transfer - from Tampa Airport (TPA): $36
- Private Transfer from Key West Cruise Port to Key West hotels: $38
- Private Transfer from Key West Int Airport to Key West Port: $38
- Delray Beach to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Transfer Private Vehicle from City -Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL): $40
- Boynton Beach to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Port Everglades to Fort Lauderdale Airport FLL-Departure Transfer: $40
- Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Port Everglades-Arrival Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Florida or Idaho?
Prices for flights to both Idaho 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 $62Idaho -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florida
For Florida, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tastes of the World Food Tour in Winter Haven : $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
- South Beach Donut & Gelato Walking Food Tour: $65
- Wynwood Street Art, Culture, Donuts & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Little Havana Street Food Tour with Enthusiastic Guide: $69
- 2 Hours Beach Bites & Brews Food Tour in Gulfport, Florida: $69
- Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show, Orlando: $69
- Cuban Food Tour Of Little Havana: $70
- Seville Stroll Food Tour: $72
- Mornings in the Market Food Tour: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62Idaho -
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 : $5.92
- 20 Minutes Chocolate & Candy Factory Tour in Jacksonville: $6.00
- Ybor City Immigrant influence Smart Phone guided App (GPS) walking tour: $6.50
- Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour around Lake Eola in Orlando: $6.65
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- St Augustine Haunted History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Smartphone Audio Private Walking Tour in Tampa Riverwalk: $7.99
- Private Sightseeing Audio Walking Tour in Miami Beach: $7.99
- Sights of Downtown Miami: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Self-guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Miami: $8.70
- Miami Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
Tours and Activities in Idaho
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Idaho are as follows:
- Boise Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31Idaho -
Sample the Local Flavors in Florida
Also in Florida, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 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 Walking Tour: $30
- St. Augustine Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- 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
- Ft Lauderdale Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $37
- Waterfront Happy Hour Bar Crawl: $39
- Dive Bar Bus Crawl from Daytona Beach: $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and Idaho, we can see that Florida is more expensive. And not only is Idaho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Idaho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Idaho 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 Idaho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florida Expensive? and Is Idaho Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Florida or Idaho?
Florida has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Idaho. When comparing the sizes of Florida and Idaho, 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.