Which place is cheaper, Maine 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 Maine?
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 Maine. 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 Maine?
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.
Maine
The U.S. state of Maine is situated in the northeastern most region of the country. While it is known for its rugged rocky coastline and maritime history, the state also has a landscape of rolling mountains carpeted in thick pine forests, with many peaceful lakes popular with visitors seeking a close to nature kind of getaway. The capital city is Augusta, though the most populous is Portland, which has much to offer in sightseeing attractions and activities.
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Florida Prices
USA PricesMaine Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $293Maine $241
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $293, while the average daily cost in Maine is $241. 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 Maine in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorida $135Maine $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $270Maine $214
Compare Hotels in Florida and Maine
Looking for a hotel in Florida or Maine? 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 $46Maine $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florida
Also for Florida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer: Lake Buena Vista Area Hotels to Orlando Airport (MCO): $23
- Private Airport Departure Transfer To Sarasota (SRQ) Airport: $24
- Private Airport Arrival Transfer From Sarasota (SRQ) Airport: $24
- Sarasota to Sarasota–Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Sarasota–Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) to Sarasota - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Private Transfer From Miami Airport (MIA): $27
- Private Transfer to Miami Airport (MIA): $27
- Orlando: MCO Airport Private Transfer to Downtown (Special Offer): $27
- One Way Transfer From/To Fort Lauderdale & Cruise Port Everglades: $28
- Private Transfer from Fort Lauderdale Int'l Airport to Hotel/Port: $29
- Southwest Airport (RSW) to Fort Meyers downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $30
- Southwest Florida Airport (RSW) to Sanibel - Arrival Private Transfer: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maine
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maine:
- Private Transfer from Rockland Cruise Port to Bangor City Hotels: $205
- Private Transfer from Rockland Cruise Port to Bangor Airport(BGR): $205
- Private Transfer from Bangor city hotels to Rockland Cruise Port: $205
- Private Transfer from Bangor Airport(BGR) to Rockland Cruise Port: $205
- Portland Jetport (PWM) to Portland - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $173
- Private Transfer from Portland Port to Portland Jetport (PWM): $133
- Portland to Portland Jetport (PWM) - Departure Private Transfer: $86
- Private Transfer from Portland Cruise Port to Portland city: $74
- Private Transfer from Portland city to Portland Cruise Port: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Florida or Maine?
Prices for flights to both Maine 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 $100Maine $85
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 Maine
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Maine.
- Portland Explorer: Taste of Portland Food Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62Maine $33
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 Maine
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Maine are as follows:
- 2-Hour Portland Old Port Ghost Walking Tour: $29
- 90 Minutes Ghost Walking Tour in Kennebunkport: $35
- 90-minute Ghost Walking Tour in Bar Harbor: $33
- A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland: $49
- Acadia Fat Tire Ebike Tours (weight limit 275 lbs): $190
- Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $13
- Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour: $22
- Acadia National Park Ranger-led Bicycle Tour: $75
- Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Acadia National Park Self-Guided Ebike Tour: $129
- Afternoon Lighthouse Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine: $64
- Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31Maine $23
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and Maine, we can see that Florida is more expensive. And not only is Maine much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maine would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maine 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 Maine.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florida Expensive? and Is Maine Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Florida or Maine?
Florida has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Maine. When comparing the sizes of Florida and Maine, 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.