Which place is cheaper, Michigan 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 Michigan?
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 Michigan. 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 Michigan?
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.
Michigan
Surrounded by four of the five great lakes, the U.S. state of Michigan consists of two peninsulas, the Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula. The Lower Peninsula is the portion shaped like a mitten and is a center of manufacturing and high-tech industry. It is also home to the country's three major automobile companies-General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler-whose headquarters are in the Detroit metropolitan area. The Upper Peninsula is separated from the Lower by the Straits of Mackinac, a five-mile channel that joins Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. In contrast, the Upper Peninsula is sparsely populated and is economically important for its status as a tourist destination and its abundance of natural resources.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $296Michigan $144
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $296, while the average daily cost in Michigan is $144. 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 Michigan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorida $135Michigan $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $270Michigan $126
Compare Hotels in Florida and Michigan
Looking for a hotel in Florida or Michigan? 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 $46Michigan $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florida
Also for Florida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Departure Transfer To Sarasota (SRQ) Airport: $24
- Private Airport Arrival Transfer From Sarasota (SRQ) Airport: $24
- Sarasota–Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) to Sarasota - Arrival Private Transfer: $28
- Private Arrival Transfer from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Airport RSW: $28
- Private Departure Transfer to Fort Myers Southwest Florida Airport RSW: $28
- Private Transfer from Orlando Airport (MCO): $29
- Southwest Airport (RSW) to Fort Meyers downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Sanibel to Southwest Florida Airport (RSW) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Fort Meyers downtown to Southwest Airport (RSW) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Marco Island to Southwest Airport (RSW) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Southwest Florida Airport (RSW) to Sanibel - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Private Transfer from Southwest Airport (RSW) to Naples: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Florida or Michigan?
Prices for flights to both Michigan 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 $104Michigan $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florida
For Florida, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida: $43
- Seville Stroll Food Tour: $50
- Daytona Beach: Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show: $53
- Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach: $53
- Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal & Dinner Cruise: $64
- Little Havana Street Food Tour with Enthusiastic Guide: $69
- Orlando Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Experience: $75
- Taste of Little Havana Food Tour in Miami with Cuban Street Food: $75
- Mornings in the Market Food Tour: $75
- Immersive Sushi Cooking Class in Fort Lauderdale: $75
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in Orlando: $75
- Fort Launderdale: Sushi Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62Michigan $18
Tours and Activities in Florida
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florida.
- The Palmetto Pioneers: A Self-Guided Monticello Walking Tour: $5.00
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- Pensacola's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided App Walking Tour: $7.75
- St Augustine Haunted History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Wynwood Art Walk Self-Guided Tour of Murals & Creativity: $7.99
- Historic Ybor City Self Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- 20 Minutes Chocolate & Candy Factory Tour in Jacksonville: $8.00
- Hemingway's Key West Self Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.00
- Key West Pirate Exploration Game and Tour: $8.99
- Key West Smartphone guided Ghost Walking Tour App/GPS/EMF Reader: $9.75
- Historic St Augustine Audio Self Guided App GPS Tour: $9.75
- Ybor City Immigrant influence Smart Phone guided App (GPS) walking tour: $9.75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31Michigan $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Florida
Also in Florida, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tampa Bar Hunt: Tampa Takeover Bar Crawl: $12
- Key West Bar Crawl: $15
- Fort Lauderdale Bar Crawl: $15
- Tallahassee Bar Crawl: $15
- Naples Bar Crawl Experience: $15
- Miami Florida Bar Crawl: $15
- Walking Ghost Tour Pub Crawl - Boos with Booze : $20
- Walking Pub Tour : $21
- The Tour and Wine Tasting Experience at Aspirations Winery: $25
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $27
- Miami Bar Crawl: $29
- Pub Crawl Miami: $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and Michigan, we can see that Florida is more expensive. And not only is Michigan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Michigan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Michigan 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 Michigan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florida Expensive? and Is Michigan Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Florida or Michigan?
Florida has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Michigan. When comparing the sizes of Florida and Michigan, 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.