Which place is cheaper, Montana or Florida?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florida or Montana?
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 Montana. 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 Montana?
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.
Montana
Often called Big Sky Country for its vast blue skies, Montana is a state in the northwestern United States characterized by beautiful sweeping scenery from the Rocky Mountains in the west to the flatter prairie regions of the east. Some of the top attractions include Glacier National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Yellowstone, and of course the Rocky Mountains.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City, The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City, The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage, and The Best 2-Week Tours from San Francisco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $251Montana $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $251, while the average daily cost in Montana 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 Montana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorida $132Montana -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $264Montana $0.00
Compare Hotels in Florida and Montana
Looking for a hotel in Florida or Montana? 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 $47Montana -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florida
Also for Florida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Orlando APT-HTL (MCO): $96
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Fort Lauderdale HTL-APT (FLL): $285
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Fort Lauderdale APT-HTL (FLL): $285
- Transfers in Miami: $105
- Transfers from Miami Airport to any Miami and Miami Beach area: $145
- Transfer: Lake Buena Vista Area Hotels to Orlando Airport (MCO): $19
- Transfer: FLL Airport to Fort Lauderdale Area Vice Versa: $120
- Transfer service in Orlando. MCO: $75
- Transfer in private minivan Orlando downtown -Orlando Airport (MCO): $60
- Transfer in private minivan Orlando Airport (MCO) - Orlando downtown: $63
- Transfer from Orlando International Airport to Central Florida: $115
- Transfer from Miami Hotel or Miami Port to Fort Lauderdale Airport or Hotel: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Florida or Montana?
Prices for flights to both Montana 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 $62Montana -
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
- Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package: $50
- Little Havana- Family Friendly Walking Food Tour : $52
- Daytona Beach: Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show: $53
- Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach: $53
- Little Havana Ultimate Food Tour : $64
- South Beach Donut & Gelato Walking Food Tour: $65
- Wynwood Street Art, Culture, Donuts & Walking Food Tour: $65
- 2 Hours Beach Bites & Brews Food Tour in Gulfport, Florida: $69
- Little Havana Street Food Tour with Enthusiastic Guide: $69
- Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show, Orlando: $69
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montana
For Montana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Glacier National Park: Whitewater Rafting with Dinner: $113
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62Montana -
Tours and Activities in Florida
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florida.
- 2 HR Interactive Walking Ghost Tour in Downtown Orlando: $77
- 30 Minute- Ocean Drive Segway Tour: $42
- Arcimoto Electric Vehicle Adventure Rental in St. Augustine: $96
- Crystal River Boat Tour & Pontoon Rentals: $22
- Cultural Brunch Experience in Miami: $75
- Everglades Airboat Tour near Orlando Florida: $89
- FAMOUS Destin Dolphin Cruise & Crab Island Sandbar: $70
- Jacksonville Ghosts and Ghouls Tour By US Ghost Adventures: $30
- Key West Kayak Eco Tour | An Eco-Friendly Adventure Awaits!: $56
- LED Bio Comb Jelly Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Tour!: $64
- Lido Key Pedal Kayak Tour in Sarasota: $75
- Miami Beach Art Deco Tour with Cocktails: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31Montana -
Sample the Local Flavors in Florida
Also in Florida, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Epic Naples Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
- 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
- Miami Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- the Fort Myers Beach Haunted Pub Crawl (a magical history tour): $35
- Ft Lauderdale Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $37
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and Montana, we can see that Florida is more expensive. And not only is Montana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Montana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montana 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 Montana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florida Expensive? and Is Montana Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Florida or Montana?
Florida has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Montana. When comparing the sizes of Florida and Montana, 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.