Which place is cheaper, Texas 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 Texas?
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 Texas. 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 Texas?
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.
Texas
Texas is the second largest and second most populated state in the United States. It measures 267,000 square miles in size and exploring even a large section of the state takes longer than you might expect. The size and distinctive culture of the area brings much pride to the state's natives. The state was briefly its own country for ten years, starting in 1836 after the residents rebelled as a territory of first Spain and then Mexico. It then joined the United States in 1845. The state maintains its independent personality and many Texans proudly display the state flag near their home or car.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $293Texas $228
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $293, while the average daily cost in Texas is $228. 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 Texas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorida $135Texas $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $270Texas $162
Compare Hotels in Florida and Texas
Looking for a hotel in Florida or Texas? 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 $46Texas $49
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: $122
- Arrival Private Transfer: Orlando Airport MCO to Orlando in Business Car: $104
- Arrival Private Transfer: Palm Beach Airport PBI to Palm Beach in Luxury SUV: $116
- Arrival Private Transfer: Tampa Airport TPA to Tampa City in Luxury SUV: $92
- 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: $86
- Canaveral Cruise Port to Orlando Airport (MCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $112
- Carnival Cruise Port to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) - Departure Private Transfer: $163
- Clearwater Beach to St.Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) -Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Cruise Port of Palm Beach to Palm Beach Arrival Private Transfer: $151
- Cruise Port of Palm Beach to Palm Beach hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $106
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Texas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Texas:
- El Paso Airport (ELP) to Truth or Consequences Arrival Transfer: $285
- Privat Transfer from Houston Airport (IAH) to Galveston Port: $279
- Privat Transfer from Houston Airport (HOU) to Port of Galveston: $239
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Austin City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $236
- Private Transfer from Galveston Port to George Bush Airport (IAH): $216
- SUV Airport Transfer in Houston: $200
- Private Airport Transfers in Dallas: $180
- Dallas Airport (DAL) to Dallas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $175
- Sedan Airport Transfer in Houston: $165
- Dallas Airport (DFW) to Dallas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $163
- Plano/Allen to Dallas Airport (DFW) - Departure Private Transfer: $156
- Dallas Airport (DFW) to Plano / Allen - Arrival Private Transfer: $156
Is it cheaper to fly into Florida or Texas?
Prices for flights to both Texas 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 $100Texas $71
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 Texas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Texas.
- Billy Bob's Texas Honky Tonk Dinner and Photo Package: $51
- Alamo City Murder Mystery Dinner Show: $70
- Asian Dumplings Cooking Class in San Antonio: $75
- Pizza & Pours: Tasting & Lunch at Flat Creek Estate: $75
- The Heights Food Tour in Houston: $80
- The Haunted Dinner Tour: $80
- Austin Food Tour with Authentic Flavors, Tacos & 5 Food Tastings: $86
- Houston Downtown Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Tradition & Fusion: $90
- Stockyards Saloons & Foodie Crawl with Food Tours of America: $95
- Deep Ellum Foodie & Street Art Tour with Food Tours of America: $95
- Austin Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $96
- Austin Street Art and Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62Texas $23
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 Texas
Here are a few actual costs in Texas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Hour Private Electric Duffy Cruise on Lake Austin: $200
- 1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Shared - Single Tickets): $39
- 1-Hour JFK Assassination Walking Tour: $28
- 1.5-Hour Historical SEA-DOO Experience in South Padre Island: $199
- 1900 Storm on the Strand Ghost Tour: $31
- 2 HR | Slingshot Gruene and River Road Self-guided Tour: $139
- 2 Hour Festive Walk Tour in Dallas: $269
- 2 Hours Downtown Austin Segway Tour: $90
- 2 hr Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Austin. BYOB (Single Tickets): $86
- 3 HR I Slingshot Relaxing Open Road Self-Guided Tour: $149
- 3 Hour December Holiday Lights Tour: $110
- 3 Hours Private Historic Sightseeing Tour in San Antonio: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31Texas $19
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Texas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Texas:
- Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $10
- Epic San Antonio Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
- Awesome Bar Crawl in Plano: $15
- Sip & Savor: Wine Tasting at Flat Creek Estate: $32
- Haunted History Pub Crawl & Walking Tour: $33
- Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl – Ghosts, Drinks & Historic Bars: $35
- Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- Houston Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Public Pedal Pub Tour in Austin: $39
- 1-Hour Distillery Tour and Tasting in Dallas: $40
- Stockyards History Tour Fort Worth Pub Crawl: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and Texas, we can see that Florida is more expensive. And not only is Texas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Texas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Texas 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 Texas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florida Expensive? and Is Texas Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Florida or Texas?
Texas has a larger population, and is about 29% larger than the population of Florida. When comparing the sizes of Florida and Texas, 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.
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