Should you visit Florida or Texas?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare 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. So, let's dig into it.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Texas or Florida?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $187, while the average daily cost in Texas is $156. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Florida and Texas in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Florida, $192 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Florida, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $96, such as in a hostel.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $124 for a double occupancy room in Texas.
Food
The price of a meal in Florida can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $46 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $18 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
In Texas travelers spend around $34 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Florida $46
Texas $34
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Florida than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $37 on transportation in Florida on average per day.
The cost of a taxi ride in Texas is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $39 per person, per day, on local transportation in Texas.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florida
Also for Florida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Key Lime Transportation Luxury SUV Private Transfer:
$125
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Private Arrival Transfer from Key West Airport EYW:
$120
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Private Departure Transfer from Everglades National Park to Port Everglades:
$78
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Private Departure Transfer to Key West Airport EYW:
$120
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Private Sanibel Island Transfer: Hotel to Airport RSW:
$169
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Transfer from Key West to Miami Beach:
$780
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Florida, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $48 per day, per person.
Entertainment and activities in Texas typically cost an average of $19 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Florida
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florida.
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Sails to Rails Museum Admission Ticket (formerly Flagler Station):
$11
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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket:
$16
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Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum Admission Ticket:
$16
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Skip the Line: Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket and Audio Tour:
$17
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Key West Aquarium Admission Ticket:
$17
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Fort Lauderdale: 1-Hour Family Pirate Adventure Cruise:
$22
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Harry S. Truman Little White House Admission Ticket:
$23
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The Maximum Magic Show Admission Ticket:
$32
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Key West Shore Excursion: Conch Tour Train:
$37
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Miami: Everglades Airboat and Wildlife Experience AM or PM options:
$44
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Shore Thing Half-hour Segway Tour at 4 PM Daily:
$49
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Sunset 1.5 Hour Segway Tour 6pm Daily:
$54
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Florida, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $25.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Texas may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $15 per day on alcoholic beverages.
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.
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