Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Frankfurt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Frankfurt or Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Frankfurt and Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Frankfurt or Toronto?
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFrankfurt €122Toronto €190
The average daily cost (per person) in Frankfurt is €122, while the average daily cost in Toronto is €190. 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 Frankfurt and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFrankfurt €58Toronto €80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFrankfurt €116Toronto €160
Compare Hotels in Frankfurt and Toronto
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Frankfurt €25Toronto €30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental€50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wiesbaden Thermal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Departure Transfer: $27
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $54
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)- Kaiserlautern: $267
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $61
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Baden-Baden: $398
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Frankfurt City: $123
- Private transfer from Frankfurt am Main to Prague: $1,066
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg Port/Harbor transport: $284
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA in Van: $76
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA in Sedan Car: $72
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt in Van: $76
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt in Sedan Car: $70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle€25
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Train: 2 Day Passes€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara on the Lake,Canada: $178
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara Falls, Canada: $178
- Transfer Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ to Niagara-on-the-Lake,Canada: $160
- Transfer Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls, Canada: $160
- Transfer Private Vehicle from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara Falls (Ontario): $145
- Transfer Private Minivan from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara Falls (Ontario): $159
- Shuttle Transfer Between Downtown and Niagara Falls: $111
- Private Transfer to Niagara Falls: $158
- Private Transfer for 1-10 Passengers to Downtown: $176
- Niagara Falls Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Transfer: $75
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $9.03
- Toronto Private Pearson Airport Transfers to Niagara Falls: $141
Is it cheaper to fly into Frankfurt or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto and Frankfurt 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 dayFrankfurt €41Toronto €61
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.00
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte€7.00
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee€6.00
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Sandwich and Cola€7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt: $65
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $81
- FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $81
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $282
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two€22
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)€52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Frankfurt €36Toronto €29
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Best of Frankfurt Walking Tour (English): $26
- Atta Dripstone Cave and Braunfels Castle Tour from Frankfurt: $271
- Bike Tour of Frankfurt Top Attractions & Nature with a Guide : $207
- Brandenburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Breathtaking Pearls of Frankfurt – Walking Tour: $376
- Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour: $285
- Culinary Frankfurt Walking Tour: $612
- Discover Frankfurt's Heritage: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Explore Bird & Marine Wildlife private Boat Tour in English: $108
- Franfurt Horror Tour: Terror of the White Spider: $20
- Frankfurt - Old Town Historic Walking Tour: $377
- Frankfurt - Private Shopping tour: $398
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two€14
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CN Tower at night for Two€33
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Harbour Dinner Cruise€24
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)€6.79
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
- Best of Niagara Falls Tour with Optional Boat and Helicopter Ride: $66
- Best of Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower and Harbour Cruise: $140
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Bus to Grotto - Tobermory Flowerpot Island Cruise Bruce Peninsula: $148
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFrankfurt €30Toronto €21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer€2.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $280
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $282
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $286
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $336
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $517
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $752
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $41
- Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Frankfurt and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Frankfurt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Frankfurt is in Europe and Toronto is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Frankfurt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Frankfurt 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto than you might in Frankfurt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Frankfurt Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Frankfurt or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Frankfurt. When comparing the sizes of Frankfurt and Toronto, 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.
When is the best time to visit Frankfurt or Toronto?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Frankfurt or Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto and Frankfurt are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Frankfurt for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Frankfurt is around the same temperature as Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Frankfurt in July average around 19°C (67°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Toronto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Frankfurt. Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Frankfurt gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Toronto. Frankfurt gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFrankfurt 19°C (67°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Frankfurt during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Frankfurt in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Frankfurt is generally around the same temperature as Toronto. Daily temperatures in Frankfurt average around 11°C (51°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Frankfurt gets 103 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets less rain in October than Toronto. Frankfurt gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFrankfurt 11°C (51°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Frankfurt and Toronto. Most visitors come to Frankfurt for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. Frankfurt can be very cold during winter. Frankfurt is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 1°C (34°F) in January, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during winter. Frankfurt gets 41 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Toronto. Frankfurt gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFrankfurt 1°C (34°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Frankfurt as well as Toronto. The spring months attract visitors to Frankfurt because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Frankfurt is a little warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Frankfurt in April average around 10°C (50°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F).
In the spring, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Frankfurt gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets less rain in April than Toronto. Frankfurt gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFrankfurt 10°C (50°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Frankfurt
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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