Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or Galveston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Galveston or Niagara Falls?
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 Galveston and Niagara Falls can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Galveston or Niagara Falls?
Galveston
Located on Galveston Island off the Texas Gulf Coast, Galveston is a popular destination for Texans and a departure point for cruise ships. It also makes a great beach destination for anyone looking to enjoy a week or weekend.
Galveston is a popular destination during the summer months, but the warm climate makes it comfortable year round. Even during the winter months you can enjoy mild temperatures, although on occasion it can have a cold spell.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGalveston $183Niagara Falls $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Galveston is $183, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $122. 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 Galveston and Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGalveston $81Niagara Falls $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGalveston $162Niagara Falls $148
Compare Hotels in Galveston and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Galveston or Niagara Falls? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Galveston Hotel Prices and Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Galveston $35Niagara Falls $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galveston
Also for Galveston, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer from Galveston Port to HOU Airport: $168
- Private Departure Transfer from Galveston to HOU Airport: $168
- Galveston Port to William Hobby Airport Departure Transfer: $168
- Galveston to Houston George Bush Airport (IAH) Private Transfer: $194
- Privat Transfer from Galveston Port to Houston Airport (IAH): $194
- Galveston Port to George Bush Airport Private Departure Transfer: $194
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Buffalo Niagara Airport to Holiday Valley - Round-Trip Transfer: $263
- Round-Trip Private-Safe Transfer Between Buffalo Airport & Niagara Falls Canada: $262
- ROUNDTRIP Ground Transfer Buffalo Niagara Int Airport (BUF)-Niagara Falls Canada: $207
- Private Half Day Niagara Wine Tour Visit with Transfer Included: $200
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls, ON to Toronto downtown: $197
- Departure Private Transfer: Niagara Falls to Toronto Airport YYZ in Luxury SUV: $195
- Private Transfer: Niagara Int’l Airport (IAG) USA to Niagara Falls, ON: $194
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto, Canada (Downtown): $178
- Transfer Niagara-on-the-Lake Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $160
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $160
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Niagara Falls Ontario to Toronto (YYZ) Airport: $159
- Private Arrival Transfer: Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls, New York: $138
Is it cheaper to fly into Galveston or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls and Galveston 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 dayGalveston $52Niagara Falls $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Galveston
For Galveston, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of the Strand Food Tour on Galveston Island: $105
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Niagara Falls
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
- The Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Food Tour: $105
- Walking Food Tour in Niagara Falls: $108
- Niagara Falls Sightseeing Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner Niagara On The Lake: $146
- Guided Night Tour w/ Dinner & Hotel Transfer: $149
- Light up The Falls Small Group Tour with Fallsview Dinner: $155
- Evening Lights Tour with Skylon Tower Dinner: $177
- Sunset Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Dinner: $178
- Niagara Wine Tasting and three courses Dinner: $192
- Niagara Falls Evening Lights Tour With Skylon Tower Dinner: $192
- Night on Niagara Walking Tour with Fireworks Cruise + Dinner: $200
- Small Group Night Tour w/ Dinner & Light Show: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Galveston $15Niagara Falls $20
Tours and Activities in Galveston
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Galveston.
- Self-Guided Ghost Tour on the Galveston Strand: $6.75
- Luggage Storage in Cruise Terminal: $8.73
- Unique Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Experience in League City: $10
- Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast Museum Ticket: $12
- Al's Authentic Paranormal Excursion Tour: $16
- Galveston Island Ghost Tour: $16
- Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion: $18
- Galveston Red Light District Tour: $20
- Tour of haunted locations with ghost hunting gear.: $20
- Galveston Haunted Tour with Ghost Hunting Equipment: $20
- Galveston's Flower Winery Tour at the Florvino Winery: $20
- Great! Galveston Ghost Tour: $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Maid of the Mist$37
Tours and Activities in Niagara Falls
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
- Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds Made in America Tour: $92
- Niagara Falls USA Winter Tour Cave, Tower, winery & Much More : $90
- Private Custom Niagara Falls, Canada Winery Tour from Buffalo,NY: $298
- 1 Hour Private Vineyard Dome Experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $45
- 30 Minute Niagara Falls Airplane Tour: $156
- 45 Minutes Whirlpool Tour in Niagara Falls: $32
- 7 Hour Niagara Falls USA Tour from Buffalo: $269
- All American Tour : $99
- All Attractions Niagara Falls American Tour with Boat Much More: $120
- All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE: $126
- All Niagara Falls USA Tour Maid of Mist Boat & So Much More : $130
- All inclusive Niagara Evening Light Show, Boat Ride & Cave Tour: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGalveston $37Niagara Falls $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Galveston
Also in Galveston, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting : $10
- Happy Hour Pub Crawl: $25
- Galveston's Best Pub Crawl: $25
- Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $30
- Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Niagara Falls
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Included Transportation : $56
- Small Group Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour: $96
- Sip, Swirl and Savour Chocolate & Wine Tour : $103
- Niagara Craft Brewery Tour Niagara Falls: $110
- 3.5 Hours NOTL E-Bike Wine Tour: $111
- Niagara All American All inclusive Boutique Wine Tour : $114
- Half Day Wine & Cheese Tour - Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour: $119
- Full-Day Group Wine Tour (with cheese and charcuterie) in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $141
- myWineCountry Experience Premium Wine Tours and Tastings: $148
- Relaxing three courses Lunch & Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $148
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch: $149
- Luxury Buffalo Brewery Tour: $149
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Galveston and Niagara Falls, we can see that Galveston is more expensive. And not only is Niagara Falls much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Niagara Falls would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Niagara Falls 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 Galveston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Galveston than you might in Niagara Falls.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Galveston Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Galveston or Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a larger population, and is about 45% larger than the population of Galveston. When comparing the sizes of Galveston and Niagara Falls, 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 Galveston or Niagara Falls?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Galveston or Niagara Falls in the Summer?
Both Niagara Falls and Galveston during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Galveston for the beaches, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Galveston is a little warmer than Niagara Falls in the summer. The daily temperature in Galveston averages around 84°F (29°C) in July, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
Galveston usually gets more rain in July than Niagara Falls. Galveston gets 3 inches (77 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGalveston 84°F (29°C)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Galveston or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Galveston and Niagara Falls. The autumn months attract visitors to Galveston because of the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
In the autumn, Galveston is much warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Galveston in October average around 71°F (22°C), and Niagara Falls averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In October, Galveston usually receives around the same amount of rain as Niagara Falls. Galveston gets 2.3 inches (59 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGalveston 71°F (22°C)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Galveston or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Galveston as well as Niagara Falls. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Galveston this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Niagara Falls. In January, Galveston is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Galveston average around 52°F (11°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around -4°C (26°F).
Galveston usually gets more rain in January than Niagara Falls. Galveston gets 2.7 inches (68 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGalveston 52°F (11°C)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Galveston or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
Both Niagara Falls and Galveston are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Galveston for the beaches and the small town charm.
Galveston is much warmer than Niagara Falls in the spring. The daily temperature in Galveston averages around 70°F (21°C) in April, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In April, Galveston usually receives around the same amount of rain as Niagara Falls. Galveston gets 2.4 inches (60 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGalveston 70°F (21°C)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and Galveston
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 55°F (13°C) | 2 inches (50 mm) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 inches (60 mm) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 inches (108 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 84°F (29°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 83°F (29°C) | 3.9 inches (100 mm) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 inches (141 mm) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 inches (59 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 inches (81 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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