Which place is cheaper, Ontario or Hawaii?
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 Hawaii or Ontario?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Hawaii or Ontario? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Hawaii or Ontario?
Hawaii
Located towards the center of the Pacific Ocean and the northeast corner of Polynesia, Hawai'i is the 50th state of the United States of America. It is a major tourist destination for travelers from around the world and as such, its economy is very dependent on the tourist dollar. Historically, the state had strong whaling, sugar and pineapple industries, but today tourism and the military make up a significant part of the economy. The state includes many islands that spread over 1,500 miles, but there are eight main islands which have a diversity of natural beauty and interesting landscapes. The islands offer visitors many impressive features from the beautiful beaches to the lush interior. There is a lot of hiking, snorkeling and scuba diving available throughout the islands. The capital of the state is Honolulu, which is also the largest city. Both Hawaiian and English are spoken throughout.
Ontario
Chances are when you think of Canada, the things that come to mind are all located in the province of Ontario. Ontario has the highest population of any province in the country, and is the heart of Canadian tourism. As the home of Toronto, Niagara Falls and Lake Superior, this area is a major tourist destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in United States of America, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United States of America, The Best Camping Tours in Canada, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada.
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Hawaii Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHawaii $393Ontario $13,599
The average daily cost (per person) in Hawaii is $393, while the average daily cost in Ontario is $13,599. 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 Hawaii and Ontario in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHawaii $214Ontario $7,392
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHawaii $428Ontario $
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Compare Hotels in Hawaii and Ontario
Looking for a hotel in Hawaii or Ontario? 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.Hawaii $37Ontario $2,114
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hawaii
Also for Hawaii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Minibus Arrival transfer Honolulu Airport HNL to Waikiki: $290
- Private Transfer from Waikiki to Honolulu Airport HNL by Minibus: $290
- Honolulu HNL Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer in SUV: $284
- Private North Shore/Turtle Bay Airport Transfer | Up to 10 Guests: $275
- VIP Private Maui OGG Departure Transfer Black Cadillac Escalade: $259
- VIP Luxury Transfers: Honolulu Airport ↔ Ko Olina ↔ Cruise Port: $240
- Luxury Airport transfer to North Waikoloa Resorts and residence: $215
- Private Transfer from Kawela to Honolulu (HLN) Airport: $213
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to North Shore: $213
- Private Airport Transfer from Honululu: $210
- Private Transfer from to Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo Cruise Port: $193
- Private Transfer from Hilo Cruise Port to Kona city hotels: $192
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ontario
Also for Ontario, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- YOW Ottawa Airport Transfer Service 1 Hour: $92
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Toronto APT-HTL (YYZ): $125
- Transfer to or from Waterloo region- Toronto Airport: $286
- Transfer from Toronto City Center to Pearson Airport(YYZ): $50
- Toronto: YYZ Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $26
- Toronto to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Toronto Pearson to Niagara Falls Private Transfer: $153
- Toronto Pearson Airport Private Transfer Service to Niagara Falls: $268
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto hotel/address -Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Toronto Airport Private Transfer to Downtown: $191
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Toronto Airport (YYZ): $95
- PrivateTransfer:-Toronto Pearson Airport OR Hamilton City Black Car Service: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Hawaii or Ontario?
Prices for flights to both Ontario and Hawaii 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 dayHawaii $128Ontario $4,361
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hawaii
For Hawaii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Downtown Honolulu Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings: $107
- Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show: $139
- Maui Ma'alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise: $150
- Honolulu: Off The Beaten Path Food Tour: $150
- Honolulu's Walking Food Tour: $159
- Maui: Coast of Ka'anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail: $168
- Maui: Afternoon Whale Watching Tour with Dinner: $168
- Kona Walking Food Tour: $169
- Friday Fireworks Dinner Sail from the Hilton Hawaiian Village: $170
- Craft Cocktail and Dinner Experience: $175
- Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach: $180
- Kauai: Luau Ka Hikina Admission with Dinner and Lei Greeting: $183
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ontario
For Ontario, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $54
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $60
- Downtown London Walking Food Tour: $64
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Guided Food Tour with Ice Wine & Poutine: $64
- Toronto: Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $71
- 2 Hour Express Toronto Food Tour: Flavors of Kensington Market: $74
- Toronto: Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $74
- Oh Canada Eh!? Ottawa Dinner Musical with Live Music and Comedy: $75
- Kingston: Downtown Food Tour with 6 Tastings & Secret Dish: $77
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $78
- Great Canadian Food Tour- St. Lawrence Market + The Distillery: $82
- Kensington Market International Food Tour: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hawaii $38Ontario $1,470
Tours and Activities in Hawaii
For Hawaii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Tour de Honolulu" Foodie Bike Tour: $189
- 1 Tank Discover Scuba at Koloa Landing with No Experience needed: $162
- 1.5-Hour Guided Marine Life Tour: $105
- 2 Hour Big Island Reef Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Tour: $88
- 2 Hour Molokini Snorkeling Tour with Breakfast: $179
- 2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu: $40
- 2 Tank Natural Reef & Wreck Dive Tour off Wai'anae: $249
- 2-HR Gondola cruise in waikiki with cute tour guide & he sings!: $178
- 2-Hour Hilo Ghost Walks Tour: $59
- 3 Hour Big Island Dolphin Watch Boat Tour, Snorkeling & BBQ Lunch: $150
- 3 Zipline Adventure (Optional Waikiki Shuttle for 10am Tour): $109
- 3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour: $99
Tours and Activities in Ontario
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ontario.
- 1 Day Canoeing Tour in Algonquin Park: $90
- 1 Hour Flight Simulator Experience in Toronto: $111
- 1 Hour Private Vineyard Dome Experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $43
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $28
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $297
- 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour: $57
- 20 km Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $149
- 50 Minute Harbour Tour with Skyline Views: $26
- 60 Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 60-Minute Toronto Luxury Yacht Sightseeing Prosecco Cruise!: $104
- 90-Minute Toronto Luxury Yacht Sightseeing Prosecco Cruise: $137
- Adventures in Abstract Paint Pouring: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHawaii $19Ontario $834
Sample the Local Flavors in Hawaii
Also in Hawaii, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Koʻolau Distillery Whiskey Tour in Kailua, Hawai'i: $25
- Oahu: Kō Hana Agricole Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting: $35
- Winery Oeno Island Style Wine Tasting: $39
- Ola Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting in Hawaii: $50
- Hawaiian Style Paint Party at Koʻolau Distillery, Paint & Sip: $55
- Twilight Wine Tasting by Sea and Sunset Cruise in Honolulu: $119
- Oahu: Kō Hana Rum Deep Dive Distillery Tour with Tasting: $150
Sample the Local Flavors in Ontario
Also in Ontario, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Take On Toronto: $15
- Between The Lines Classic Wine Tasting: $18
- Between the Lines Black Glass Wine Tasting in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $22
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery: $28
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery with 7 Kinds of Sake: $43
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $57
- Blindfold Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier Niagara: $64
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Transportation: $72
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tasting Tour: $93
- Relaxing Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $93
- Private Bike Tour Distillery District and Toronto Islands: $104
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hawaii and Ontario, we can see that Ontario is more expensive. And not only is Hawaii much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hawaii would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hawaii 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 Ontario would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ontario than you might in Hawaii.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hawaii Expensive? and Is Ontario Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Hawaii or Ontario?
Ontario has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Hawaii. When comparing the sizes of Hawaii and Ontario, 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.