Which place is cheaper, Quebec or Hawaii?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hawaii or Quebec?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Hawaii or Quebec? 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 Quebec?
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.
Quebec
The culture and history of Europe is alive and well in North America. The largest province in Canada, Quebec, was a French colony from the time of Jacques Cartier in 1534 until 1760. Today, it is the only province in Canada where French is the official language. With the second largest population in the country, approximately 6.4 million, or 80% of the people speak French as their native language.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHawaii $342Quebec $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Hawaii is $342, while the average daily cost in Quebec is $169. 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 Quebec in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHawaii $214Quebec $112
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHawaii $428Quebec $224
Compare Hotels in Hawaii and Quebec
Looking for a hotel in Hawaii or Quebec? 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 $37Quebec $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hawaii
Also for Hawaii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Honolulu HNL Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer in SUV: $272
- Private Round-Trip Transfer: Honolulu International Airport to Hotel or Cruise Terminal: $271
- Private SUV Transfer - Lihue Airport to NorthShore Hanalei-Princeville-Kilauea: $225
- Arrival Transfer Honolulu Airport HNL to Beach Resorts by SUV: $211
- Private Transfer from Beach Resorts to Honolulu Airport by SUV: $211
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to Kawela : $203
- Private Transfer from Kawela to Honolulu (HLN) Airport: $203
- Private Transfer from North Shore to Honolulu (HLN) Airport: $203
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to North Shore : $203
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to Pupukea: $203
- Private SUV Transfer - Kauai Cruise Ship terminal : $199
- Luxury Transfer Between Ko Olina and Honolulu Airport, Vice Versa: $192
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec
Also for Quebec, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- YQB Quebec City Airport Cruise Terminal Train Station Transfer: $99
- YQB Airport Transfer: $97
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Transfer in private Minivan from Quebec City Center - Quebec Airport (YQB): $81
- Transfer in private Minivan from Quebec Airport (YQB) - Quebec City Center: $88
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Quebec City Center - Quebec Airport (YQB): $71
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Quebec Airport (YQB) - Quebec City Center: $71
- Quebec to Le Terminal Quebec Port - Departure Private Transfer: $97
- Quebec city private transfer: $97
- Quebec City: Jean Lesage Arrivals Private Airport Transfer: $108
- Quebec Airport (YQB) to Downtown private transfer: $117
- Québec city to Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) - Departure Private Transfer: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Hawaii or Quebec?
Prices for flights to both Quebec 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 $77Quebec $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hawaii
For Hawaii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunchtime Walking Food Tour in Honolulu: $99
- Moonlight Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $106
- Ahi Uila Fire Show and Dinner: $110
- Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei: $119
- From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver: $120
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $125
- Best Food Tours on Kaua'i: $125
- Honolulu Sunset & Fireworks Dinner Cruise: $129
- Explore Waimea Town on a Walking Food Tour: $129
- From Ma'alaea Harbor: Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise Aboard Calypso: $130
- Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Prime Rib or Mahi Mahi Dinner Cruise : $140
- Farm to Taco: A Farm to Table Cooking Class: $149
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec
For Quebec, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Mile End Montreal Original Food Tour - by Local Montreal Tours: $88
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Jewish Neighborhood Food Tour: $130
- Quebec City: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with music: $162
- Quebec City: Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour: $189
- Combo Historical and Food Tour of the Old Quebec City: $192
- Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City: $192
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
- Montreal Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $249
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hawaii $38Quebec $23
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
- Early Morning Whale Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor: $125
- Guided Kayak Tour to Kailua’s Twin Islands: $219
- Kauai Sea Kayaking 10 mile tour - Na Pali Iki (Polihale to Milolii): $275
- Kayak Whale Watching Tour (7am-10am): $125
- New Year’s Eve Midnight Cruise: $246
- Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial, small group Tour: $80
- Private Upcountry Farm Tour on Maui : $300
- 'IMILOA - Express Na Pali Sunset Tour: $161
- 'IMILOA - Express Nā Pali Snorkel Tour : $181
- 1 Hour Private Luxury Classic Car Sightseeing City Tour Honolulu: $138
- 1 Tank Discover Scuba at Koloa Landing with No Experience needed: $162
Tours and Activities in Quebec
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Quebec.
- Electric fatbike Tour of Québec City: $112
- Magnificent Montmorency Falls Private E-Bike Tour: $149
- 1 Hour Downtown Montreal Tour: $29
- 1 Hour Tour of Old-Montreal in Vintage Convertible Cadillac: $219
- 2 hour Tour of The Montreal Bagel: $44
- 2-Hour Christmas Magic Tour in Old Quebec: $29
- 3 Days 2 Nights Tour in New York: $300
- 3Hr Montreal Architecture Bike Tour with regular or E-bikes Beer & wine included: $64
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- APP Self-Guided Tours Quebec with Audioguide: $8.73
- AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise: $73
- All about Montreal's Murals - Saturday Walking Tour: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHawaii $19Quebec $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Hawaii
Also in Hawaii, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Whiskey Tour - Koʻolau Distillery - Kailua, Hawai'i 96734: $25
- Honolulu Haunts Ghost Tours And Pub Crawls: $30
- WINERY OENO Island Style Wine Tasting: $39
- History Tour Pub Crawl in Waikiki: $45
- Maui Farm Distillery and local craft experience Full-Day Tour: $224
- Maui Tour : Iao Valley, Hawaiian Distillery and Lavender Farm Tour: $300
Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec:
- Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $21
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Quebec City: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour: $50
- Quebec City: Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $91
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $93
- Quebec City : eTandem Rental on Ile d'Orleans-wine tasting: $116
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hawaii and Quebec, we can see that Hawaii is more expensive. And not only is Quebec much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Quebec would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quebec 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 Hawaii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hawaii than you might in Quebec.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hawaii Expensive? and Is Quebec Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Hawaii or Quebec?
Quebec has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Hawaii. When comparing the sizes of Hawaii and Quebec, 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.