Which place is cheaper, British Columbia or Maine?
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 Maine or British Columbia?
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 Maine and British Columbia can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Maine or British Columbia?
Maine
The U.S. state of Maine is situated in the northeastern most region of the country. While it is known for its rugged rocky coastline and maritime history, the state also has a landscape of rolling mountains carpeted in thick pine forests, with many peaceful lakes popular with visitors seeking a close to nature kind of getaway. The capital city is Augusta, though the most populous is Portland, which has much to offer in sightseeing attractions and activities.
British Columbia
The westernmost province in Canada, British Columbia, is four times the size of Great Britain with less than one tenth of the population. This is due to the vast mountain ranges just ready to be tackled including the Rockies, Selkirks and the Coastal Range. With vibrant cities and ambitious outdoor activities, British Columbia is ready for any traveler.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMaine $241British Columbia $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Maine is $241, while the average daily cost in British Columbia is $155. 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 Maine and British Columbia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMaine $107British Columbia $77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMaine $214British Columbia $154
Compare Hotels in Maine and British Columbia
Looking for a hotel in Maine or British Columbia? 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.Maine $43British Columbia $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maine
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maine:
- Private Transfer from Bangor Airport(BGR) to Rockland Cruise Port: $201
- Private Transfer from Bangor city hotels to Rockland Cruise Port: $201
- Private Transfer from Rockland Cruise Port to Bangor Airport(BGR): $201
- Private Transfer from Rockland Cruise Port to Bangor City Hotels: $201
Hired Cars and Shuttles in British Columbia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in British Columbia:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR): $32
- Group Transfer to/from Vancouver International Airport (YVR): $32
- Transfers Vancouver Airport and Cruise port to or from Hotels: $40
- Luxury Personalized Vancouver Transfer Airport or Cruise: $43
- Private Transfer from Vancouver Hotels to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $45
- Calgary Airport Transfer to/from Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise: $56
- Vancouver hotel/address to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $58
- Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer: $66
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR): $82
- Vancouver to Canada Place Cruise Port Departure Private Transfer: $82
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver Arrival Private Transfer: $82
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to YVR Airport or Cruise Port- Business Car: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Maine or British Columbia?
Prices for flights to both British Columbia and Maine 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 dayMaine $85British Columbia $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in British Columbia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in British Columbia.
- Delicious Donuts & Holiday Cheer: Victoria's Sweetest Food Tour: $70
- Vancouver Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, and More: $75
- Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Food Tour: $82
- Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks: $83
- Victoria: Old Town & Chinatown Local Food Tour with 7 Tastings: $86
- Vancouver Gastown's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience: $92
- Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria: $93
- Eat Like a Canadian Food Tour | Victoria Sightseeing: $94
- Dim Sum Cooking Class with Chef Renée in Vancouver: $94
- Vancouver Chinatown Elite Food Tour Hidden Gems & Local Tastings: $97
- Taste North Vancouver Shipyards - Food Tour with Local Eats: $112
- Vancouver Foodie Tour: Granville Island Market Food Tour: $118
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Maine $33British Columbia $42
Tours and Activities in Maine
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Maine are as follows:
- Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine: $7.75
- Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Bar Harbor Acadia: $7.99
- Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC: $9.50
- Acadia's Ocean Path Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $9.99
- Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Portland’s Historic Old Port District: $9.99
- Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $13
- Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $15
- Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide: $15
- Cape Cod Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
- Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
Tours and Activities in British Columbia
Here are a few actual costs in British Columbia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover Vancouver: A Self-Guided Tour: $3.42
- Vancouver Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $3.67
- Victoria City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour Grauity-Based: $5.00
- Gratuity-Based Vancouver City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour: $5.00
- Fort Langley Film & Television Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $5.75
- Vancouver Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Spy Escape in Vancouver: Outdoor Puzzle Adventure: $6.17
- Exploring The Multicultural History of Victoria in a Walking Tour: $6.47
- Explore The History of People of the Safe Harbour in Walking Tour of Ucluelet: $6.47
- Vancouver Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h15 and 20 reviews: $6.91
- Kamloops–Revelstoke Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: $7.88
- Sea to Sky Highway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: $7.91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMaine $23British Columbia $11
Sample the Local Flavors in British Columbia
Also in British Columbia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Vancouver BC: $15
- Petrified Pub Crawl Halloween Ghost Tour in Victoria: $32
- Pickle Pub Crawl: Victoria Harbour Ferry Pub Crawl: $47
- Whistler Distillery Tour & Tasting Experience: $80
- North Vancouver Elite Walking Brewery Tour: $93
- Signature Lake Country Wine Tour: $100
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $104
- 4-Hour Okanagan Valley Wine Tasting. Wineries of East Kelowna Bench.: $105
- Sunset Sip Wine Tour: $114
- Osoyoos Half Day Wine Tour (Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Gratuity!): $114
- West Kelowna Half Day Wine Tour- Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Grat!: $114
- Summerland Half Day Wine Tour (Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Grat!): $114
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Maine and British Columbia, we can see that Maine is more expensive. And not only is British Columbia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to British Columbia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in British Columbia 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 Maine would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Maine than you might in British Columbia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Maine Expensive? and Is British Columbia Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Maine or British Columbia?
British Columbia has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Maine. When comparing the sizes of Maine and British Columbia, 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.