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 $173,509
The average daily cost (per person) in Maine is $241, while the average daily cost in British Columbia is $173,509. 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 $93,574
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMaine $214British Columbia $
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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 $12,929
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maine
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maine:
- Portland Jetport (PWM) to Portland - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $173
- Portland to Portland Jetport (PWM) - Departure Private Transfer: $86
- Private Transfer from Bangor Airport(BGR) to Rockland Cruise Port: $205
- Private Transfer from Bangor city hotels to Rockland Cruise Port: $205
- Private Transfer from Portland Cruise Port to Portland city: $73
- Private Transfer from Portland Port to Portland Jetport (PWM): $133
- Private Transfer from Portland city to Portland Cruise Port: $73
- Private Transfer from Rockland Cruise Port to Bangor Airport(BGR): $205
- Private Transfer from Rockland Cruise Port to Bangor City Hotels: $205
Hired Cars and Shuttles in British Columbia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in British Columbia:
- Vancouver Airport Transfer to Vancouver/Whistler (Special Offer): $27
- Vancouver Bus Transfer from or to Whistler: $30
- Private Departure Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $32
- Transfers Vancouver Airport and Cruise port to or from Hotels: $40
- Private Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $41
- Vancouver Airport YVR Private Transfer to Downtown: $43
- Private Transfer from Vancouver Hotels to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $45
- Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Vancouver hotels: $45
- Calgary Airport Transfer to/from Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise: $56
- Vancouver hotel/address to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer: $66
- Vancouver to Canada Place Cruise Port Departure Private Transfer: $84
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 $62,931
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Maine
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Maine.
- Portland Explorer: Taste of Portland Food Tour: $130
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in British Columbia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in British Columbia.
- Kelowna Top 5 Food Tour with Drinks: $87
- Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks: $87
- Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria: $94
- Eat Like a Canadian Food Tour | Victoria Sightseeing: $95
- Vancouver Chinatown Elite Food Tour Hidden Gems & Local Tastings: $98
- Vancouver Gastown's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience: $101
- Vancouver Foodie Tour: Granville Island Market Food Tour: $107
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $121
- Indulge in a Wine & Food Tour - Cowichan Valley: $123
- Private Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $134
- Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise: $136
- Vancouver Private Food Tour: Taste 6+ Local Dishes & Fresh Sushi: $136
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Maine $33British Columbia $11,079
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
- Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire: $9.75
- Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Portland’s Historic Old Port District: $9.99
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Portland by Wacky Walks: $10
- Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $12
- Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide: $13
- Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $13
- Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Portland ME: $15
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: $1.14
- Vancouver Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $3.71
- Cycling the Seawall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Along the Stanley Park Seawall: $5.00
- Vancouver Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.10
- Walking Tour Along Stanley Park's Seawall: $6.55
- Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour: $6.55
- Stanley Park Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.55
- Discover Stanley Park: A Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.55
- Victoria Free Historic Walking Night Tour-Gratuity Based: $7.00
- Vancouver Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h15 and 20 reviews: $7.00
- Vancouver to Whistler Private Self Guided Audio Tour: $7.27
- Vancouver Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMaine $23British Columbia $4,233
Sample the Local Flavors in Maine
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Maine:
- Private Group Sensory Wine Tasting or Wine and Yoga in Maine: $95
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
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $25
- Guided BC Wine Tasting at Vancouver Park: $36
- Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour: $52
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Neighbourhood Walking Tour: $65
- Whistler Distillery Tour & Tasting Experience: $81
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $87
- Victoria Craft Brewery Tour: $87
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $106
- 4-Hour Okanagan Valley Wine Tasting. Wineries of East Kelowna Bench.: $106
- Signature West Kelowna Wine Tour: $109
- Signature Lake Country Wine Tour: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Maine and British Columbia, we can see that British Columbia is more expensive. And not only is Maine much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maine would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maine 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 British Columbia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in British Columbia than you might in Maine.
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.