Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or Maui?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Maui or Niagara Falls?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Maui or Niagara Falls? 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: Maui or Niagara Falls?
Maui
Who hasn't spent at least one Monday morning fantasizing about holding a mai tai on a Hawaiian beach? A trip to Maui may be just what we all have in mind, but it's so much more than a drink on a sandy towel.
At over 700 square miles, the island of Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands with a small population of just over 140,000 people. The island enjoys approximately two seasons a year with a mild climate just about everywhere. Rough living, right?
Voted "Best Island in the World" by many in the travel industry, Maui is the center for whale watching, relaxing on the beach, snorkeling, and the home of a large and lush rainforest.
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 in United States of America, The Best 3-Week Tours in 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 dayMaui $275Niagara Falls $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Maui is $275, 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 Maui and Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMaui $141Niagara Falls $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMaui $282Niagara Falls $148
Compare Hotels in Maui and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Maui 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: Maui Hotel Prices and Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Maui $62Niagara Falls $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maui
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maui:
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Maui Airport to Hotel: $13
- Private Arrival Transfer from Maui Kahului Airport OGG: $31
- Kahului OGG Airport and Kihei Wailea Hotels Private Transfer: $43
- Private Departure Transfer to Maui Kahului Airport OGG: $78
- Private Transfer from Kahului Airport(OGG) to Lahaina Cruise Port: $80
- Private Transfer from Lahaina Cruise Port to Maui city hotels: $80
- Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Maui hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $85
- Maui hotel or address to Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) - Departure Private Transfer: $85
- Maui Kahului Airport OGG Arrival Private Transfer: $85
- Maui to Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) - Departure Private Transfer: $85
- Private transfer: Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kahului: $99
- Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Maui - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $170
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Private Departure Transfer to Buffalo Airport (BUF): $104
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls, ON to Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ): $134
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $83
- Buffalo Niagara Airport to Holiday Valley - Round-Trip Transfer: $262
- Buffalo Niagara Airport(BUF) to Holiday Valley - Arrival Transfer: $131
- Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Departure Private Transfer: Niagara Falls to Toronto Airport YYZ in Business Car: $293
- Departure Private Transfer: Niagara Falls to Toronto Airport YYZ in Luxury SUV: $195
- Fixed Price :- Private Transfers Niagara falls Hotel OR Pearson Toronto Airport : $133
- Niagara Buffalo Airport Arrival: Private Transfer to Niagara Falls Ontario: $80
- Niagara Buffalo Airport Departure: Private Transfer to Buffalo Niagara Airport: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Maui or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls and Maui 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 dayMaui $94Niagara Falls $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Maui
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Maui.
- From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver: $120
- 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
- Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach: $154
- South Gilligans' Island Luau with Dinner and Drinks: $166
- Mystery Puzzle Food Tour in Lahaina for 2 People: $170
- Premium Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience - Ma'alaea: $170
- Maui Sunset Luau Dinner Cruise from Ma'alaea Harbor aboard Pride of Maui: $187
- Haleakala's Best Sunset Tour with Dinner: $210
- Wailele Luau Including Fire and Knife Performance plus Dinner: $219
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
- Walking Food Tour in St. Catharines: $108
- 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: $179
- Niagara Falls Evening Lights Tour With Skylon Tower Dinner: $192
- Niagara Wine Tasting and three courses Dinner: $193
- 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.Maui $38Niagara Falls $20
Tours and Activities in Maui
Here are a few actual costs in Maui for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- South Beach Parks Self-Guided Driving Tour: $12
- Maui Sunset & Stargazing at Haleakala Audio Driving Tour: $16
- Kahului: Self-Driving Audio Tour of Road to Hana: $17
- Ultimate Self-Driving Audio Tour of Road to Hana, Maui: $17
- Shaka Guide Maui "Classic" Road to Hana Audio Driving Tour : $20
- Self-Guided Audio Tours - Full Island: $20
- Audio Driving Tour: $20
- West Maui Coastline Audio Driving Tour: $20
- Maui Bundle: 6 In-App Driving And Walking Audio Tours: $30
- Maui Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Audio Driving Tours, Including Road to Hana: $30
- Maui Cruise Ship Scenic Shuttle Service - North Shore, Paia Town: $39
- All Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle: $40
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:
- Visit Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Hamilton Airport: $3.65
- Niagara Peninsula Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $6.21
- Niagara Legends of Adventure Admission Ticket: $11
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Niagara Adventure Theater: $11
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Niagara SkyWheel Ticket: $12
- Niagara SkyWheel Admission Ticket: $13
- Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour: $13
- Niagara's Fury 4D Experience Entry Ticket: $14
- Niagara Falls, Canada: White Water Walk Entry Ticket: $16
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket: $16
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket: $16
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Buffalo by Zombie Scavengers: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMaui $41Niagara Falls $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Maui
Also in Maui, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Maui Farm Distillery and local craft experience Full-Day Tour: $224
- Goat Farm, Distillery, & Glass-Blowing Tour w/ Tasting: $224
- Maui Tour : Iao Valley, Hawaiian Distillery and Lavender Farm Tour: $300
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:
- Between The Lines Classic Wine Tasting: $15
- Niagara's Decadent Sparkling and Icewine Tasting: $23
- Wine Tasting and Nigerian Dwarf Goats Experience: $28
- Goat Yoga and Wine Tasting: $50
- 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 : $104
- 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
- Luxury Winery, Distillery & Craft Beer Tour in Niagara Region : $123
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Maui and Niagara Falls, we can see that Maui 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 Maui would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Maui 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 Maui Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Maui or Niagara Falls?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Maui or Niagara Falls in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Maui and Niagara Falls. The summer months attract visitors to Maui because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Maui is a little warmer than Niagara Falls in the summer. The daily temperature in Maui averages around 79°F (26°C) in July, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Niagara Falls this time of the year. In Maui, it's very sunny this time of the year. Maui usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Niagara Falls during summer. Maui gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 306 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Maui usually receives less rain than Niagara Falls. Maui gets 0.4 inches (10 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMaui 79°F (26°C)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Maui or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Maui as well as Niagara Falls. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Maui this time of year.
In the autumn, Maui is much warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Maui in October average around 78°F (26°C), and Niagara Falls averages at about 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Maui this time of the year. In the autumn, Maui often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Maui gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 148 hours of full sun.
Maui usually gets less rain in October than Niagara Falls. Maui gets 1.2 inches (31 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMaui 78°F (26°C)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Maui or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
Both Niagara Falls and Maui are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Maui for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Niagara Falls can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Maui is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Maui average around 72°F (22°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around -4°C (26°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Maui. Maui usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during winter. Maui gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 89 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Maui. In January, Maui usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Maui gets 4.1 inches (105 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMaui 72°F (22°C)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Maui or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
Both Niagara Falls and Maui during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Maui in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Maui is much warmer than Niagara Falls in the spring. The daily temperature in Maui averages around 74°F (24°C) in April, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In Niagara Falls, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Maui. In the spring, Maui often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Maui gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 203 hours of full sun.
Maui usually gets less rain in April than Niagara Falls. Maui gets 1.8 inches (47 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMaui 74°F (24°C)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and Maui
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 74°F (24°C) | 1.8 inches (47 mm) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 inches (20 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 inches (7 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 inches (10 mm) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 inches (13 mm) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 inches (9 mm) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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