Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Maui?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Maui or Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Maui or Toronto? 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
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 Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMaui $275Toronto $203
The average daily cost (per person) in Maui is $275, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $203. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMaui $141Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMaui $282Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Maui and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Maui or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Maui $62Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maui
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maui:
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Maui Airport to Hotel: $13
- Private transfer: Kahului to Kahului Airport (OGG): $99
- Private transfer: Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kahului: $99
- Private Transfer from Maui City Hotels to Lahaina Cruise Port: $80
- Private Transfer from Lahaina Cruise Port to Maui city hotels: $80
- Private Transfer from Lahaina Cruise Port to Kahului Airport(OGG): $80
- Private Departure Transfer to Maui Kahului Airport OGG: $78
- Private Arrival Transfer from Maui Kahului Airport OGG: $31
- Private Customizable Road to Hana Tour with Transfer: $500
- Private Customizable Island Tour with Transfer: $500
- Maui to Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) - Departure Private Transfer: $85
- Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Maui hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $85
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $157
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto YYZ Airport to Toronto City by SUV or Minibus: $76
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury SUV: $174
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Sedan Car: $152
- Convenient bus transfer between Hamilton Airport and Toronto: $3.65
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $66
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Car: $152
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Van: $133
- Hamilton to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Niagara Falls Guided 9 Hour Day Trip with Round-trip Transfer: $74
- One Way: from/to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) - Private Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Maui or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $94Toronto $65
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
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $72
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $151
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Maui $38Toronto $31
Tours and Activities in Maui
Here are a few actual costs in Maui for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Upcountry Farm Tour on Maui : $300
- Sunset Tour to Haleakalā National Park from Paia : $189
- 1pm Haleakala Guided Downhill Tour: $149
- 2 hour Maalaea Luxury Powerboat Sunset Cruise Exclusive 6 Guests: $283
- 2hr Koa Kai Sunset Whale Watch Adventure: $149
- 3 Hours Guided Koa Kai Snorkel Adventure & Sunset Combo: $83
- 4 Dual-Zipline Mountain Adventure ~ Maui: $200
- 4-HR Molokini Crater + Turtle Town Snorkeling Experience: $180
- 4-Hour Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Tour from Lahaina: $205
- 7-Line Maui Zipline Tour on the North Shore: $149
- Afternoon Adventure Snorkel from Ka'anapali: $169
- All Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle: $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.65
- Downtown City Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.28
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.46
- Downtown Toronto Walking Tour: $4.46
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.12
- Kensington Market: Downtown Toronto Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Toronto's Waterfront: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.21
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Explore Canada's Metropolis with Walking Tours Through Toronto: $6.68
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tour: $8.02
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Uncover Quebec's Legacy: In-App Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMaui $41Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Maui
Also in Maui, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 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 Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.01
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $40
- Craft Brewery Tour: $75
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $111
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- Toronto to Niagara Wine Tour : $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Maui and Toronto, we can see that Maui is more expensive. And not only is Toronto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Toronto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Toronto 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 Toronto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Maui Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Maui or Toronto?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Maui or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Maui as well as Toronto. Many visitors come to Maui in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Maui is generally a little warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Maui average around 79°F (26°C), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Toronto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Maui this time of the year. In the summer, Maui often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Toronto. Maui gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Maui usually gets less rain in July than Toronto. Maui gets 0.4 inches (10 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMaui 79°F (26°C)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Maui or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Maui are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Maui for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Maui is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Maui averages around 78°F (26°C) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Maui. Maui usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Maui gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Maui usually receives less rain than Toronto. Maui gets 1.2 inches (31 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMaui 78°F (26°C)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Maui or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Maui during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Maui because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Toronto in the winter. In the winter, Maui is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Maui in January average around 72°F (22°C), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
It's quite sunny in Maui. In the winter, Maui often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Maui gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Maui. Maui usually gets more rain in January than Toronto. Maui gets 4.1 inches (105 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMaui 72°F (22°C)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Maui or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Maui and Toronto. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Maui this time of year.
In April, Maui is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Maui average around 74°F (24°C), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In Maui, it's very sunny this time of the year. Maui usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during spring. Maui gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Maui usually receives less rain than Toronto. Maui gets 1.8 inches (47 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMaui 74°F (24°C)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto 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 (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 74°F (24°C) | 1.8 inches (47 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 inches (20 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 inches (7 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 inches (10 mm) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 inches (13 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 inches (9 mm) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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.