Should you visit Miami or Cleveland?
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 Miami and Cleveland can help you decide which place is right for you.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
Cleveland
Located on the shores of Lake Erie of the Great Lakes, Cleveland is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. As a culturally diverse and thriving metropolitan area, the city is host to a vast range of sights and activities, such as world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and golf courses as well as plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities.
Which city is cheaper, Cleveland or Miami?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Miami is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Cleveland is $106. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Miami and Cleveland in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Cleveland can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $60, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $120.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Cleveland cost around $29 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $12.
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Food
Meals for one day
Miami
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Cleveland $29
Typical Food prices in Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
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Little Havana 2-Hour Food Tour:
$59
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South Beach Miami Culinary Walking Tour Lunch or Dinner:
$59
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Little Havana Street Food Tours:
$61
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Taste of Little Havana Food Tour by Bicycle:
$69
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Haitian Cooking Experience:
$85
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Private Little Havana Cuban Food Tour:
$99
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4th of July Fireworks Cruise & Hard Rock Dinner:
$159
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4th of July Fireworks from Catamaran & Hard Rock Café Dinner:
$159
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Private VIP Historical Citywide Food Tour:
$159
Typical Food prices in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee
$1.79
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Sandwich
$9.75
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Large Pizza
$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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West Side Market Food Tour:
$47
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Tremont Neighborhood Food Tour:
$65
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Ohio City Food Tour:
$70
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Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour:
$73
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Tremont Guided Food Tour with Tasting:
$246
Local Transportation
To get around in Cleveland, the average visitor spends $15 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
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Universal Studios Ticket & Transfer from Miami:
$249
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Transfers to Port of Miami:
$28
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Transfer: Miami Beach to Airport, Port or Palm Beach:
$25
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Miami Downtown to Miami Airport:
$46
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Miami Airport to Miami Downtown:
$46
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Miami Airport to Miami Beach:
$46
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Transfer in Private Minivan from Miami Downtown to Miami Airport:
$70
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Transfer in Private Minivan from Miami Airport to Miami Downtown:
$70
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Transfer in Private Minivan from Miami Airport to Miami Beach:
$70
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Transfer in Executive Private Vehicle from Miami Downtown to Miami Airport:
$53
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Transfer in Executive Private Vehicle from Miami Airport to Miami Downtown:
$53
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Transfer in Executive Private Vehicle from Miami Airport to Miami Beach:
$53
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cleveland
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cleveland are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cleveland
Also for Cleveland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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CLE Airport Transfer to Downtown Cleveland:
$116
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Cleveland Airport - Executive Sedan/SUV Airport/Hotel Round Trip Transfer:
$261
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Cleveland Airport-Hotel Ground Transfer - One Way:
$106
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Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) to Cleveland - Arrival Private Transfer:
$78
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Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) to Cleveland - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$157
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Cleveland to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) - Departure Private Transfer:
$78
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Private Arrival Transfer from Cleveland Airprot (CLE):
$62
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Private Departure Transfer to Cleveland Airport (CLE):
$62
Is it cheaper to fly into Miami or Cleveland?
Prices for flights to both Cleveland and Miami 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.
Entertainment
In Cleveland, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $32 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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"Cigar Factory Tour":
$35
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1 Hour Private Helicopter Tour of Miami and South Florida:
$518
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1-Day Key West Tour ( Miami Departure ) ( MIA1-B ):
$138
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1-Day Miami+Everglades Naitonal Park Tour ( Miami Departure )( MIA1-A ):
$80
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1/2 Hour Jet Ski Island Adventure:
$5.00
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10-Day Surf Adventure from Brisbane to Sydney Including Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and Gold Coast:
$2,371
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2 Hour Cycle Boat Tour:
$50
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2-hour boat tour with Aquarius Boat Rental:
$195
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3 Hour Private Sunset Sailboat Tour for up to 6 Complimentary beverages, snacks:
$550
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3-hour tour with Aquarius Boat Rental:
$248
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3.5-Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure:
$35
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30 Minute Private Luxury Helicopter Sightseeing Tour of Miami:
$299
Tours and Activities in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Virtual Tour of the Lake Erie Shoreline via Coastal Trail:
$10
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Cleveland History Center General Admission Entry Ticket:
$12
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Skip the Line: GRAMMY Museum Mississippi General Admission Ticket:
$14
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Downtown Cleveland Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour:
$24
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The Original Cleveland Brew Tour:
$108
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Casual Wine transportation tour:
$225
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Private City Tour:
$250
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60's Throwback Shopping Tour:
$375
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The best of Cleveland walking tour:
$498
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Romantic tour in Cleveland:
$498
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Stradbroke Island Adventure:
$672
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Private Wine Full Day Tour from Atlanta City by Luxury Vehicle:
$987
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cleveland spend on average $36 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
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Pub Crawl South Beach 3-Hour Tour:
$30
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Miami Beach Rockstar Bar Crawl:
$69
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Making Your Own Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience:
$190
Typical Alcohol prices in Cleveland
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Cleveland are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Cleveland
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cleveland:
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Cleveland Bar Hunt: Cleveland Climax Bar Crawl:
$12
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Brewery Tour with Tastings:
$81
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Miami and Cleveland, we can see that Cleveland is more expensive. And not only is Miami much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Miami would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Miami 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 Cleveland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cleveland than you might in Miami.
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