Should you visit Miami or Norfolk?
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 Norfolk 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.
Norfolk
The city of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Virginia is a port city holding a large Navy and shipping presence in its harbor. With a long history as a strategic military point, Norfolk is home to the largest Navy base in the world, Naval Station Norfolk. Other attractions include opportunities for dining, shopping, and entertainment as well as many parks and memorials.
Which city is cheaper, Norfolk 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 Norfolk is $133. 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 Norfolk in more detail.
Accommodation
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $68. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Norfolk the cost is $136 on average.
Food
Norfolk food costs typically run travelers around $39 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Miami
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Norfolk $39
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Norfolk
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Norfolk.
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Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise on the Elizabeth River:
$84
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Norfolk is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $44 per person, per day, on local transportation in Norfolk.
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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2019 50 Passenger Bus Transport Airport/port Transfers, Miami/broward:
$613
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56 Passenger Motor Coach Transport Airport/port Transfers, Miami/broward:
$669
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Airport Transfers, Car Service, Executive Transportation:
$89
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Arrival Private Transfer Miami Airport MIA to Miami by Business Car:
$78
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Arrival Private Transfer from Miami Airport MIA to Miami Beach in Business Car:
$98
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Arrival Private Transfer from Miami Airport MIA to Miami Beach in Luxury SUV:
$123
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Cruise Port of Miami to Miami Airport (MIA) - Departure Private Transfer:
$62
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Disney World Full-Day Ticket & Transfer from Miami:
$249
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Dolphin Mall Miami Shuttle Transfer: Downtown Loop:
$20
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Everglades Airboat Tour with Transfer from Miami:
$124
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Hialeah Airport - Private Transfer:
$105
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Luxury Airport Transfer from Miami International Airport:
$33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Norfolk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Norfolk:
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Private Arrival Transfer: PFH to Outer Banks North Carolina by Luxury Vehicle:
$283
Is it cheaper to fly into Miami or Norfolk?
Prices for flights to both Norfolk 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
Entertainment and activities in Norfolk typically cost an average of $11 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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1/2 Hour Jet Ski Island Adventure:
$5.00
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Miami Dance Cruise:
$11
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Miami City Tour: South Beach, Downtown, and More:
$20
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Miami Half-Day City Tour and Bay Cruise:
$20
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La Perle de Little Haiti Tour:
$20
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Little Havana: Beyond Cuba Tour:
$20
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La Perle De Little Haiti Tour:
$20
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1-Hour Wynwood Walls and Street Art Tour:
$22
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Pirates Adventures Sightseeing Tour from Miami:
$23
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Miami Skyline View Cruise:
$23
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Skip the Line: Zoo Miami Ticket with Optional Upgrade:
$25
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Everglades National Park Airboat Tour:
$25
Tours and Activities in Norfolk
Here are a few actual costs in Norfolk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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City Sightseeing Norwich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
$19
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Neon District Contemporary Art Walking Tour:
$32
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Norfolk Chronicles History Walking Tour:
$36
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Self-Guided E-Bike Tour Elizabeth River Trail 2-Hour/3rd Hour Free:
$50
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Norfolk Passport to Fun City Sightseeing and Discount Book:
$52
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E-Bike Cannonball Trail Guided History Tour of Norfolk:
$59
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Best of Norfolk Guided E-Bike Tour:
$60
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Spirit of Norfolk Lunch Cruise on the Elizabeth River:
$61
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Candle Making Experience:
$69
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1/2 Day E-Bike Tour of Norfolk's History and Art:
$78
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1/2 Day E-Bike Tour of Norfolk's History and Art:
$79
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Norfolk may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $8.39 per day on alcoholic beverages.
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Miami and Norfolk, we can see that Norfolk 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 Norfolk would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Norfolk than you might in Miami.
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