Should you visit Miami or Wisconsin Dells?
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 Wisconsin Dells 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.
Wisconsin Dells
Located in central Wisconsin, Wisconsin Dells offers natural beauty, fun rivers, and some of the area's most famous theme parks. Wisconsin Dells is one of the two towns that make up "The Dells." The other town, Lake Delton, is another popular Midwestern tourist spot.
Wisconsin Dells is about an hour north of Madison and two hours from Milwaukee. It's famous for its striking rock formations and scenic bluffs. The town's name comes from the Dells of the Wisconsin River, which is an impressive gorge that was originally formed by a glacier.
Which city is cheaper, Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells is $114. 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 Wisconsin Dells in more detail.
Accommodation
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $56. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Wisconsin Dells the cost is $112 on average.
Food
The average traveler spends about $34 per day in Wisconsin Dells for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Miami
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Wisconsin Dells $34
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
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Wisconsin Dells is $28 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Miami or Wisconsin Dells?
Prices for flights to both Wisconsin Dells 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
Wisconsin Dells's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $37 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
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 Wisconsin Dells
Here are a few actual costs in Wisconsin Dells for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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City and History Trolley Tour in Wisconsin Dells:
$24
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Haunted History Trolley Tour in Wisconsin Dells:
$25
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Wisconsin Dells 1 Hour Land & Water Duck Tour:
$31
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1-Hour Guided WildThing Jet Boat Tour in Wisconsin Dells:
$31
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Wisconsin Dells may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.31 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 Wisconsin Dells, we can see that Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wisconsin Dells than you might in Miami.
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