Should you visit New Orleans or Richmond?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between New Orleans and Richmond can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
New Orleans
New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, and it is a cultural city that is the home of jazz, unique cuisine, and Mardi Gras in the U.S. It was established in 1718 and is one of the oldest cities in the country. The culture of the city has a mix of French, Creole, African American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German and Vietnamese. There's an energy and atmosphere that is unlike any place else.
Richmond
One of the oldest American cities, Richmond was established in 1607 by English settlers led by Captain Christopher Newport and Captain John Smith. During the Civil War it existed as the capital of the Confederacy, and today it remains the capital of the U.S. state of Virginia. There are many historic sights to see and museums to explore, as well as plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Which city is cheaper, Richmond or New Orleans?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in New Orleans is $191, while the average daily cost in Richmond is $129. 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 New Orleans and Richmond in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $200 for a double occupancy room in New Orleans If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Richmond's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $162. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $81.
Food
The average traveler spends about $36 per day in New Orleans 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.
The average traveler spends about $17 per day in Richmond 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
New Orleans $36
Richmond $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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New Orleans Lunch & Lesson: Cajun & Creole Cooking Class:
$33
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New Orleans Cooking Class:
$34
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French Quarter Food Tour:
$42
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New Orleans Food Tour:
$44
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Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option:
$50
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Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner:
$52
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner:
$52
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Dinner at Tujague's Restaurant in New Orleans:
$68
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New Orleans French Quarter Food Tour:
$69
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French Quarter Food Tour:
$75
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Lower Garden District Food Tour:
$75
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New Orleans Small-Group French Quarter Food Tour:
$75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Richmond
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Richmond.
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Church Hill Food Tour:
$60
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Arts District Food Tour in Richmond:
$65
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Church Hill Food Tour in Richmond, VA:
$70
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Pizza Making Party:
$99
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Thai Cooking Class:
$130
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Chinese Cooking Class Master:
$130
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Street Food of Asia Cooking Class:
$134
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Indian Cooking Master Class:
$134
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Arts District 3 Hours Guided Walking Food Tour:
$173
Local Transportation
To get around in New Orleans, the average visitor spends $41 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.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $58 per day to get around in Richmond.
Typical Local Transportation prices in New Orleans
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New Orleans are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New Orleans
Also for New Orleans, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to New Orleans Airport:
$20
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New Orleans Shared Airport Transfers:
$24
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Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to New Orleans Airport:
$26
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Private Transfer from New Orleans Airport to Hotel or Port:
$32
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to MSY:
$40
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Shared Roundtrip Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to New Orleans Airport:
$40
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New Orleans Departure Chauffeur Driven Airport Transfer:
$48
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise to MSY by Executive Sedan:
$48
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Private Arrival Transfer: MSY to Hotel or Cruise Port by Executive SUV:
$50
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Luxury Transfer from New Orleans International Airport to Downtown Hotels:
$59
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Private Roundtrip Transfer: New Orleans Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port:
$64
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Departure Private Transfer New Orleans to New Orleans MSY or Port - Business Car:
$67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Richmond
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Richmond:
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YVR - Vancouver's Airport Whistler( Private Transfer Sightseeing Tour):
$443
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Vancouver Airport Transfers: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Luxury Van:
$152
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Vancouver Airport Transfers: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Luxury Car:
$185
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Vancouver Airport Transfers: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Business Car:
$110
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Vancouver Airport (YVR) to White Rock - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$321
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Vancouver Airport (YVR) to White Rock - Arrival Private Transfer:
$160
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Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Vancouver hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer:
$72
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Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Canada Place Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer:
$72
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Transfer in private vehicle from Vancouver Airport to North West Vancouver:
$70
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Vancouver Airport to Vancouver Downtown:
$60
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Transfer in Private Minivan from Vancouver Airport to Vancouver Downtown:
$73
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Transfer from Vancouver International Airport to Whistler:
$443
Is it cheaper to fly into New Orleans or Richmond?
Prices for flights to both Richmond and New Orleans 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 New Orleans, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $44 per person, per day.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $11 per person, per day in Richmond. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Typical Entertainment prices in New Orleans
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New Orleans's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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New Orleans City Park Private Tour and Exploration Game:
$3.72
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Your new addiction! The best women’s shoe shopping experience in NOLA!:
$5.00
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Walking the Tremé: A Self-guided Audio Tour of New Orleans:
$5.34
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New Orleans Esplanade Ridge: A Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$5.34
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Struttin' Down Royal Street Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.34
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Metairie Cemetery Stories Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.34
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A Walk in the Park: City Park New Orleans Audio Tour:
$5.34
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Bywater Stroll: Explore the Evolving Neighbourhood on an Audio Walking Tour:
$5.40
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Beyond the French Quarter: New Orleans Off the Beaten Path Audio Tour:
$5.40
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New Orleans Virtual Self-Paced Guided City Tour:
$5.99
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One Hour Saint Louis Cemetery Number One Walking Tour:
$10
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Skip the Line: Historic House Tour Ticket:
$10
Tours and Activities in Richmond
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Richmond are as follows:
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6 Hours Private tour of city of Vancouver & North Vancouver:
$291
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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Richmond:
$44
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Blue Bee Cider 1-Hour Tour and Tasting:
$17
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City Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Richmond:
$11
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Hollywood Cemetery Electric Car Tour in Richmond:
$38
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Mountain Biking Adventure on Narrowback Mountain:
$150
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On Foot RVA Running Tours of Richmond, Virginia:
$36
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RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond:
$150
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Richmond Ghosts Walking Ghost Tour:
$20
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Richmond Landmark Segway Tour:
$44
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Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Canada Place Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfe:
$144
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Vancouver City Tour:
$66
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting New Orleans spend on average $48 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in New Orleans
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New Orleans:
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New Orleans Bar Hunt: New Orleans Ballin' Bar Crawl:
$12
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Bourbon Street VIP Pub Crawl:
$20
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Big Easy Ghost and Vampire Pub Crawl:
$20
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Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans:
$22
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New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl:
$25
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Haunted New Orleans Ghost and Pub Walking Tour:
$27
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Haunted Pub Crawl:
$27
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NOLA Distillery Tour:
$28
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Haunted Pub Tour:
$35
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Frenchmen Street Live Music Pub Crawl:
$48
Sample the Local Flavors in Richmond
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Richmond:
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Brewery Tour of Richmond, VA:
$320
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between New Orleans and Richmond, we can see that New Orleans is more expensive. And not only is Richmond much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Richmond would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Richmond 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 New Orleans would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New Orleans than you might in Richmond.
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