Which place is cheaper, Victoria or Niagara Falls?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Niagara Falls or Victoria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Niagara Falls or Victoria? 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: Niagara Falls or Victoria?
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
Victoria
The capital city of British Columbia, Canada, Victoria is positioned near the southern edge of Vancouver Island. It's a wonderfully pleasant city and has been nicknamed the Garden City because of its vast green space and public gardens. There is a population of just over 80,000 in the city proper and almost 350,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Dating back to 1843, it's also one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest. As such, it has many historic buildings and beautiful architecture. It also has the second oldest Chinatown in North America, following San Francisco's.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, The Best Camping Tours in Canada, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNiagara Falls $122Victoria $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Niagara Falls is $122, while the average daily cost in Victoria is $182. 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 Niagara Falls and Victoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNiagara Falls $74Victoria $113
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNiagara Falls $148Victoria $226
Compare Hotels in Niagara Falls and Victoria
Looking for a hotel in Niagara Falls or Victoria? 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: Niagara Falls Hotel Prices and Victoria Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Niagara Falls $16Victoria $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Transfer Niagara-on-the-Lake,Canada to Buffalo Niagara Int Airport (BUF): $108
- Transfer Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada to Toronto, Canada (Downtown): $179
- Transfer Niagara-on-the-Lake Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $161
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto, Canada (Downtown): $179
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $161
- Transfer Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF to Niagara-on-the-Lake,Canada: $108
- Transfer Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF to Niagara Falls,Canada: $103
- Shared Airport Transfer: Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls NY: $99
- Round-Trip Private-Safe Transfer Between Buffalo Airport & Niagara Falls Canada: $260
- ROUNDTRIP Ground Transfer Buffalo Niagara Int Airport (BUF)-Niagara Falls Canada: $205
- Private-Safe Transfer from Niagara Falls, Canada to Buffalo Intl, Airport (BUF): $112
- Private Transfer: Niagara Int’l Airport (IAG) USA to Niagara Falls, ON: $194
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Victoria
Also for Victoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Victoria to Vancouver Ferry with Bus Transfer: $72
- Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer: $74
- Victoria to Vancouver - Vancouver Hotel Drop Off - Coach Bus Transfer: $83
- Victoria to Vancouver - Vancouver Airport (YVR) Drop Off - Coach Bus Transfer: $88
- Vancouver: Seaplane Transfer between Vancouver & Victoria: $205
- Seaplane Transfer between Victoria and Whistler: $217
Is it cheaper to fly into Niagara Falls or Victoria?
Prices for flights to both Victoria and Niagara Falls 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 dayNiagara Falls $28Victoria $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Niagara Falls
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
- The Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Food Tour: $105
- Walking Food Tour in Niagara Falls: $108
- Niagara Falls Sightseeing Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Niagara, CA: Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner: $145
- Guided Night Tour w/ Dinner & Hotel Transfer: $148
- Light up The Falls Small Group Tour with Fallsview Dinner: $156
- Evening Lights Tour with Skylon Tower Dinner: $169
- Sunset Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Dinner: $179
- Niagara Wine Tasting and three courses Dinner: $193
- Niagara Falls Evening Lights Tour With Skylon Tower Dinner: $193
- Night on Niagara Walking Tour with Fireworks Cruise + Dinner: $199
- Small Group Night Tour w/ Dinner & Light Show: $203
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Victoria
For Victoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chocolate Lovers Food Tour: $44
- Chinatown and Old Town Food Tour with Tastings: $58
- Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria: $60
- Victoria Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $73
- Sip, Savor, Stroll Evening Food Tour: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Niagara Falls $20Victoria $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Maid of the Mist$37
Tours and Activities in Niagara Falls
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
- Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds Made in America Tour: $92
- Niagara Falls USA Winter Tour Cave, Tower, winery & Much More : $90
- Private Custom Niagara Falls, Canada Winery Tour from Buffalo,NY: $297
- 1 Hour Private Vineyard Dome Experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $45
- 3-Hour Lewiston Walking Cocktail Tour: $74
- 30 Minute Niagara Falls Airplane Tour: $157
- 7 Hour Niagara Falls USA Tour from Buffalo: $269
- All American Tour : $99
- All Attractions Niagara Falls American Tour with Boat Much More: $90
- All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE: $126
- All Niagara Falls USA Tour Maid of Mist Boat & So Much More : $130
- All inclusive Niagara Evening Light Show, Boat Ride & Cave Tour: $140
Tours and Activities in Victoria
For Victoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Victoria self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.27
- Victoria Harbor: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.08
- 2.5-hour Tips-Based City Walking Tour: $6.54
- Victoria, BC: Murder Mystery Detective Experience: $11
- Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $13
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Experience Victoria by Foot Walking Tour: $15
- Butterfly Gardens Admission Ticket: $15
- Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: $16
- Cultural & Historical Victoria Walking Tour: $16
- Malahat SkyWalk General Admission Tickets: $29
- Experience Victoria City Tour: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNiagara Falls $11Victoria $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Niagara Falls
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Included Transportation : $56
- Small Group Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour: $96
- Sip, Swirl and Savour Chocolate & Wine Tour : $104
- Niagara Falls, CA: Niagara Craft Brewery Tour: $109
- 3.5 Hours NOTL E-Bike Wine Tour: $111
- Niagara All American All inclusive Boutique Wine Tour : $114
- Half Day Wine & Cheese Tour - Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour: $120
- Luxury Winery, Distillery & Craft Beer Tour in Niagara Region : $123
- Vintage Wine Tour In Niagara County USA: $139
- Full-Day Group Wine Tour (with cheese and charcuterie) in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $142
- Relaxing three courses Lunch & Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $149
- Luxury Buffalo Brewery Tour: $149
Sample the Local Flavors in Victoria
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Victoria:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Ferry Rides and Appetizers: $47
- 3-Hour Street Art & Craft Beer Tour of Victoria, Brewery Tour & Tasting included: $102
- Victoria Wine Tour with Wine Tastings and Charcuterie: $134
- Cowichan Valley Premium Wine Tour: $436
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Niagara Falls and Victoria, we can see that Victoria is more expensive. And not only is Niagara Falls much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Niagara Falls would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Niagara Falls 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 Victoria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Victoria than you might in Niagara Falls.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Niagara Falls Expensive? and Is Victoria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Niagara Falls or Victoria?
Victoria has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Niagara Falls. When comparing the sizes of Niagara Falls and Victoria, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls or Victoria?
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 Niagara Falls or Victoria in the Summer?
Both Victoria and Niagara Falls during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Niagara Falls is a little warmer than Victoria. Typically, the summer temperatures in Niagara Falls in July average around 23°C (74°F), and Victoria averages at about 16°C (60°F).
Niagara Falls usually gets more rain in July than Victoria. Niagara Falls gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Victoria receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNiagara Falls 23°C (74°F)Victoria 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Niagara Falls or Victoria in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Niagara Falls and Victoria.
In October, Niagara Falls is generally around the same temperature as Victoria. Daily temperatures in Niagara Falls average around 12°C (54°F), and Victoria fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In October, Niagara Falls usually receives less rain than Victoria. Niagara Falls gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Victoria receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNiagara Falls 12°C (54°F)Victoria 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Niagara Falls or Victoria in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Niagara Falls as well as Victoria.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Victoria. It's quite cold in Niagara Falls in the winter. Niagara Falls is much colder than Victoria in the winter. The daily temperature in Niagara Falls averages around -4°C (26°F) in January, and Victoria fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
It's quite rainy in Victoria. Niagara Falls usually gets less rain in January than Victoria. Niagara Falls gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Victoria receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNiagara Falls -4°C (26°F)Victoria 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Niagara Falls or Victoria in the Spring?
Both Victoria and Niagara Falls are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Niagara Falls is around the same temperature as Victoria. Typically, the spring temperatures in Niagara Falls in April average around 10°C (49°F), and Victoria averages at about 10°C (49°F).
In April, Niagara Falls usually receives more rain than Victoria. Niagara Falls gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Victoria receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNiagara Falls 10°C (49°F)Victoria 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Victoria and Niagara Falls
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 19 mm (0.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Dec | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
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