Which place is cheaper, Jasper National Park or Oahu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Oahu or Jasper National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oahu or Jasper National Park, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Oahu or Jasper National Park?
Oahu
Hawaii is the epitome of paradise, and at the heart of paradise is the island of O'ahu (or Oahu). While it's only the third largest of the Hawaiian islands, O'ahu, or "the gathering place," is the most populous in the state with approximately 976,000 people calling O'ahu home, many of which live in the capital city of Honolulu.
Jasper National Park
An UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jasper National Park, located in Canada's Alberta Province, is one of a few national and provincial parks that showcase the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United States of America, The Best 2-Week Tours in United States of America, The Best Luxury Tours to Canada, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOahu $333Jasper National Park $82
The average daily cost (per person) in Oahu is $333, while the average daily cost in Jasper National Park is $82. 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 Oahu and Jasper National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOahu $237Jasper National Park $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOahu $474Jasper National Park $90
Compare Hotels in Oahu and Jasper National Park
Looking for a hotel in Oahu or Jasper National Park? 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: Oahu Hotel Prices and Jasper National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oahu $21Jasper National Park $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oahu
Also for Oahu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Transfer: Airport Shuttle From Ko'olina To Honolulu Airport: $53
- Honolulu / Waikiki to Honolulu Airport (HNL) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Honolulu Airport & Ko Olina Hotels Private Transfer by Passenger Van(14 ppl): $170
- Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu / Waikiki - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $92
- Luxury Private Airport Transfers to Waikiki Honolulu - Up to 4 Seats : $62
- Luxury Transfer Between Ko Olina and Honolulu Airport, Vice Versa: $240
- Airport 1-Way Transfer to Honolulu: $60
- Full-Day Island Highlights Tour with Transfer: $136
- Honolulu Airport Private Transfer: $70
- Honolulu Harbor Cruise Terminal Transfer: $105
- Ko Olina or Kapolei to Airport Private Transfer: $100
- Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers: $98
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jasper National Park
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jasper National Park are as follows:
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Park Pass$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jasper National Park
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jasper National Park:
- Jasper Thermal to Edmonton Airport (YEG) Departure Transfer: $170
- Jasper Thermal Resorts to Calgary Airport YYC Departure Transfer: $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Oahu or Jasper National Park?
Prices for flights to both Jasper National Park and Oahu 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 dayOahu $52Jasper National Park $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oahu
For Oahu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $97
- Moonlight Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $106
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $125
- Honolulu Sunset & Fireworks Dinner Cruise: $129
- Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower: $129
- Hawaii Semisub Classic Friday Fireworks Dinner Cruise: $170
- Hawaiian Food Tour by Bike in Oahu: $179
- Germaine's Traditional Luau Show & Buffet Dinner: $191
- Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz: $225
- Traditional Canoe Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $250
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jasper National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jasper National Park.
- Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour: $107
- Peak Nic - A hike and an outdoor cooking lesson: $119
- 4-Hours E-Bike Food Tour : $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oahu $27Jasper National Park $7.75
Tours and Activities in Oahu
For Oahu, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Diamond Head Hiking Narrated Tour: $5.00
- Honolulu Downtown Walking Tour: $5.00
- Walk The Deck of The USS Arizona Virtual Reality Tour: $5.99
- Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Center Tour: $6.99
- Historic Honolulu Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.30
- Official USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Audio Tour: $7.99
- Waikiki Military and Entertainment History GPS-Led Walking Tour: $7.99
- GPS-Guided Waikiki Walking Tour Part 1: Hawaiian Royalty: $7.99
- USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Chief'sTour: $7.99
- Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Honolulu's Backyard Rainforest Driving Tour: $9.99
- Commander's 1-Hour Official Pearl Harbor Narrated Multimedia Tour: $9.99
Tours and Activities in Jasper National Park
Here are a few actual costs in Jasper National Park for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 5.5-Hour Jasper Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise from Jasper: $131
- Canadian Rockies Tour by Chauffeured Sidecar from Jasper: $118
- Class 3 Sunwapta River Rafting Adventure in Jasper: $94
- Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper: $222
- Explore Jasper Tour: $122
- Explore Jasper Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise: $179
- From Jasper: Jasper National Park Wildlife Discovery Tour: $53
- Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
- Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour: $64
- Jasper Ice Climbing Experience: $176
- Jasper National Park Tour: Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake and Spirit Island: $64
- Jasper Rock Climbing Experience: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOahu $6.47Jasper National Park $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Oahu
Also in Oahu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Whiskey Tour - Koʻolau Distillery - Kailua, Hawai'i 96734: $25
- History Tour Pub Crawl in Waikiki: $45
- Waikiki History Tour Pub Crawl: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oahu and Jasper National Park, we can see that Oahu is more expensive. And not only is Jasper National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jasper National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jasper National Park 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 Oahu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oahu than you might in Jasper National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oahu Expensive? and Is Jasper National Park Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.