Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or Olympic National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Olympic National Park or Niagara Falls?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Olympic National Park or Niagara Falls? 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: Olympic National Park or Niagara Falls?
Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is in Washington State and was originally established as a national monument in 1909. The area is known for its large Sitka spice and Douglas fir trees, which can be found in the Hoh and Queets rainforest valleys on the western side of the park. The area's temperate rainforest climate creates lush thick moss and dense vegetation that gives the setting a fairytale quality.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOlympic National Park $124Niagara Falls $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Olympic National Park is $124, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $122. 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 Olympic National Park and Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOlympic National Park $49Niagara Falls $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOlympic National Park $98Niagara Falls $148
Compare Hotels in Olympic National Park and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Olympic National Park or Niagara Falls? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Olympic National Park $68Niagara Falls $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Niagara Buffalo Airport Departure: Private Transfer to Buffalo Niagara Airport: $79
- Niagara Buffalo Airport Arrival: Private Transfer to Niagara Falls Ontario: $80
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $83
- Private Departure Transfer: Niagara Falls, Ontario to Buffalo Niagara International Airport: $87
- Private Arrival Transfer: Buffalo Niagara Airport to Niagara Falls, Ontario: $88
- Private Arrival Transfer from Buffalo Airport (BUF): $96
- Private Transfer: Niagara Int’l Airport (IAG) USA to Niagara Falls, ON: $97
- Shared Airport Transfer: Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls NY: $99
- Transfer Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF to Niagara Falls,Canada: $103
- Private Departure Transfer to Buffalo Airport (BUF): $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Olympic National Park or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls and Olympic National Park 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 dayOlympic National Park $35Niagara Falls $28
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
- Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner Niagara On The Lake: $146
- Guided Night Tour w/ Dinner & Hotel Transfer: $149
- Light up The Falls Small Group Tour with Fallsview Dinner: $155
- Evening Lights Tour with Skylon Tower Dinner: $177
- Sunset Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Dinner: $178
- Niagara Wine Tasting and three courses Dinner: $192
- Niagara Falls Evening Lights Tour With Skylon Tower Dinner: $192
- Night on Niagara Walking Tour with Fireworks Cruise + Dinner: $200
- Small Group Night Tour w/ Dinner & Light Show: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Olympic National Park $26Niagara Falls $20
Tours and Activities in Olympic National Park
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Olympic National Park are as follows:
- Olympic Audio Driving Tour: $15
- Olympic Full Day Small Group Tour: $299
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:
- Visit Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Hamilton Airport: $3.65
- Niagara Peninsula Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $6.21
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Niagara Adventure Theater: $11
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Niagara SkyWheel Ticket: $12
- Niagara SkyWheel Admission Ticket: $13
- Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour: $13
- Niagara's Fury 4D Experience Entry Ticket: $14
- Niagara Falls USA Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Niagara Falls, Canada: White Water Walk Entry Ticket: $16
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket: $16
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket: $16
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Buffalo by Zombie Scavengers: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOlympic National Park $5.57Niagara Falls $11
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 : $103
- Niagara Craft Brewery Tour Niagara Falls: $110
- 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: $119
- Full-Day Group Wine Tour (with cheese and charcuterie) in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $141
- myWineCountry Experience Premium Wine Tours and Tastings: $148
- Relaxing three courses Lunch & Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $148
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch: $149
- Luxury Buffalo Brewery Tour: $149
When comparing the travel costs between Olympic National Park and Niagara Falls, we can see that Olympic National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in North America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Olympic National Park Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Olympic National Park or Niagara Falls?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Olympic National Park or Niagara Falls in the Summer?
Both Niagara Falls and Olympic National Park are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Olympic National Park because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Olympic National Park is much colder than Niagara Falls in the summer. The daily temperature in Olympic National Park averages around 60°F (15°C) in July, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Niagara Falls. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympic National Park. Olympic National Park usually receives less sunshine than Niagara Falls during summer. Olympic National Park gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 306 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Olympic National Park usually receives around the same amount of rain as Niagara Falls. Olympic National Park gets 2.8 inches (70 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOlympic National Park 60°F (15°C)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Olympic National Park or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
Both Niagara Falls and Olympic National Park during the autumn are popular places to visit. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Olympic National Park this time of year.
In the autumn, Olympic National Park is cooler than Niagara Falls. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Olympic National Park in October average around 51°F (10°C), and Niagara Falls averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Olympic National Park often gets less sunshine than Niagara Falls. Olympic National Park gets 113 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 148 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Olympic National Park. Olympic National Park usually gets more rain in October than Niagara Falls. Olympic National Park gets 10.4 inches (263 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOlympic National Park 51°F (10°C)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Olympic National Park or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Olympic National Park and Niagara Falls. Many travelers come to Olympic National Park for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Niagara Falls can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Olympic National Park. In January, Olympic National Park is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Olympic National Park average around 41°F (5°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around -4°C (26°F).
Olympic National Park usually receives less sunshine than Niagara Falls during winter. Olympic National Park gets 56 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 89 hours of full sun in the winter.
Olympic National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Olympic National Park usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Olympic National Park gets 13.7 inches (349 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOlympic National Park 41°F (5°C)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Olympic National Park or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Olympic National Park as well as Niagara Falls. Many visitors come to Olympic National Park in the spring for the natural beauty.
Olympic National Park is cooler than Niagara Falls in the spring. The daily temperature in Olympic National Park averages around 47°F (8°C) in April, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Niagara Falls. In the spring, Olympic National Park often gets less sunshine than Niagara Falls. Olympic National Park gets 148 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 203 hours of full sun.
Olympic National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. Olympic National Park usually gets more rain in April than Niagara Falls. Olympic National Park gets 7.4 inches (189 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOlympic National Park 47°F (8°C)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and Olympic National Park
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 41°F (5°C) | 13.7 inches (349 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 43°F (6°C) | 12.2 inches (311 mm) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 44°F (7°C) | 11.6 inches (294 mm) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 inches (189 mm) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 inches (142 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 inches (70 mm) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 inches (60 mm) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 58°F (14°C) | 5 inches (126 mm) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 51°F (10°C) | 10.4 inches (263 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 45°F (7°C) | 14 inches (355 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 41°F (5°C) | 15 inches (380 mm) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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