Which place is cheaper, Prince Edward Island or Ontario?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Ontario or Prince Edward Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Ontario and Prince Edward Island can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ontario or Prince Edward Island?
Ontario
Chances are when you think of Canada, the things that come to mind are all located in the province of Ontario. Ontario has the highest population of any province in the country, and is the heart of Canadian tourism. As the home of Toronto, Niagara Falls and Lake Superior, this area is a major tourist destination.
Prince Edward Island
Known as simply "PEI" or "the island," Prince Edward Island is full of spectacularly red sandy beaches and dunes. The high levels of iron in the soil of this Canadian destination give the shores their rusty, prominent color. As the locals so cleverly out it, "there are no white dogs in PEI."
Prince Edward Island is Canada's only island province, and is also the setting to Lucy Montgomery's classic novel Anne of Green Gables.
As an island, this area isn't always easily accessible by car. To drive to Prince Edward Island, you'll have to use the iconic Confederation Bridge that crosses the Northumberland Strait between New Brunswick and PEI. This short, ten-minute drive can be a fun event on its own – complete with scenic viewing stations on the New Brunswick side. There is a hefty toll to pay when returning to the mainland. There are several express shuttles or car ferries available, as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in Canada, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOntario $235Prince Edward Island $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Ontario is $235, while the average daily cost in Prince Edward Island is $170. 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 Ontario and Prince Edward Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOntario $105Prince Edward Island $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOntario $210Prince Edward Island $168
Compare Hotels in Ontario and Prince Edward Island
Looking for a hotel in Ontario or Prince Edward Island? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ontario $26Prince Edward Island $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ontario
Also for Ontario, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer Toronto to Niagara region: $289
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Car: $181
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Luxury SUV: $209
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Sedan Car: $162
- Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ by Luxury SUV: $185
- Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Sedan Car: $162
- Hamilton to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $134
- Highlights of Toronto city tour with private transfers: $253
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $256
- Low Cost:-Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Pearson Airport: $208
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) to Ottawa - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $119
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) to Ottawa City - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Ontario or Prince Edward Island?
Prices for flights to both Prince Edward Island and Ontario 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 dayOntario $77Prince Edward Island $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ontario
For Ontario, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Toronto: Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $59
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $64
- Downtown London Walking Food Tour: $64
- Toronto: Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $72
- Oh Canada Eh!? Ottawa Dinner Musical with Live Music and Comedy: $76
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $79
- The Great Canadian Food Tour - Distillery + St. Lawrence Market: $83
- Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings: $86
- Toronto's International Food Tour - Kensington Market: $86
- European Evening Walking Food Tour in London, Ontario: $91
- Evening Ottawa ByWard Market Food Tour: $94
- Ottawa - Byward Market Food Tour: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prince Edward Island
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prince Edward Island.
- Solar harbour cruise with live music! (Optional lunch/dinner): $58
- Charlottetown Small Group Harbour Food Tour: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ontario $22Prince Edward Island $33
Tours and Activities in Ontario
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ontario.
- Discover Toronto: A Self-Guided Tour: $1.14
- Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.77
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Bracebridge & Toronto: $6.51
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Huntsville & Toronto: $6.51
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Collingwood and Toronto: $6.57
- Ottawa Walking Tour 2h20 and 25 audio commentary: $6.88
- Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure: $7.34
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
Tours and Activities in Prince Edward Island
Here are a few actual costs in Prince Edward Island for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Time Walk" Virtual Reality Walking Tours in Charlottetown, PEI: $40
- 2 Hour E-bike tour of Charlottetown: $92
- 3 Hour E-Bike Tour of Charlottetown: $124
- A 7th-Gen Local's View of Downtown Charlottetown: An Audio Tour: $9.99
- Anne of Green Gables The Classic Island Shared Tour Experience: $84
- Anne of Green Gables and PEI North Shore Bus Tour: $97
- Charlottetown Audio Walking Tour: $9.52
- Charlottetown Food Walking Tour: $72
- Charlottetown Foodie Tasting and VR Experience: $48
- Charlottetown Small Group Tour With Province House: $65
- Charlottetown Walking Tour: $21
- Charlottetown waterfront SOLAR PartyBike food & drink experience!: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOntario $19Prince Edward Island $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Ontario
Also in Ontario, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $8.15
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $20
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery: $29
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $58
- Guided Bicycle Tour - Toronto Waterfront, Island and Distillery: $83
- Toronto Craft Brewery Tour: $90
- Private Bike Tour Distillery District and Toronto Islands: $105
- Private:Brewery, Winery, and Cider & Spirit Tastings Tour in SW Ontario: $144
- Niagara Falls and Wine Tour: $285
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ontario and Prince Edward Island, we can see that Ontario is more expensive. And not only is Prince Edward Island much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Prince Edward Island would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prince Edward Island 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 Ontario would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ontario than you might in Prince Edward Island.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ontario Expensive? and Is Prince Edward Island Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Ontario or Prince Edward Island?
Ontario has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Prince Edward Island. When comparing the sizes of Ontario and Prince Edward Island, 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.
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.