Which place is cheaper, Quebec 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 Quebec?
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 Quebec can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ontario or Quebec?
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.
Quebec
The culture and history of Europe is alive and well in North America. The largest province in Canada, Quebec, was a French colony from the time of Jacques Cartier in 1534 until 1760. Today, it is the only province in Canada where French is the official language. With the second largest population in the country, approximately 6.4 million, or 80% of the people speak French as their native language.
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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Ontario Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOntario $235Quebec $193
The average daily cost (per person) in Ontario is $235, while the average daily cost in Quebec is $193. 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 Quebec in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOntario $105Quebec $111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOntario $210Quebec $222
Compare Hotels in Ontario and Quebec
Looking for a hotel in Ontario or Quebec? 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 $26Quebec $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: $292
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $291
- Niagara Falls to Pearson Toronto Airport Private Transfer: $275
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Hamilton - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $271
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $259
- Highlights of Toronto city tour with private transfers: $256
- Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer: $248
- Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Blue Mountains -Arrival Private Transfer: $248
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara: $234
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo: $212
- Departure Private Transfer: Niagara Falls to Toronto Airport YYZ in Luxury SUV: $211
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Luxury SUV: $211
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec
Also for Quebec, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Québec Jean Lesage International Airport transfer to Club Med: $293
- Private Transfer To Montreal YUL Airport From Mont-Tremblant: $255
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Quebec: $249
- Private Airport Transfer In/Out of Montreal: $235
- Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $208
- Private Transfer from Burlington Airport (BTV) to Montreal: $204
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van: $183
- Departure Transfer: Montreal to Airport YUL by Luxury SUV: $164
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $126
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $126
- Private transfer from YQB (QUEBEC) Airport to downtown: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Ontario or Quebec?
Prices for flights to both Quebec 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 $77Quebec $60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ontario
For Ontario, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $55
- Toronto: Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $59
- Downtown London Walking Food Tour: $65
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Guided Food Tour with Ice Wine & Poutine: $65
- Taste Canada: Non-Touristy St Lawrence Market Food Tour: $65
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $69
- Oh Canada Eh!? Ottawa Dinner Musical with Live Music and Comedy: $77
- The Great Canadian Food Tour - Distillery + St. Lawrence Market: $80
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $80
- Toronto: Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $87
- Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings: $87
- Toronto's International Food Tour - Kensington Market: $87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec
For Quebec, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Thai and Cambodian Cooking Class Experience in Montréal: $59
- Quebecois Aperitif Food Tour in Quebec City: $61
- Jean Talon Market & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings: $88
- The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $94
- Montreal Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes in Trendy Mile End: $100
- Montreal Mile End Guided Food Tour by Local Montreal Tours: $100
- Food Tour in Quebec With A Local Guide: $112
- Montreal Home Dining & Dim Sum Cooking Class: $115
- Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings: $116
- Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Local Tastings: $127
- Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $129
- Cooking Class & 3-Course Tasting by a Michelin-Trained Chef: $131
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ontario $22Quebec $23
Tours and Activities in Ontario
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ontario.
- 1 Day Canoeing Tour in Algonquin Park: $91
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $29
- 1-hour Walking Tour of Kingston with a local historian: $24
- 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour: $58
- 20 km Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $152
- 3 Hour VIP Electric Canoe Photography Tour (private, price is for 2 people): $274
- 60-Minute Toronto Luxury Yacht Sightseeing Prosecco Cruise!: $106
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $33
- Adventures in Abstract Paint Pouring: $29
- An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Niagara Falls Tour: $15
- Authentic Pasta Making Experience in Niagara: $77
Tours and Activities in Quebec
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Quebec.
- 1H-Guided Montreal Jet Ski Sunset Adventure: $151
- 3 Day and 2 Night Tour: Toronto, 1000 Islands, and Niagara Falls: $300
- 5 Course Gourmet Food and History Walking Tour of Old Quebec: $219
- A Joyful Christmas: Private Walking Tour in Quebec: $983
- A Taste of History Walking Tour: $87
- APP Self-Guided Tours Quebec with Audioguide: $9.43
- All about Montréal's Murals - Saturday Walking Tour: $26
- Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec: $21
- Best of Montreal Walking Tour Experience: $58
- Best of Quebec City: Panoramic Bus Tour with Local Guide: $41
- Best of Quebec City: Panoramic Bus Tour with Local Guide: $38
- Beyond the Bagel: Montreal Jewish Food Walking Tour: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOntario $19Quebec $17
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: $8.24
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $21
- Spring Sips Wine Tasting Experience: $22
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $54
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $59
- Blindfold Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier Niagara: $65
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Transportation: $70
- Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto with Wine Tasting: $72
- Guided Bicycle Tour - Toronto Waterfront, Island and Distillery: $84
- Toronto Craft Brewery Tour: $91
- Relaxing Afternoon Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $94
Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Quebec City: $15
- Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $21
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $26
- Quebec City: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour: $50
- Quebec City: Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $94
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $96
- Quebec City: Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $107
- Quebec City: Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $117
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ontario and Quebec, we can see that Ontario is more expensive. And not only is Quebec much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Quebec would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quebec 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 Quebec.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ontario Expensive? and Is Quebec Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Ontario or Quebec?
Ontario has a larger population, and is about 66% larger than the population of Quebec. When comparing the sizes of Ontario and Quebec, 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.
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