Which place is cheaper, Virginia 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ontario or Virginia?
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.
Virginia
One of the original thirteen British colonies, Virginia is a place of rich history and varied environments. You might explore the historic settlement of Colonial Williamsburg, dive into the current culture of its major cities, or get lost in nature along the coast or in the scenic landscape of the Appalachian Mountains. There's a little something for everyone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in Canada, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada, The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOntario $230Virginia $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Ontario is $230, while the average daily cost in Virginia is $185. 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 Virginia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOntario $103Virginia $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOntario $206Virginia $160
Compare Hotels in Ontario and Virginia
Looking for a hotel in Ontario or Virginia? 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 $25Virginia $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ontario
Also for Ontario, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Toronto to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Airport (YYZ): $42
- Private Transfer from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ottawa City: $55
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Richmond Hill Black Car Service: $59
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) to Ottawa City - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Mississauga City Black Car Service: $62
- One-Way Private Airport Transfer from Toronto to Pearson Airport: $65
- Private Transfer to and from YTZ Toronto Billy Bishop Airport: $72
- Private Transfer:- Toronto Pearson Airport or Markham City Ontario: $77
- Private Transfer:Toronto Pearson Airport or Burlington City Black Car Service: $90
- Private-Safe Transfer from Niagara Falls, Canada to Buffalo Intl, Airport (BUF): $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Virginia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Virginia:
- Bamville Transportation (Private & Airport Transfers): $275
- Private transfer to or from Reston and Ronald Reagan National Airport: $230
- Airport Transfer to or from Mclean, VA and Dulles Airport: $225
- Airport Transfer to or from Mclean, VA and Reagan Airport(DCA): $215
- Private Transfer To or From Reston and Dulles International Airport: $205
- Richmond Airport (RIC) to Richmond city - Arrival Private Transfer: $171
- Richmond City to Richmond Airport (RIC) - Departure Private Transfer: $171
- Airport Transfers to or from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport: $80
- Private Arrival Transfer from Charlotteville Airport (CHO): $50
- Private Departure Transfer to Charlottesville Airport (CHO): $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Ontario or Virginia?
Prices for flights to both Virginia 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 $75Virginia $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: $54
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $64
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Guided Food Tour with Ice Wine & Poutine: $64
- Downtown London Walking Food Tour: $64
- Toronto: Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $71
- Toronto: Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $75
- Oh Canada Eh!? Ottawa Dinner Musical with Live Music and Comedy: $76
- Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $79
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $79
- Great Canadian Food Tour- St. Lawrence Market + The Distillery: $86
- Toronto's International Food Tour - Kensington Market: $89
- European Evening Walking Food Tour in London, Ontario: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Virginia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Virginia.
- Speak Easy Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Kings Creek Williamsburg: $55
- City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise: $84
- The Carytown Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours: $90
- Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours: $90
- Delicious Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond: $94
- Arts District Food Tour in Richmond with Discover Richmond: $100
- Richmond's Historic Market Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings: $109
- The Dairy Market Food Tour: $128
- The UVA Corner Food Tour: Private Walking Food Tour in Charlottesville: $228
- The Downtown Mall Food Tour: $228
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ontario $22Virginia $24
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
- Toronto Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.33
- Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Bracebridge & Toronto: $6.49
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Collingwood and Toronto: $6.49
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Huntsville & Toronto: $6.49
- Ottawa Walking Tour 2h20 and 25 audio commentary: $6.88
- Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure: $7.34
- Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
- Toronto: Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $8.17
Tours and Activities in Virginia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Virginia are as follows:
- 1 Hour Christmastide Walking Tour in Virginia Past and Present: $25
- 2-Hour Private Guided The best of Williamsburg Walking Tour: $278
- 3-Hour E-Bike Sightseeing and Breweries Tour in Roanoke: $109
- Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: $20
- Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours: $26
- Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours: $24
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg Admission Ticket: $72
- Candle Making Experience at Sugared Mango: $55
- Chains, Coffins, & Curses: Charlottesville Ghost Tours: $26
- Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tour: $27
- Church Hill Segway Tour in Richmond: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOntario $19Virginia $19
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 Walking Tour: $20
- Summer Sips - Private Outdoor Wine Tasting Experience: $22
- Between the Lines Black Glass Wine Tasting in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $22
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery: $28
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $53
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $58
- Blindfold Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier Niagara: $64
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Transportation: $72
- Guided Bicycle Tour - Toronto Waterfront, Island and Distillery: $83
- Toronto Craft Brewery Tour: $90
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tasting Tour: $93
Sample the Local Flavors in Virginia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Virginia:
- An Electrifying Bar Crawl in Richmond: $15
- Awesome Bar Crawl in Norfolk: $15
- Williamsburg Ghosts and Brews Haunted Pub Crawls: $29
- Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Bradys Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience: $30
- The Murder Tour and Pub Crawl: $48
- Richmond Craft Brewery Crawl By Junket: $86
- Brewery Tour of Richmond, VA: $90
- Private Wine Tours Transportation, staring from 3 people & more: $95
- Special 6 hours premium Wine Tours for 2 or 3 people: $130
- Private Charlottesville Area Wine Tour: $270
- 5 Hour Historic Thomas Jefferson Wine Tour: $270
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ontario and Virginia, we can see that Ontario is more expensive. And not only is Virginia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Virginia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Virginia 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 Virginia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ontario Expensive? and Is Virginia Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Ontario or Virginia?
Ontario has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Virginia. When comparing the sizes of Ontario and Virginia, 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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