Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or Pensacola?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pensacola or Niagara Falls?
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 Pensacola and Niagara Falls can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pensacola or Niagara Falls?
Pensacola
With sands as white as sugar grain and a sky devoid of grey clouds and innumerable downpours, Pensacola is known by many as the "Western Gate to the Sunshine State." Located in northern Florida, Pensacola is a waterfront city known for its pristine beaches and rich Floridian history. As one of the earliest European settlements in the U.S., Pensacola is riddled with museums and landmarks that commemorate the state's history, making the city quite appetizing for history buffs and students alike. However, if you are simply looking to get the most out of the all-around good weather of Florida, Pensacola's protected beaches complemented with high-class restaurants and stores make this a vacation capital for many.
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 2-Week Tours from San Francisco, The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPensacola $198Niagara Falls $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Pensacola is $198, 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 Pensacola and Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPensacola $115Niagara Falls $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPensacola $230Niagara Falls $148
Compare Hotels in Pensacola and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Pensacola 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: Pensacola Hotel Prices and Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pensacola $64Niagara Falls $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Pensacola
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Pensacola:
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Boca Grande Causeway Toll$5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pensacola
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pensacola:
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Pensacola - Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Pensacola to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Destin, FL - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Pensacola - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Destin, FL - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $142
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 Pensacola or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls and Pensacola 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 dayPensacola $48Niagara Falls $28
Typical Food Prices in Pensacola
Some typical examples of dining costs in Pensacola are as follows:
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Two Ice Creams$6.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pensacola
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pensacola.
- Seville Stroll Food Tour: $72
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.Pensacola $13Niagara Falls $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pensacola
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Pensacola are as follows:
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Bike Rental$16
Tours and Activities in Pensacola
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pensacola are as follows:
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Pensacola by Wacky Walks: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Pensacola by Zombie Scavengers: $20
- Public Dolphin & Scenic Bay Sightseeing Cruise, Pensacola FL: $30
- Penscola Most Haunted: Ghost Tour and Scavenger Hunt: $30
- Ghosts and Graveyard Tour of Pensacola: $34
- Hop-on Hop-off Tour in Pensacola : $35
- Frisky Mermaid Public Dolphin + Sightseeing Cruise Up to 49 Pax: $37
- Pensacola Beach Jolly Dolphin Cruise and Scenic Bay Tour: $39
- Pensacola Shared Trolley Ghost and Mystery Tour: $45
- Seville Haunted Luncheon and Ghost Tour: $50
- Land Paddle Tour in Pensacola: $50
- Seville Quarter Haunted Ghost Tour, Investigation, and Luncheon: $50
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 dayPensacola $44Niagara Falls $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Pensacola
Also in Pensacola, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Walking Pub Tour : $21
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pensacola and Niagara Falls, we can see that Pensacola is more expensive. And not only is Niagara Falls much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Niagara Falls would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Niagara Falls 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 Pensacola would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pensacola than you might in Niagara Falls.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pensacola Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pensacola or Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a larger population, and is about 46% larger than the population of Pensacola. When comparing the sizes of Pensacola and Niagara Falls, 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.
When is the best time to visit Pensacola 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 Pensacola or Niagara Falls in the Summer?
Both Niagara Falls and Pensacola are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Pensacola for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Pensacola is a little warmer than Niagara Falls in the summer. The daily temperature in Pensacola averages around 82°F (28°C) in July, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite rainy in Pensacola. In July, Pensacola usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Pensacola gets 7.4 inches (189 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 JulyPensacola 82°F (28°C)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Pensacola or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
Both Niagara Falls and Pensacola during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Pensacola because of the hiking trails and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Pensacola is much warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pensacola in October average around 69°F (21°C), and Niagara Falls averages at about 12°C (54°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pensacola. Pensacola usually gets more rain in October than Niagara Falls. Pensacola gets 4.2 inches (107 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, the hurricane season in Pensacola is June to November.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPensacola 69°F (21°C)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Pensacola or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Pensacola and Niagara Falls. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Pensacola this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Niagara Falls. In January, Pensacola is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Pensacola average around 51°F (10°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around -4°C (26°F).
Pensacola gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Pensacola usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Pensacola gets 4.6 inches (117 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 JanuaryPensacola 51°F (10°C)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Pensacola or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Pensacola as well as Niagara Falls. Many travelers come to Pensacola for the beaches.
Pensacola is much warmer than Niagara Falls in the spring. The daily temperature in Pensacola averages around 67°F (20°C) in April, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Pensacola usually gets more rain in April than Niagara Falls. Pensacola gets 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year. Keep in mind that June to November is the hurricane season in Pensacola.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPensacola 67°F (20°C)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and Pensacola
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 inches (117 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 inches (137 mm) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 inches (143 mm) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 inches (163 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 inches (189 mm) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 inches (188 mm) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 inches (135 mm) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 inches (90 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 inches (109 mm) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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.