Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or Phoenix?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Phoenix or Niagara Falls?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Phoenix and Niagara Falls can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Phoenix or Niagara Falls?
Phoenix
The most populous city in the American Southwest, Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and busiest hub of activity in the general area. Geographically it is located in the Sonoran Desert, making for long hot summers and mild winters. This climate has ensured a thriving tourism industry with plenty of attractions both in and around Phoenix.
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 Anchorage, The Best 2-Week Tours from San Francisco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPhoenix $238Niagara Falls $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Phoenix is $238, 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 Phoenix and Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPhoenix $144Niagara Falls $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPhoenix $288Niagara Falls $148
Compare Hotels in Phoenix and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Phoenix 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: Phoenix Hotel Prices and Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Phoenix $39Niagara Falls $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phoenix
Also for Phoenix, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Hotels To Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport PHX : $41
- Private Transfer from Sky Harbor Airport PHX to Phoenix in Business Car: $90
- Departure Private Transfer: Phoenix to Sky Harbor Airport PHX in Business Car: $90
- Arrival Private Transfer: Sky Harbor Airport PHX to Phoenix in Luxury SUV: $104
- Private Transfer from Phoenix to Sky Harbor Airport PHX in Luxury SUV: $104
- Private Transfer from Sky Harbor Airport PHX to Phoenix in Luxury SUV: $104
- Departure Private Transfer: Phoenix to Sky Harbor Airport PHX in Luxury SUV: $104
- One-Way Transfer Sky Harbor Airport to Phoenix: $104
- Departure Private Transfer Phoenix City to Phoenix Airport PHX : $110
- Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) to Phoenix - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $116
- Arrival Private Transfer Phoenix Airport PHX to Phoenix City : $117
- Phoenix International Airport (PHX) - Private transfer From/to Hotels: $118
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Buffalo Niagara Airport to Holiday Valley - Round-Trip Transfer: $263
- Round-Trip Private-Safe Transfer Between Buffalo Airport & Niagara Falls Canada: $262
- ROUNDTRIP Ground Transfer Buffalo Niagara Int Airport (BUF)-Niagara Falls Canada: $207
- Private Half Day Niagara Wine Tour Visit with Transfer Included: $200
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls, ON to Toronto downtown: $197
- Departure Private Transfer: Niagara Falls to Toronto Airport YYZ in Luxury SUV: $195
- Private Transfer: Niagara Int’l Airport (IAG) USA to Niagara Falls, ON: $194
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto, Canada (Downtown): $178
- Transfer Niagara-on-the-Lake Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $160
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $160
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Niagara Falls Ontario to Toronto (YYZ) Airport: $159
- Private Arrival Transfer: Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls, New York: $138
Is it cheaper to fly into Phoenix or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls and Phoenix 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 dayPhoenix $52Niagara Falls $28
Typical Food Prices in Phoenix
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Phoenix:
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Nice Lunch (for 2)$36
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Indian Food Dinner (for 2)$32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phoenix
For Phoenix, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Awesome French Crêpes Cooking Class: $75
- Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour: $92
- Downtown Phoenix Food Tour: $92
- Scottsdale Waterfront Food Tour: $95
- Quiche Lorraine French Cooking Class in Scottsdale: $129
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.Phoenix $40Niagara Falls $20
Tours and Activities in Phoenix
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Phoenix.
- Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting Entry Ticket: $17
- Private Speakeasy Escape Room Experience in Avondale: $24
- Private Asylum Escape Room Experience in Avondale: $24
- The Scottsdale Selfie Experience: $25
- Ghosts & Poltergeists Guided Haunted Walking Tour: $26
- RoRo Street Art Tour in Phoenix: $27
- Scottsdale Puzzling Adventure: $35
- Tempe Puzzling Adventure: $35
- Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket: $38
- Phoenix Zoo: One Day General Admission Ticket: $38
- Phoenix History, Mystery and Ghost Hunting Tour : $39
- Phoenix History, Mystery and Ghost Hunting Tour: $39
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:
- Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds Made in America Tour: $92
- Niagara Falls USA Winter Tour Cave, Tower, winery & Much More : $90
- Private Custom Niagara Falls, Canada Winery Tour from Buffalo,NY: $298
- 1 Hour Private Vineyard Dome Experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $45
- 30 Minute Niagara Falls Airplane Tour: $156
- 45 Minutes Whirlpool Tour in Niagara Falls: $32
- 7 Hour Niagara Falls USA Tour from Buffalo: $269
- All American Tour : $99
- All Attractions Niagara Falls American Tour with Boat Much More: $120
- All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE: $126
- All Niagara Falls USA Tour Maid of Mist Boat & So Much More : $130
- All inclusive Niagara Evening Light Show, Boat Ride & Cave Tour: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPhoenix $17Niagara Falls $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Phoenix
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Phoenix:
- Scottsdale Bar Hunt: Scorching Scottsdale Bar Crawl: $12
- Pedal Bar Crawl of Old Town Scottsdale: $55
- Stretch Limo Party Cart - Custom Bar Crawls, Wine Tastings, Night Clubs & More: $155
- Ghost town of Jerome, Brew and Wine Tour: $215
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 Phoenix and Niagara Falls, we can see that Phoenix 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 Phoenix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Phoenix 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 Phoenix Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Phoenix or Niagara Falls?
Phoenix has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Niagara Falls. When comparing the sizes of Phoenix 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 Phoenix or Niagara Falls?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Phoenix or Niagara Falls in the Summer?
Both Niagara Falls and Phoenix during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Phoenix for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Phoenix can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Phoenix is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Phoenix average around 98°F (36°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Niagara Falls, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Phoenix. In the summer, Phoenix often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Phoenix gets 380 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 306 hours of full sun.
Phoenix usually gets less rain in July than Niagara Falls. Phoenix gets 0.8 inches (21 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPhoenix 98°F (36°C)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Phoenix or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Phoenix and Niagara Falls. Many visitors come to Phoenix in the autumn for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.
Phoenix is much warmer than Niagara Falls in the autumn. The daily temperature in Phoenix averages around 79°F (26°C) in October, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In Phoenix, it's very sunny this time of the year. Phoenix usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during autumn. Phoenix gets 305 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 148 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Phoenix usually receives less rain than Niagara Falls. Phoenix gets 0.7 inches (17 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPhoenix 79°F (26°C)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Phoenix or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Phoenix as well as Niagara Falls. Most visitors come to Phoenix for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Niagara Falls can be very cold. In the winter, Phoenix is much warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the winter temperatures in Phoenix in January average around 58°F (14°C), and Niagara Falls averages at about -4°C (26°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Phoenix this time of the year. In the winter, Phoenix often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Phoenix gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 89 hours of full sun.
Phoenix usually gets less rain in January than Niagara Falls. Phoenix gets 0.7 inches (17 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPhoenix 58°F (14°C)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Phoenix or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
Both Niagara Falls and Phoenix are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Phoenix is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Phoenix average around 74°F (23°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Niagara Falls. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Phoenix. Phoenix usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during spring. Phoenix gets 355 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 203 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Phoenix usually receives less rain than Niagara Falls. Phoenix gets 0.2 inches (6 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPhoenix 74°F (23°C)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and Phoenix
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 inches (17 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 inches (17 mm) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 inches (6 mm) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 92°F (34°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 98°F (36°C) | 0.8 inches (21 mm) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 96°F (35°C) | 0.9 inches (24 mm) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 90°F (32°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 inches (17 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 inches (18 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 58°F (15°C) | 1 inches (25 mm) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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