Which place is cheaper, Ottawa or Round Pond?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Round Pond or Ottawa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Round Pond or Ottawa, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Round Pond or Ottawa?
Round Pond
Round Pond is a little village located in the town of Bristol, formerly known as Pemaquid. The area draws visitors for a closer to nature experience along Maine's rugged coastline. Bristol also houses the villages of New Harbor, Pemaquid, Bristol Mills, and Chamberlain, which all make up this popular fishing and resort area.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. A city of many ethnic populations, Ottawa is uniquely bilingual with English as the first language of the population's majority and French as a close second. It is best known as the nation's capital, which is centered on Parliament Hill, an architectural landmark as well as the seat of government.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United States of America, The Best Historical Tours in United States of America, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRound Pond $145Ottawa $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Round Pond is $145, while the average daily cost in Ottawa 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 Round Pond and Ottawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRound Pond $70Ottawa $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRound Pond $140Ottawa $36
Compare Hotels in Round Pond and Ottawa
Looking for a hotel in Round Pond or Ottawa? 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: Ottawa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Round Pond $60Ottawa $7.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa
Also for Ottawa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW Private Arrival/Departure Shuttle Transfer : $52
- Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Round Pond or Ottawa?
Prices for flights to both Ottawa and Round Pond 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 dayRound Pond $40Ottawa $17
Typical Food Prices in Round Pond
Some typical examples of dining costs in Round Pond are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $71
- Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Round Pond $20Ottawa $40
Tours and Activities in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.42
- Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Explore Canada Through Ottawa's Eyes with Walking Tours Through The City: $6.68
- Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History: $6.99
- Ottawa Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Wacky Walks: $10
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Ottawa by Operation City Quest: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Crazy Dash: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRound Pond $12Ottawa $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Ottawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ottawa:
- Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Round Pond and Ottawa, we can see that Round Pond is more expensive. And not only is Ottawa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ottawa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ottawa 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 Round Pond would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Round Pond than you might in Ottawa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Round Pond Expensive? and Is Ottawa Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Round Pond or Ottawa?
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 Round Pond or Ottawa in the Summer?
Both Ottawa and Round Pond during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Round Pond is generally around the same temperature as Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Round Pond average around 69°F (21°C), and Ottawa fluctuates around 21°C (71°F).
In Ottawa, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Round Pond. In the summer, Round Pond often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Ottawa. Round Pond gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 268 hours of full sun.
Round Pond usually gets less rain in July than Ottawa. Round Pond gets 3 inches (75 mm) of rain, while Ottawa receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRound Pond 69°F (21°C)Ottawa 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Round Pond or Ottawa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Round Pond and Ottawa.
Round Pond is around the same temperature as Ottawa in the autumn. The daily temperature in Round Pond averages around 49°F (10°C) in October, and Ottawa fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Round Pond usually receives more sunshine than Ottawa during autumn. Round Pond gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 116 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Round Pond usually receives more rain than Ottawa. Round Pond gets 3.8 inches (95 mm) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRound Pond 49°F (10°C)Ottawa 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Round Pond or Ottawa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Round Pond as well as Ottawa.
It's quite cold in Ottawa in the winter. The weather in Round Pond can be very cold. In the winter, Round Pond is much warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the winter temperatures in Round Pond in January average around 20°F (-6°C), and Ottawa averages at about -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Round Pond often gets more sunshine than Ottawa. Round Pond gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 93 hours of full sun.
Round Pond usually gets more rain in January than Ottawa. Round Pond gets 3.7 inches (94 mm) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRound Pond 20°F (-6°C)Ottawa -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Round Pond or Ottawa in the Spring?
Both Ottawa and Round Pond are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Round Pond is generally around the same temperature as Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Round Pond average around 44°F (6°C), and Ottawa fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Round Pond. Round Pond usually receives more sunshine than Ottawa during spring. Round Pond gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 180 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Round Pond. In April, Round Pond usually receives more rain than Ottawa. Round Pond gets 4.1 inches (104 mm) of rain, while Ottawa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRound Pond 44°F (6°C)Ottawa 6°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Ottawa and Round Pond
| Round Pond | Ottawa | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) | -10°C (14°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | -9°C (16°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 inches (100 mm) | -2°C (28°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 inches (104 mm) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 inches (93 mm) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 69°F (21°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) | 21°C (71°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 inches (95 mm) | 9°C (48°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 inches (132 mm) | 2°C (36°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.7 inches (120 mm) | -7°C (20°F) | 73 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.