Which place is cheaper, Ottawa or Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix or Ottawa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Saint Croix or Ottawa? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Saint Croix or Ottawa?
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Saint Croix Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySaint Croix $277Ottawa $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint Croix is $277, while the average daily cost in Ottawa is $134. 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 Saint Croix and Ottawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint Croix $149Ottawa $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint Croix $298Ottawa $36
Compare Hotels in Saint Croix and Ottawa
Looking for a hotel in Saint Croix 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: Saint Croix Hotel Prices and Ottawa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint Croix $35Ottawa $7.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $179
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
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 Airport YOW Private Transfer to Ottawa/University/Chelsea: $42
- Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer: $216
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint Croix or Ottawa?
Prices for flights to both Ottawa and Saint Croix 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 daySaint Croix $97Ottawa $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ottawa Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $76
- Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $77
- Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $104
- Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $104
- Guided ByWard Market Food Tour: $106
- A Taste of Canada Food Tour: $108
- Taste of Canada Food Tour with Guide: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint Croix $58Ottawa $40
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
Tours and Activities in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based : $5.00
- Rockcliffe Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour in Ottawa: $7.16
- Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
- Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure: $8.35
- A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History: $8.99
- Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Ottawa Valleyview Little Animal Farm Tour: $10
- Ottawa's Original Historical Highlights Public Walking Tour: $18
- Ottawa : Historic Tour of the Ottawa Jail Hostel: $18
- Aqua Taxi Hop-on and Hop-Off Tour: $18
- Ottawa Senators Ice Hockey Game Ticket: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint Croix $27Ottawa $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
Sample the Local Flavors in Ottawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ottawa:
- Chelsea: Guided tour of the Square Distillery: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint Croix and Ottawa, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Ottawa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands and Ottawa is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive? and Is Ottawa Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Saint Croix or Ottawa?
Ottawa has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Saint Croix or Ottawa in the Summer?
Both Ottawa and Saint Croix during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Ottawa this time of year.
In the summer, Saint Croix is a little warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the summer temperatures in Saint Croix in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Ottawa averages at about 21°C (71°F).
Saint Croix usually gets less rain in July than Ottawa. Saint Croix gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySaint Croix 29°C (83°F)Ottawa 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Saint Croix or Ottawa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint Croix and Ottawa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round. Also, many travelers come to Ottawa for the shopping scene.
In October, Saint Croix is generally much warmer than Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Saint Croix average around 28°C (82°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Saint Croix gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Saint Croix usually receives more rain than Ottawa. Saint Croix gets 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSaint Croix 28°C (82°F)Ottawa 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Saint Croix or Ottawa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Saint Croix as well as Ottawa. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Ottawa in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Ottawa can get quite cold in the winter. Saint Croix is much warmer than Ottawa in the winter. The daily temperature in Saint Croix averages around 26°C (78°F) in January, and Ottawa fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Saint Croix usually gets less rain in January than Ottawa. Saint Croix gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySaint Croix 26°C (78°F)Ottawa -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Saint Croix or Ottawa in the Spring?
Both Ottawa and Saint Croix are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
In the spring, Saint Croix is much warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the spring temperatures in Saint Croix in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Ottawa averages at about 6°C (44°F).
In April, Saint Croix usually receives more rain than Ottawa. Saint Croix gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSaint Croix 27°C (80°F)Ottawa 6°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Ottawa and Saint Croix
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | -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.