Which place is cheaper, Edmonton or Salt Lake City?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salt Lake City or Edmonton?
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 Salt Lake City and Edmonton can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Salt Lake City or Edmonton?
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is the capital city of Utah and one of the largest cities in the southwest region of the US. Salt Lake sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and Great Basin regions, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities. The city's natural beauty and resources even became the focal point for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt Lake experiences all four seasons, with the most popular times to visit being summer and winter. Summer, June-August, sees little rain and temperatures in the high 80's Fahrenheit. Winter, December-March, has temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit and gets the perfect amount of snow for winter sports.
Edmonton
The capital of Alberta, Canada, Edmonton has a population of just over one million people in its metropolitan area. It is also North America's northernmost city of this large size. It's a beautiful place to visit because of the North Saskatchewan River Valley which has over one hundred kilometers of hiking trails, wildlife spotting, and overlooks. The valley has a string of parks which are wonderful to visit. In addition to the beautiful outdoor setting and activities, Edmonton also offers the largest shopping mall in North America, West Edmonton Mall. It's also a city with a lot of culture including a lively theater scene, many different festivals, and no shortage of sporting events that you could attend.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in United States of America, The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America, The Best Contiki Tours to Canada, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalt Lake City $246Edmonton $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Salt Lake City is $246, while the average daily cost in Edmonton is $179. 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 Salt Lake City and Edmonton in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalt Lake City $119Edmonton $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalt Lake City $238Edmonton $202
Compare Hotels in Salt Lake City and Edmonton
Looking for a hotel in Salt Lake City or Edmonton? 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: Salt Lake City Hotel Prices and Edmonton Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salt Lake City $45Edmonton $79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salt Lake City
Also for Salt Lake City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Private Transfer: Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) : $107
- Salt Lake Airport (SLC) to Canyons Village - Arrival Transfer: $115
- Private Transfer from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Salt Lake City : $120
- Private Transfer from SLC to Salt Lake City : $120
- Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Park City UT - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $181
- Salt Lake City Airport (SLC): Transfer to Salt Lake City: $201
- Salt Lake Airport (SLC) to Canyons Village - Round-Trip Transfer: $229
- Private Transfer from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Park City hotel or address: $261
- Private Transfer from SLC to Park City UT : $261
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edmonton
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Edmonton:
- Private Departure Transfer from Hotels to Edmonton Airport: $43
- Edmonton to Edmonton Airport (YEG) - Departure Private Transfer: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Salt Lake City or Edmonton?
Prices for flights to both Edmonton and Salt Lake City 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 daySalt Lake City $50Edmonton $16
Typical Food Prices in Edmonton
Some typical examples of dining costs in Edmonton are as follows:
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Snacks$7.26
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salt Lake City $28Edmonton $91
Tours and Activities in Salt Lake City
For Salt Lake City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mormon History - Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.75
- Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour: $7.75
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Salt Lake City by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $13
- Salt Lake City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Salt Lake City & La Sal: Self-Guided Walking & Driving Tour: $20
- Salt Lake City Ghost Tour: Outer Reaches Tour: $23
- Salt Lake City Haunted Old Town Tour: $23
- Haunted Walking Tour: $26
- 45 Minute Great Salt Lake Boat Tour: $37
- Salt Lake City Walking Tour: $50
- History & Culture Guided Walking Day Tour: $50
Tours and Activities in Edmonton
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Edmonton are as follows:
- Discover the Early History of Strathcona with Historic Walking Tour: $4.46
- Edmonton River Valley 60-Minute Segway Adventure: $45
- Edmonton River Valley 90-Minute Segway Adventure: $63
- Edmonton Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- 1-Hour Segway Adventure in Louise McKinney Park: $44
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Romantic Tour Around Edmonton For Couples: $224
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Edmonton by Crazy Dash: $10
- The Best of Edmonton Walking Tour: $224
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalt Lake City $17Edmonton -
Sample the Local Flavors in Edmonton
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Edmonton:
- Edmonton Brewery Tour: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salt Lake City and Edmonton, we can see that Salt Lake City is more expensive. And not only is Edmonton much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Edmonton would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Edmonton 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 Salt Lake City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salt Lake City than you might in Edmonton.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salt Lake City Expensive? and Is Edmonton Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salt Lake City or Edmonton?
Edmonton has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Salt Lake City. When comparing the sizes of Salt Lake City and Edmonton, 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.
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.