Which place is cheaper, Alberta or Texas?
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 Texas or Alberta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Texas and Alberta. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Texas or Alberta?
Texas
Texas is the second largest and second most populated state in the United States. It measures 267,000 square miles in size and exploring even a large section of the state takes longer than you might expect. The size and distinctive culture of the area brings much pride to the state's natives. The state was briefly its own country for ten years, starting in 1836 after the residents rebelled as a territory of first Spain and then Mexico. It then joined the United States in 1845. The state maintains its independent personality and many Texans proudly display the state flag near their home or car.
Alberta
If you ever wanted to visit a place where all the beauty of nature is centrally located, you will want to make a trip to Alberta, Canada. With part of the Canadian Rockies, the prairies and the wilderness of forests, Alberta has something for everyone. As the home to Canada's oil industry, this is also the richest province in the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Photography Tours in United States of America, The Best Camping Tours in United States of America, The Best 3-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vancouver.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTexas $228Alberta $20,602
The average daily cost (per person) in Texas is $228, while the average daily cost in Alberta is $20,602. 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 Texas and Alberta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTexas $81Alberta $8,947
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTexas $162Alberta $
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Compare Hotels in Texas and Alberta
Looking for a hotel in Texas or Alberta? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Texas $49Alberta $2,486
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Texas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Texas:
- Allen or Plano to Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) - Departure Private Transfer: $65
- Arrival Private Transfer Dallas Airport DAL to Dowtown Dallas by Luxury Vehicle: $85
- Arrival Private Transfer Dallas Airport DAL to Fort Worth by Luxury Vehicle: $139
- Arrival Private Transfer: Dallas Airport DFW to Dallas in Business Car: $116
- Arrival Private Transfer: George Bush Airport IAH to Houston in Luxury SUV: $117
- Arrival Transfer: Dallas Airport DFW to Dallas by Luxury SUV: $137
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Austin City - Arrival Private Transfer: $118
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Austin City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $236
- Dallas Airport (DAL) to Dallas - Arrival Private Transfer: $88
- Dallas Airport (DAL) to Dallas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $175
- Dallas Airport (DFW) to Dallas - Arrival Private Transfer: $82
- Dallas Airport (DFW) to Dallas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $163
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alberta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alberta:
- Arrival Transfer: Calgary Airport YYC to Calgary by Business Car: $116
- Arrival Transfer: Calgary Airport YYC to Calgary by Luxury Van: $151
- Banff/Canmore to Calgary YYC Airport Private Transfer: $246
- Black Car Airport Transfers in Bow Valley: $289
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Banff Resorts - Arrival Private Transfer: $210
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Calgary hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $98
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Calgary hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $196
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Lake Louise - Arrival Private Transfer: $202
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Sunshine Village - Arrival Transfer: $208
- Calgary Airport Transfer | Luxury Sedan or SUV: $108
- Calgary Best Private Transfer Between Local Airport and Hotels: $53
- Calgary hotel or address to Calgary Airport (YYC) - Departure Private Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Texas or Alberta?
Prices for flights to both Alberta and Texas 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 dayTexas $71Alberta $8,366
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Texas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Texas.
- Billy Bob's Texas Honky Tonk Dinner and Photo Package: $51
- Alamo City Murder Mystery Dinner Show: $70
- Asian Dumplings Cooking Class in San Antonio: $75
- Pizza & Pours: Tasting & Lunch at Flat Creek Estate: $75
- The Heights Food Tour in Houston: $80
- The Haunted Dinner Tour: $80
- Austin Food Tour with Authentic Flavors, Tacos & 5 Food Tastings: $86
- Houston Downtown Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Tradition & Fusion: $90
- Stockyards Saloons & Foodie Crawl with Food Tours of America: $95
- Deep Ellum Foodie & Street Art Tour with Food Tours of America: $95
- Austin Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $96
- Austin Street Art and Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alberta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alberta.
- Banff's Canadian Rocky Mountain Food Tour: $105
- Banff's Winter Wonderland Food Tour: $105
- Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour: $117
- Edmonton's #1 Food Bike Tour: The Best Local Food Tour on E-Bikes: $144
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Texas $23Alberta $5,196
Tours and Activities in Texas
Here are a few actual costs in Texas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dallas Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.67
- Houston Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Fort Worth Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $7.95
- Haunted Private App Guided Ghost Walking Tour in Waco: $9.75
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Austin by Operation City Quest: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Austin by Wacky Walks: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Fort Worth by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Unique Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fort Worth: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Fort Worth by Crazy Dash: $10
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fort Worth by Wacky Walks: $10
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Waco by Wacky Walks: $10
- Gem Panning Adventure at the Crystal Gallery: $10
Tours and Activities in Alberta
Here are a few actual costs in Alberta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Edmonton City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- Edmonton Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Calgary's Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.49
- Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour: $7.93
- The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.94
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Edmonton by Crazy Dash: $10
- David Garneau Dark Chapters Reading the Ruins Exhibition Ticket: $13
- Jasper National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $13
- A Spectacular Audio Tour : Calgary Adventure: $15
- Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $15
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Jasper National Park: $17
- Lake Louise and Yoho National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTexas $19Alberta $2,050
Sample the Local Flavors in Texas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Texas:
- Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $10
- Epic San Antonio Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
- Awesome Bar Crawl in Plano: $15
- Sip & Savor: Wine Tasting at Flat Creek Estate: $32
- Haunted History Pub Crawl & Walking Tour: $33
- Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl – Ghosts, Drinks & Historic Bars: $35
- Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- Houston Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Public Pedal Pub Tour in Austin: $39
- 1-Hour Distillery Tour and Tasting in Dallas: $40
- Stockyards History Tour Fort Worth Pub Crawl: $45
Sample the Local Flavors in Alberta
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Alberta:
- An Epic Bar Crawl: Cruisin' Calgary: $12
- Edmonton Brewery Tour (10 person minimum group): $101
- Calgary to Banff Brewery Tour and Lunch: $144
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Texas and Alberta, we can see that Alberta is more expensive. And not only is Texas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Texas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Texas 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 Alberta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alberta than you might in Texas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Texas Expensive? and Is Alberta Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Texas or Alberta?
Texas has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Alberta. When comparing the sizes of Texas and Alberta, 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.