Which place is cheaper, Jasper National Park or Toronto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Toronto or Jasper National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Toronto and Jasper National Park 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: Toronto or Jasper National Park?
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
Jasper National Park
An UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jasper National Park, located in Canada's Alberta Province, is one of a few national and provincial parks that showcase the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, The Best Luxury Tours to Canada, The Best Tours for Seniors to Canada, and The Best Contiki Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayToronto $205Jasper National Park $83
The average daily cost (per person) in Toronto is $205, while the average daily cost in Jasper National Park is $83. 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 Toronto and Jasper National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personToronto $86Jasper National Park $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomToronto $172Jasper National Park $90
Compare Hotels in Toronto and Jasper National Park
Looking for a hotel in Toronto or Jasper National Park? 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: Toronto Hotel Prices and Jasper National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Toronto $33Jasper National Park $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Car: $155
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $160
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto YYZ Airport to Toronto City by SUV or Minibus: $76
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $66
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Van: $136
- Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury SUV: $177
- Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Sedan Car: $155
- Hamilton to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $77
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $264
- Low Cost:-Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Pearson Airport: $214
- Low cost Transfer: Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls (Lake): $666
- Niagara Falls private transfers : $280
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jasper National Park
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jasper National Park are as follows:
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Park Pass$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jasper National Park
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jasper National Park:
- Jasper Thermal Resorts to Calgary Airport YYC Departure Transfer: $172
Is it cheaper to fly into Toronto or Jasper National Park?
Prices for flights to both Jasper National Park and Toronto 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 dayToronto $65Jasper National Park $24
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $60
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $75
- Kensington Market International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $88
- Taste of the Continents: International Food Tour : $96
- Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour with Optional Boat & Dinner: $111
- Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional): $156
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $156
- Toronto World Food Tour : $198
- Food tour on Island Lake, Ontario from Toronto: $218
- Toronto Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $250
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jasper National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jasper National Park.
- Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour: $107
- Peak Nic - A hike and an outdoor cooking lesson: $119
- 4-Hours E-Bike Food Tour : $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Toronto $31Jasper National Park $7.83
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.33
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Downtown City Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.36
- Downtown Toronto Walking Tour: $4.49
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.49
- Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour: $4.49
- Toronto Beneath The Surface Walking Tour: $4.49
- Toronto Tips-Based Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.09
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.09
- Kensington Market: Downtown Toronto Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Toronto's Waterfront: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.18
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.75
- Old Town The Dark Side Quest Experience: $8.16
Tours and Activities in Jasper National Park
Here are a few actual costs in Jasper National Park for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Hour Guided Group Fat Bike Tour: $82
- 5.5-Hour Jasper Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise from Jasper: $148
- Canadian Rockies Tour by Chauffeured Sidecar from Jasper: $118
- Class 3 Sunwapta River Rafting Adventure in Jasper: $94
- Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper: $222
- Explore Jasper Tour: $122
- Explore Jasper Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise: $178
- From Jasper: Jasper National Park Wildlife Discovery Tour: $59
- Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
- Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour: $64
- Jasper Ice Climbing Experience: $176
- Jasper National Park Tour: Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake and Spirit Island: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayToronto $22Jasper National Park $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.16
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $25
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $40
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $42
- Evening Distillery District Segway Ghost Tour: $44
- 5-Hour Premium Night Pub Crawl Experience in Toronto: $74
- Guided Bicycle Tour - Midtown, Brickworks and Distillery District: $82
- Craft Brewery Tour: $87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Toronto and Jasper National Park, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Jasper National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jasper National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jasper National Park 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto than you might in Jasper National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Toronto Expensive? and Is Jasper National Park Expensive?.
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.