Which place is cheaper, Ottawa or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valencia or Ottawa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia 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: Valencia or Ottawa?
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
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 G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, 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 dayValencia €123Ottawa €114
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, while the average daily cost in Ottawa is €114. 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 Valencia and Ottawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Ottawa €17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Ottawa €34
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Ottawa
Looking for a hotel in Valencia 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: Valencia Hotel Prices and Ottawa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Ottawa €6.75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Roundtrip Transfer to Tabarca Island: $48
- Private transfer from Valencia Airport to Alicante: $202
- One-Way Boat Transfer to/from Port Saplaya: $13
- Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Valencia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Valencia hotels: $121
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
- Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $88
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Transfer to Valencia Cruise Port: $240
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Private Transfer to Valencia: $121
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $59
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Departure Transfer (Valencia Hotels to Valencia Airport): $83
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Valencia Hotel or Address): $83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa
Also for Ottawa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW Private Arrival/Departure Shuttle Transfer : $52
- Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Ottawa?
Prices for flights to both Ottawa and Valencia 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 dayValencia €40Ottawa €16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
- Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $54
- Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $59
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $59
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $64
- Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $65
- Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $66
- Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $66
- Flamenco Show with Dinner at La Bulería: $70
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
- Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Ottawa €37
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Flamenco Tour€16
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Private Bike Tour in Valencia: $27
- 3 Hours Valencia City Bike Tour with a Tasty Surprise: $35
- 3hs-Hour Guided City Sightseeing and Beaches Bike Private Tour: $38
- A day tour in Montanejos hot springs.: $97
- Adventure Jetski: $156
- Adventures day: Thermal Springs and Waterfalls: $104
- Albufera Natural Park Tour with Boat Ride from Valencia : $64
- Alicante: 8-hour cruise to Tabarca Island by private boat: $1,076
- Anna: amazing water canyoning experience: $96
- Authentic Tapas Tour Through Valencia City Center: $74
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
- Bike Grand Valencia Group Tour: $38
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: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.46
- 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 dayValencia €20Ottawa €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Free Shots: $13
- Pub Crawl Tour in the Old town of Valencia: $17
- Pub Crawl With Free Shots: $25
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $91
- Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
- Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $102
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $108
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $124
- Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour: $126
- Two wineries tour with wine tasting : $131
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $164
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 comparing the travel costs between Valencia and Ottawa, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Valencia is in Europe and Ottawa is in North America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Ottawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valencia or Ottawa?
Ottawa has a larger population, and is about 1% larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Valencia and Ottawa, 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.
When is the best time to visit Valencia 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 Valencia or Ottawa in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Valencia as well as Ottawa. Many visitors come to Valencia in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Valencia is a little warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the summer temperatures in Valencia in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Ottawa averages at about 21°C (71°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ottawa. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valencia this time of the year. In the summer, Valencia often gets more sunshine than Ottawa. Valencia gets 303 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 268 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets less rain in July than Ottawa. Valencia gets 9 mm (0.4 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 JulyValencia 25°C (76°F)Ottawa 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Ottawa in the Autumn?
Both Ottawa and Valencia are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Valencia for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Valencia is generally much warmer than Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 19°C (66°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Valencia usually receives more sunshine than Ottawa during autumn. Valencia gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 116 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Valencia usually receives more rain than Ottawa. Valencia gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberValencia 19°C (66°F)Ottawa 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Ottawa in the Winter?
Both Ottawa and Valencia during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Valencia because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Ottawa in the winter. Valencia is much warmer than Ottawa in the winter. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Ottawa fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Valencia often gets more sunshine than Ottawa. Valencia gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 93 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets less rain in January than Ottawa. Valencia gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryValencia 12°C (53°F)Ottawa -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Ottawa in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Valencia and Ottawa. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.
In the spring, Valencia is much warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the spring temperatures in Valencia in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Ottawa averages at about 6°C (44°F).
In Valencia, it's very sunny this time of the year. Valencia usually receives more sunshine than Ottawa during spring. Valencia gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 180 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Valencia usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Valencia gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilValencia 15°C (60°F)Ottawa 6°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Ottawa and Valencia
| Valencia | Ottawa | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
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