Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Veracruz?
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 Veracruz or Toronto?
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 Veracruz and Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Veracruz or Toronto?
Veracruz
Veracruz is the name of both a state and city in the country of Mexico. Locals often call the city "Puerto" (port) in order to differentiate the city from the state. The general area runs along the Gulf of Mexico and encompasses ruins, old colonial cities, lush green mountains, and delicious seafood.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVeracruz $143Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Veracruz is $143, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $249. 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 Veracruz and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVeracruz $49Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVeracruz $98Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Veracruz and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Veracruz or Toronto? 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: Veracruz Hotel Prices and Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Veracruz $26Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Veracruz
Also for Veracruz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Veracruz Airport to Hotel in Veracruz Port: $42
- Shared Arrival Transfer: General Heriberto Jara International Airport to Veracruz Hotels: $23
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Veracruz Airport (VER): $37
- Private Transfer to Veracruz Airport (VER): $18
- Private Transfer from Veracruz Airport (VER): $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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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:
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Downtown Montreal: $1,618
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Kingston: $856
- Private Transfer to Kingston City or Queen's Unive…: $827
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $711
- Pearson Airport to Blue Mountain Resort Transfer: $676
- Low cost Transfer: Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls (Lake): $666
- Guided layover and stopover tour with transfers.: $500
- Pvt. Transfer St. Catharines Airport to Pearson Int Airport: $476
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Niagara Falls: $442
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Port Hope: $439
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $294
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Hamilton: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Veracruz or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto and Veracruz 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 dayVeracruz $78Toronto $112
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: $46
- Great White North Food Tour: $55
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $62
- Toronto Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $65
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $66
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $71
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $73
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $79
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $80
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Veracruz $13Toronto $31
Tours and Activities in Veracruz
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Veracruz.
- 1 day tour of Tlacotalpan and Alvarado from Veracruz: $128
- 3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress: $23
- Alvarado And Tlacotalpan Tour From Veracruz Or Boca Del Rio: $105
- Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark: Veracruz - Ticket: $25
- Catamaran cruises, Veracruz: $65
- Catemaco And Los Tuxtlas Tour From Veracruz Or Boca Del Rio: $105
- City Tour en Veracruz y Acuario: $100
- From Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour: $116
- From La Antigua & Cempoala Tour: $54
- From La Antigua & San Juan de Ulúa Tour: $54
- From Nature & Seafood Boat Tour to Madinga: $26
- From Orizaba and Cordoba Tour: $98
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)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Casual Tour of Toronto by Land, Sky and Sea: $111
- 1 Day City Sightseeing Tour at Toronto City: $69
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $296
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $25
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $240
- 3hr Shared Sailing Adventure: $177
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $135
- Action Film and Television Locations Half Day Tour in Toronto: $150
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $33
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $153
- Algonquin Park and Ragged Falls Hike and Canoe Adventure: $104
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVeracruz $16Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $21
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Illuminarium Toronto in the Distillery District: $26
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $42
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $44
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $45
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $53
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Veracruz and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Veracruz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Veracruz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Veracruz 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 Veracruz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Veracruz Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Veracruz or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Veracruz. When comparing the sizes of Veracruz and Toronto, 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 Veracruz or Toronto?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Veracruz or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Toronto. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Veracruz is generally a little warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 27°C (81°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Veracruz, it's very sunny this time of the year. Veracruz usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
Veracruz gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Toronto. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVeracruz 27°C (81°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Veracruz or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Toronto. Also, most visitors come to Toronto for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Veracruz is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Veracruz often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Veracruz receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Veracruz usually gets more rain in October than Toronto. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVeracruz 26°C (79°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Veracruz or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Toronto because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. In the winter, Veracruz is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Veracruz in January average around 21°C (71°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
Veracruz usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Toronto. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVeracruz 21°C (71°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Veracruz or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Veracruz during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the activities around the city are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
In April, Veracruz is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 26°C (78°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Veracruz. In the spring, Veracruz often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Veracruz usually gets less rain in April than Toronto. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVeracruz 26°C (78°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Veracruz
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (71°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 22°C (71°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (74°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 410 mm (16.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 346 mm (13.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (76°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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