Should you visit Victoria or Jasper National Park?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Victoria and Jasper National Park. 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. So, let's dig into it.
Victoria
The capital city of British Columbia, Canada, Victoria is positioned near the southern edge of Vancouver Island. It's a wonderfully pleasant city and has been nicknamed the Garden City because of its vast green space and public gardens. There is a population of just over 80,000 in the city proper and almost 350,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Dating back to 1843, it's also one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest. As such, it has many historic buildings and beautiful architecture. It also has the second oldest Chinatown in North America, following San Francisco's.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Jasper National Park or Victoria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Victoria is $161, while the average daily cost in Jasper National Park is $73. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Victoria and Jasper National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Victoria, $200 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Victoria, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $100, such as in a hostel.
A hotel room in Jasper National Park is about $80 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Victoria cost around $24 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $9.60.
Food in Jasper National Park costs travelers about $21 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Victoria $24
Jasper National Park $21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Victoria
For Victoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Georgie Bass (Patch 2 Plate) Cooking Classes:
$123
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Small Group Wine & Food Tour to the Cowichan Valley:
$128
Local Transportation
Victoria's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $33 per person, per day on transportation in Victoria.
The cost of a taxi ride in Jasper National Park is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $17 per person, per day, on local transportation in Jasper National Park.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Victoria
Also for Victoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Coach Transfer from Downtown Victoria to Downtown Vancouver:
$62
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Coach Transfer from Downtown Victoria to Downtown Vancouver Hotels:
$73
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Private ARRIVAL Transfer from Seychelles Airport to any Mahe Hotel:
$68
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Private Arrival Transfer from SEZ Seychelles Airport to Anse Aux Pins, Au Cap or Anse Royale:
$24
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Private Arrival Transfer from Seychelles Airport SEZ to Anse Louis, Anse Boileau, Barbaron or Grand Anse:
$38
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Private Arrival Transfer from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to Anse Forban, Takamaka, Baie Lazare or Anse La Mouche:
$42
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Private Arrival Transfer from Seychelles International Airport SEZ to Victoria:
$19
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Private Departure Transfer from Anse Aux Pins, Au Cap or Anse Royale to SEZ Seychelles Airport:
$24
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Private Departure Transfer from Anse Forban, Takamaka, Baie Lazare or Anse La Mouche to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ):
$42
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Private Departure Transfer from Victoria to Seychelles International Airport SEZ:
$19
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Private SEZ Seychelles Airport - Anse Aux Pins, Au Cap or Anse Royale Round-Trip Transfer:
$48
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Private SEZ Seychelles Airport - Anse Louis, Anse Boileau, Barbaron or Grand Anse Round-Trip Transfer:
$75
Typical Local Transportation prices in Jasper National Park
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jasper National Park are as follows:
Is it cheaper to fly into Victoria or Jasper National Park?
Prices for flights to both Jasper National Park and Victoria 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Victoria can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $40 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Entertainment and activities in Jasper National Park typically cost an average of $6.86 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Victoria $40
Jasper National Park $6.86
Tours and Activities in Victoria
For Victoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Victoria Grand City Private Tour and Craigdarroch Castle:
$11
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Victoria Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$15
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Historical Chinatown Walking Tour:
$17
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Victoria Extreme Adventure Obstacle Course:
$18
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Victoria Kids Aerial Adventure Course:
$23
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Victoria Scenic Walking Tour Guided by a Professional Photographer:
$23
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Half-Day Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$27
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Victoria Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local:
$29
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Walking Tour of Victoria Mahe:
$31
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Victoria Classic Adventure Course:
$41
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Victoria Castles and Neighborhoods Bike Tour:
$48
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Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour:
$51
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Victoria spend on average $14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Jasper National Park may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $10 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Victoria
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Victoria:
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Pedal Pub Crawl Downtown Victoria:
$33
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Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings:
$65
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Victoria Craft Beer and Distillery Tour:
$87
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Victoria Wine Tour with Private Tastings and Samples:
$99
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Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings:
$116
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Private Wine Tasting in Beautiful Cowichan Valley:
$117
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Private Saanich Peninsula Wine Tour:
$117
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Private Pub Tour on Vancouver Island:
$264
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Cowichan Valley Wine Tasting: Explore Vancouver Island's New Wine Appelation:
$273
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Victoria Whale -Watching Tour and Wine Tour:
$333
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Cowichan Valley Wine Tours from Victoria:
$430
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Wine Tasting Tour in The Yarra Valley:
$582
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Victoria and Jasper National Park, we can see that Victoria 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 Victoria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Victoria than you might in Jasper National Park.
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