Which place is cheaper, Quebec City or Victoria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Victoria or Quebec City?
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 Victoria and Quebec City. 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: Victoria or Quebec City?
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.
Quebec City
Quebec City is the capital of the Quebec province. It has a dramatic location on the cliffs by St. Lawrence Seaway and the city's Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec is a mid sized city with a population of about 700,000. Most of the economy is administrative and bureaucratic, but the city has a very impressive history as the fortress capital of New France. French is the official language of the entire province, but most people in the tourist areas of Quebec City speak English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Canada, The Best Eco Tours in Canada, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVictoria $182Quebec City $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Victoria is $182, while the average daily cost in Quebec City is $126. 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 Victoria and Quebec City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVictoria $113Quebec City $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVictoria $226Quebec City $146
Compare Hotels in Victoria and Quebec City
Looking for a hotel in Victoria or Quebec City? 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: Victoria Hotel Prices and Quebec City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Victoria $37Quebec City $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Victoria
Also for Victoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vancouver: Seaplane Transfer between Vancouver & Victoria: $205
- Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer: $74
- Victoria to Vancouver - Vancouver Airport (YVR) Drop Off - Coach Bus Transfer: $88
- Victoria to Vancouver - Vancouver Hotel Drop Off - Coach Bus Transfer: $83
- Victoria to Vancouver Ferry with Bus Transfer: $72
- Seaplane Transfer between Victoria and Whistler: $217
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quebec City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Quebec City are as follows:
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Parking in Quebec City$3.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quebec City:
- YQB Quebec City Airport Cruise Terminal Train Station Transfer: $100
- YQB Airport Transfer: $97
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Quebec City Center - Quebec Airport (YQB): $71
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Quebec Airport (YQB) - Quebec City Center: $71
- Quebec to Le Terminal Quebec Port - Departure Private Transfer: $97
- Quebec city private transfer: $97
- Jean Lesage Arrivals Private Airport Transfer: $108
- Quebec Airport (YQB) to Downtown private transfer: $116
- Québec Airport (YQB): Transfer to Le Terminal Quebec Port: $227
- Québec Airport (YQB) to Le Terminal Quebec Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $113
- Québec Airport (YQB) to Le Terminal Cruise Port -Arrival Transfer: $57
- Private transfer from YQB (QUEBEC) Airport to downtown: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Victoria or Quebec City?
Prices for flights to both Quebec City 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayVictoria $27Quebec City $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Victoria
For Victoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chocolate Lovers Food Tour: $44
- Chinatown and Old Town Food Tour with Tastings: $58
- Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria: $60
- Victoria Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $73
- Sip, Savor, Stroll Evening Food Tour: $145
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quebec City.
- 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $159
- Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour: $188
- Combo Historical and Food Tour of the Old Quebec City: $193
- Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City: $193
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Victoria $45Quebec City $24
Tours and Activities in Victoria
For Victoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Victoria self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.27
- Victoria Harbor: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.08
- 2.5-hour Tips-Based City Walking Tour: $6.54
- Victoria, BC: Murder Mystery Detective Experience: $11
- Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $13
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Experience Victoria by Foot Walking Tour: $15
- Butterfly Gardens Admission Ticket: $15
- Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: $16
- Cultural & Historical Victoria Walking Tour: $16
- Malahat SkyWalk General Admission Tickets: $29
- Experience Victoria City Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Quebec City
Here are a few actual costs in Quebec City for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Electric fatbike Tour of Québec City: $112
- Magnificent Montmorency Falls Private E-Bike Tour: $149
- 2-Hour Christmas Magic Tour in Old Quebec: $29
- APP Self-Guided Tours Quebec with Audioguide: $8.73
- Amazing Old Quebec City Classique Walking Tour with 1 Funicular Ticket included: $34
- Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec: $19
- Beautiful walking tour of Old Québec: $28
- Beyond the Walls Private E-Bike Tour: $179
- Bike Tour to Montmorency Falls from Quebec City: $127
- City & Market Farm Tour from Québec: $33
- Electric Bike Tour of Quebec City: $127
- Extraordinary guided tour of Old Quebec on foot: $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVictoria $16Quebec City $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Victoria
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Victoria:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Ferry Rides and Appetizers: $47
- 3-Hour Street Art & Craft Beer Tour of Victoria, Brewery Tour & Tasting included: $102
- Victoria Wine Tour with Wine Tastings and Charcuterie: $134
- Cowichan Valley Premium Wine Tour: $436
Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec City:
- Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $21
- Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour: $50
- Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $90
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $93
- Quebec City : eTandem Rental on Ile d'Orleans-wine tasting: $116
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Victoria and Quebec City, we can see that Victoria is more expensive. And not only is Quebec City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Quebec City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quebec City 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 Quebec City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Victoria Expensive? and Is Quebec City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Victoria or Quebec City?
Quebec City has a larger population, and is about 83% larger than the population of Victoria. When comparing the sizes of Victoria and Quebec City, 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.