Which place is cheaper, Jasper National Park or Eugene?
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 Eugene or Jasper National Park?
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 Eugene 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Eugene or Jasper National Park?
Eugene
At the southern end of the Willamette Valley, Eugene is most recognized as the home of the University of Oregon. It's a smaller city with a liberal population that is generally concerned about environmental issues. A popular experience in Eugene is to go to the Saturday Market, which has been around since 1970 and is the oldest open air market in the United States.
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 Alaska, The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America, The Best Luxury Tours to Canada, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Canada.
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Eugene Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEugene $190Jasper National Park $99
The average daily cost (per person) in Eugene is $190, while the average daily cost in Jasper National Park is $99. 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 Eugene and Jasper National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEugene $97Jasper National Park $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEugene $194Jasper National Park $90
Compare Hotels in Eugene and Jasper National Park
Looking for a hotel in Eugene 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: Eugene Hotel Prices and Jasper National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eugene $37Jasper National Park $19
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Eugene or Jasper National Park?
Prices for flights to both Jasper National Park and Eugene 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 dayEugene $71Jasper National Park $40
Typical Food Prices in Eugene
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Eugene:
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Sam Bonds Food and Music (for 2)$16
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Morning Glory Cafe Breakfast (for 2)$12
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: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eugene -Jasper National Park $7.75
Tours and Activities in Jasper National Park
Here are a few actual costs in Jasper National Park for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Jasper National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $13
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Jasper National Park: $14
- Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
- From Jasper: Jasper National Park Wildlife Discovery Tour: $62
- Secrets of Jasper Snowshoe Tour: $62
- Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour: $63
- Morning Jasper National Park Wildlife Tour: $64
- Jasper National Park Tour Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake with Walk: $67
- Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour: $67
- Jasper National Park Tour: Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake and Spirit Island: $67
- Planetarium and Telescope Combo Tour : $67
- Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEugene -Jasper National Park $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eugene and Jasper National Park, we can see that Eugene 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 Eugene would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eugene 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 Eugene 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.