Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto. 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 Toronto?
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.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEugene $190Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Eugene is $190, 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 Eugene and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEugene $97Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEugene $194Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Eugene and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Eugene 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: Eugene Hotel Prices and Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eugene $37Toronto $32
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:
- Private Transfer:- Toronto Pearson Airport to Waterloo Black Car Service: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Car: $185
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $172
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Luxury SUV: $214
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Sedan Car: $167
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $72
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Van: $147
- Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Sedan Car: $166
- Hamilton to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $137
- Highlights of Toronto city tour with private transfers: $257
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $259
- Low cost Transfer: Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls (Lake): $657
Is it cheaper to fly into Eugene or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $71Toronto $112
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
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: $54
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $61
- 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
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $72
- Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $73
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eugene -Toronto $31
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:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.58
- Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based : $4.00
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $4.02
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.40
- Downtown Toronto Walking Tour: $4.40
- Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour: $4.44
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.70
- Discover Toronto's Waterfront with a Smartphone Trivia Tour!: $8.12
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $8.37
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Toronto by 3Quest Challenge: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEugene -Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $21
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Illuminarium Toronto in the Distillery District: $26
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $29
- 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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eugene and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Eugene much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Eugene would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Eugene 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 Eugene.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Eugene Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eugene or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Eugene. When comparing the sizes of Eugene 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 Eugene or Toronto?
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 Eugene or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Eugene as well as Toronto. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Toronto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Eugene is generally around the same temperature as Toronto. Daily temperatures in Eugene average around 68°F (20°C), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Eugene usually gets less rain in July than Toronto. Eugene gets 0.3 inches (8 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEugene 68°F (20°C)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Eugene or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Eugene are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
Eugene is a little warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Eugene averages around 55°F (13°C) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite rainy in Eugene. In October, Eugene usually receives more rain than Toronto. Eugene gets 4.3 inches (109 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEugene 55°F (13°C)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Eugene or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Eugene during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Toronto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Toronto. In the winter, Eugene is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Eugene in January average around 41°F (5°C), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Eugene. Eugene usually gets more rain in January than Toronto. Eugene gets 7.1 inches (181 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEugene 41°F (5°C)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Eugene or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Eugene and Toronto. Furthermore, many visitors come to Toronto in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Eugene is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Eugene average around 51°F (11°C), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In April, Eugene usually receives less rain than Toronto. Eugene gets 2.2 inches (57 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEugene 51°F (11°C)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Eugene
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 41°F (5°C) | 7.1 inches (181 mm) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 inches (133 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 inches (118 mm) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 inches (57 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2 inches (50 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 inches (34 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 inches (8 mm) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 inches (11 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 inches (28 mm) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 inches (109 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 42°F (5°C) | 6.3 inches (161 mm) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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.