Which place is cheaper, Ontario or Florida?
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 Florida or Ontario?
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 Florida and Ontario. 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: Florida or Ontario?
Florida
The state of Florida, known for sunshine, warm weather, beaches, and Disney World, has much to offer. Orlando and its world-famous parks such as Disney, Epcot, Universal Studios, MGM, Sea World, and more draw massive amounts of visitors every year, and for a good reason. Florida is more than just Disney, however, the state has many other attractions and cities worth visiting.
Ontario
Chances are when you think of Canada, the things that come to mind are all located in the province of Ontario. Ontario has the highest population of any province in the country, and is the heart of Canadian tourism. As the home of Toronto, Niagara Falls and Lake Superior, this area is a major tourist destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to United States of America, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas, The Best Camping Tours in Canada, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $296Ontario $14,222
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $296, while the average daily cost in Ontario is $14,222. 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 Florida and Ontario in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorida $135Ontario $7,722
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $270Ontario $
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Compare Hotels in Florida and Ontario
Looking for a hotel in Florida or Ontario? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florida $46Ontario $2,216
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florida
Also for Florida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Jacksonville Airport to Downtown Savannah Hotels: $300
- Private Transfer from The Villages to Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport: $297
- Private Transfer from Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport to The Villages: $297
- Transfer: Lake Buena Vista Hotels To/From Orlando Airport: $295
- Arrival Private Transfer Port Canaveral to Orlando by Bus or Limo: $292
- Bimini Day Cruise from Fort Lauderdale with Round-Trip Miami Transfer: $289
- Private Transfer from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Key Largo: $289
- Private Transfer from Orlando (MCO) Airport to Port Canaveral: $289
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Fort Lauderdale APT-HTL (FLL): $285
- Private Transfer from Orlando (MCO) Airport to Lakeland: $284
- Private Transfer from Leesburg to Orlando (MCO) Airport: $284
- Private Transfer from Lake Mary to Port Canaveral: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ontario
Also for Ontario, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $294
- Fixed Price :- Private Transfers Niagara falls Hotel OR Pearson Toronto Airport : $293
- Niagara Falls private transfers : $277
- Niagara Falls to Pearson Toronto Airport Private Transfer: $276
- Toronto Pearson Airport Private Transfer Service to Niagara Falls: $276
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $262
- Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Blue Mountains -Arrival Private Transfer: $252
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $229
- Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer: $218
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Luxury SUV: $215
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto (YYZ) Airport: $210
- Private Transfer:Toronto Airport or Collingwood - Blue Mountain Resort One way: $201
Is it cheaper to fly into Florida or Ontario?
Prices for flights to both Ontario and Florida 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 dayFlorida $104Ontario $4,568
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florida
For Florida, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida: $43
- Palafox Palete Food Tour: $50
- Daytona Beach: Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show: $53
- Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach: $53
- Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal & Dinner Cruise: $64
- Little Havana Street Food Tour with Enthusiastic Guide: $69
- Orlando Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Experience: $75
- Taste of Little Havana Food Tour in Miami with Cuban Street Food: $75
- Mornings in the Market Food Tour: $75
- Fort Launderdale: Sushi Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in Orlando: $75
- Immersive Sushi Cooking Class in Fort Lauderdale: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ontario
For Ontario, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Toronto Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $65
- Downtown London Walking Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $66
- Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $71
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- Ottawa Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $77
- Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $78
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $80
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $81
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Dinner & Illumination Tower: $88
- European Evening Walking Food Tour in London, Ontario: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62Ontario $1,547
Tours and Activities in Florida
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florida.
- 1-Hour Virtual Reality Experience Skull & Books VR - Cocoa Beach: $45
- 2 HR Interactive Walking Ghost Tour in Downtown Orlando: $78
- 30 Minute- Ocean Drive Segway Tour: $42
- 90 minute Everglades Airboat Tour near Orlando Florida : $89
- Anna Maria Island - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour : $65
- Bayside Marketplace Miami Full Day Shopping Experience : $100
- Big Kahuna Sunset Dolphin Cruise Experience: $55
- Bioluminescence Kayak Tour Near Orlando: $80
- Clearwater Beach Yoga Experience : $35
- Discover Miami Beach with a Shared Golf Cart Tour: $55
- Dolphin Cruise in Destin FL : $37
- LED Bio Comb Jelly Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Tour!: $75
Tours and Activities in Ontario
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ontario.
- Casual Tour of Toronto by Land, Sky and Sea: $111
- Fireworks & Falls Glow Walking Tour Canada + Skylon Tower : $48
- 1 Day Canoeing Tour in Algonquin Park: $100
- 1 Day City Sightseeing Tour at Toronto City: $69
- 1 Hour Private Vineyard Dome Experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $44
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $296
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $25
- 1-hour Walking Tour of Kingston with a local historian: $22
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $240
- 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour: $58
- 3 Hour Algonquin Park Bicycle Tour (private - price is for 1 or 2 people): $260
- 3 Hour VIP Electric Canoe Photography Tour (private, price is for 2 people): $240
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31Ontario $876
Sample the Local Flavors in Florida
Also in Florida, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tampa Bar Hunt: Tampa Takeover Bar Crawl: $12
- Key West Bar Crawl: $15
- Fort Lauderdale Bar Crawl: $15
- Tallahassee Bar Crawl: $15
- Naples Bar Crawl Experience: $15
- Miami Florida Bar Crawl: $15
- Walking Ghost Tour Pub Crawl - Boos with Booze : $20
- Walking Pub Tour : $21
- The Tour and Wine Tasting Experience at Aspirations Winery: $25
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $27
- Miami Bar Crawl: $29
- Pub Crawl Miami: $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Ontario
Also in Ontario, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Summer Sips - Private Outdoor Wine Tasting Experience: $22
- Niagara's Decadent Sparkling and Icewine Tasting: $23
- Black Glass Wine Tasting: $23
- Illuminarium Toronto in the Distillery District: $26
- 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
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $54
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Included Transportation : $59
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $59
- Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto with Wine Tasting: $73
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and Ontario, we can see that Ontario is more expensive. And not only is Florida much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Florida would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Florida 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 Ontario would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ontario than you might in Florida.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florida Expensive? and Is Ontario Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Florida or Ontario?
Florida has a larger population, and is about 37% larger than the population of Ontario. When comparing the sizes of Florida and Ontario, 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.