Which place is cheaper, Texas 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 Texas?
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 Texas. 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 Texas?
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.
Texas
Texas is the second largest and second most populated state in the United States. It measures 267,000 square miles in size and exploring even a large section of the state takes longer than you might expect. The size and distinctive culture of the area brings much pride to the state's natives. The state was briefly its own country for ten years, starting in 1836 after the residents rebelled as a territory of first Spain and then Mexico. It then joined the United States in 1845. The state maintains its independent personality and many Texans proudly display the state flag near their home or car.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorida $296Texas $228
The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $296, while the average daily cost in Texas is $228. 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 Texas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorida $135Texas $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorida $270Texas $162
Compare Hotels in Florida and Texas
Looking for a hotel in Florida or Texas? 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 $46Texas $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florida
Also for Florida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport to Port Canaveral Suv Transfer up to 6 pax One Way: $187
- Cape Canaveral Private Transfer to MCO Orlando Airport : $80
- Disney Hotels Private Van Transfer to/from Orlando Intl Airport : $55
- Jacksonville Airport to Casa Monica Resort and Spa Transfer: $189
- Miami Airport Executive Transfer Service: $190
- Private Delray Beach Transfer and Fort Lauderdale Airport: $84
- 14 Pax Van Port Transfer TO or FROM Orlando International Airport: $245
- Arrival Private Transfer Port Canaveral to Orlando by Bus or Limo: $292
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Fort Lauderdale in Business Car: $107
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Fort Lauderdale in Luxury SUV: $119
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Hollywood Beach in Business Car : $78
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport FLL to Hollywood Beach in Luxury SUV: $113
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Texas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Texas:
- El Paso Airport (ELP) to Truth or Consequences Arrival Transfer: $293
- Privat Transfer from Houston Airport (HOU) to Port of Galveston: $246
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Austin City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $242
- Private Transfer from George Bush Airport(IAH) to Galveston Port : $222
- SUV Airport Transfer in Houston: $200
- Dallas Airport (DAL) to Dallas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $180
- Sedan Airport Transfer in Houston: $165
- Plano/Allen to Dallas Airport (DFW) - Departure Private Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer from Houston Airport (HOU) to Galveston Port : $156
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Port of Galveston - Arrival Private Transfer: $156
- San Antonio Airport (SAT) to San Antonio - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $146
- Private Transfer from Dallas Airport DFW to Dallas in Luxury SUV: $138
Is it cheaper to fly into Florida or Texas?
Prices for flights to both Texas 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 $104Texas $71
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 Texas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Texas.
- Downtown Dallas Walking Food Tour History and Cocktail Package : $25
- Billy Bob's Texas Honky Tonk Dinner and Photo Package: $51
- Pizza & Pours: Tasting & Lunch at Flat Creek Estate: $55
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Tap Room in Austin: $75
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in Austin: $75
- Asian Dumplings Cooking Class in San Antonio: $75
- The Haunted Dinner Tour: $80
- Downtown Houston Food Tour: $80
- The Heights Food Tour in Houston: $80
- Houston Downtown Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Tradition & Fusion: $85
- Discover Downtown Dallas Food Tour with Food Tours of America: $95
- San Antonio Centre Food Tour of 6 Tastings with Tacos & Ice Cream: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florida $62Texas $23
Tours and Activities in Florida
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florida.
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- Pensacola's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided App Walking Tour: $7.75
- Wynwood Art Walk Self-Guided Tour of Murals & Creativity: $7.99
- Historic Ybor City Self Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- St Augustine Haunted History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Hemingway's Key West Self Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.00
- 20 Minutes Chocolate & Candy Factory Tour in Jacksonville: $8.00
- Key West Pirate Exploration Game and Tour: $8.99
- Historic St Augustine Audio Self Guided App GPS Tour: $9.75
- Key West Smartphone guided Ghost Walking Tour App/GPS/EMF Reader: $9.75
- Ybor City Immigrant influence Smart Phone guided App (GPS) walking tour: $9.75
- Florida Key West Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $9.99
Tours and Activities in Texas
Here are a few actual costs in Texas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Dallas Night Sightseeing E-Scooter Tour: $60
- Austin's Best Speakeasies 3-Hour Guided Tour: $50
- Best of Houston and Galveston Tour 7 Hours Small Group: $120
- Fort Worth Historical Tour from Dallas: $86
- H- Town 3rd Ward Tour with 15ft Party Truck : $46
- Houston: Driving Tour & NASA Space Center Ticket/Transport: $95
- 1 Hour Private Christmas Lights Tour in Houston : $39
- 1 Hour Private Electric Duffy Cruise on Lake Austin: $200
- 1-Hour JFK Assassination Walking Tour: $28
- 1-Hour JFK Assassination Walking Tour : $28
- 1.5-Hour Historical Jet Ski Experience in South Padre Island: $186
- 1/2-day San Antonio Alamo Legends Walk guided Small Group tour : $129
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorida $31Texas $19
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 Texas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Texas:
- Epic San Antonio Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
- Corpus Christi Bar Crawl: $15
- Houston Hustle Bar Crawl: $15
- San Antonio Texas Bar Crawl: Drinks Up in San Antonio!: $15
- Sip & Savor: Wine Tasting at Flat Creek Estate: $22
- Galveston's Best Pub Crawl and Historical Tour near The Strand: $29
- Haunted Pub Crawl & Scandalous Red Light Tour in Galveston: $29
- Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- River City: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $36
- 1-Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Dallas: $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florida and Texas, we can see that Florida is more expensive. And not only is Texas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Texas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Texas 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 Florida would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florida than you might in Texas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florida Expensive? and Is Texas Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Florida or Texas?
Texas has a larger population, and is about 29% larger than the population of Florida. When comparing the sizes of Florida and Texas, 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.