Which place is cheaper, Alberta or Maine?
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 Maine or Alberta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Maine and Alberta can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Maine or Alberta?
Maine
The U.S. state of Maine is situated in the northeastern most region of the country. While it is known for its rugged rocky coastline and maritime history, the state also has a landscape of rolling mountains carpeted in thick pine forests, with many peaceful lakes popular with visitors seeking a close to nature kind of getaway. The capital city is Augusta, though the most populous is Portland, which has much to offer in sightseeing attractions and activities.
Alberta
If you ever wanted to visit a place where all the beauty of nature is centrally located, you will want to make a trip to Alberta, Canada. With part of the Canadian Rockies, the prairies and the wilderness of forests, Alberta has something for everyone. As the home to Canada's oil industry, this is also the richest province in the country.
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Maine Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMaine $241Alberta $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Maine is $241, while the average daily cost in Alberta is $132. 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 Maine and Alberta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMaine $107Alberta $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMaine $214Alberta $132
Compare Hotels in Maine and Alberta
Looking for a hotel in Maine or Alberta? 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.Maine $43Alberta $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maine
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maine:
- Private Transfer from Bangor Airport(BGR) to Rockland Cruise Port: $210
- Private Transfer from Bangor city hotels to Rockland Cruise Port: $210
- Private Transfer from Portland Cruise Port to Portland city: $75
- Private Transfer from Portland Port to Portland Jetport (PWM): $136
- Private Transfer from Portland city to Portland Cruise Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Rockland Cruise Port to Bangor Airport(BGR): $209
- Private Transfer from Rockland Cruise Port to Bangor City Hotels: $209
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alberta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alberta:
- Experience Private Airport Transfer in Calgary: $52
- Banff Lake Louise or Canmore and Calgary Private Shuttle Transfer: $61
- Calgary Airport to Banff and Beyond Transfer Service: $65
- Calgary Airport (YYC) to Calgary hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $101
- Private Transfer: Calgary Airport to Downtown: $110
- Private Transfer within Calgary from Airport or Hotels: $111
- Larch Valley/Moraine Lake Shuttle Transfer from Banff and Canmore: $118
- Departure Private Transfer: Calgary to Calgary Airport YYC in Business Car: $119
- Private Transfer from Edmonton to Edmonton Airport (YEG): $120
- Private Transfer from Edmonton Airport (YEG) to Edmonton Hotels: $120
- Edmonton to Edmonton Airport (YEG) - Departure Private Transfer: $120
- Edmonton Airport (YEG) to Edmonton - Arrival Private Transfer: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Maine or Alberta?
Prices for flights to both Alberta and Maine 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 dayMaine $85Alberta $47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alberta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alberta.
- Pasta Cooking Class at a Local Distillery in Calgary: $63
- Sushi Cooking Class at a Local Distillery in Calgary: $63
- Bites and Sites of Canmore Walking Food Tour: $78
- Sips & Sweets - Canadian Evening Food Tour: $85
- A Taste of Banff Food Tour: $106
- Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour: $119
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Maine $33Alberta $13
Tours and Activities in Maine
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Maine are as follows:
- Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine: $7.75
- Historical Walking Tour of Portland’s Old Port District: $7.99
- Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC: $9.50
- Acadia's Ocean Path Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $9.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Portland by Crazy Dash: $10
- Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $12
- Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide: $13
- Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $15
- Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour: $15
- Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Cape Cod Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
- Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
Tours and Activities in Alberta
Here are a few actual costs in Alberta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Edmonton City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $4.00
- Town of Banff Highlights 2 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based : $4.00
- Calgary City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based : $5.00
- Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.63
- Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary: $8.10
- Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour : $8.12
- The Sights of Banff: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $8.12
- The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $8.14
- Edmonton Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Banff Cave & Hot Springs Audio Walking Tour (Not a Ticket): $9.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Edmonton by Crazy Dash: $10
- Jasper National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMaine $23Alberta $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Maine
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Maine:
- Portland Old Port Wine Tasting Walking Tour: $99
Sample the Local Flavors in Alberta
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Alberta:
- Park Distillery Tour with Craft Spirits Tasting: $11
- Park Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting: $18
- Calgary Brewery Tour: $88
- Edmonton Brewery Tour (10 person minimum group): $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Maine and Alberta, we can see that Maine is more expensive. And not only is Alberta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Alberta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alberta 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 Maine would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Maine than you might in Alberta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Maine Expensive? and Is Alberta Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Maine or Alberta?
Alberta has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Maine. When comparing the sizes of Maine and Alberta, 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.