Which place is cheaper, Quebec or Ontario?
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 Ontario or Quebec?
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 Ontario and Quebec can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ontario or Quebec?
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.
Quebec
The culture and history of Europe is alive and well in North America. The largest province in Canada, Quebec, was a French colony from the time of Jacques Cartier in 1534 until 1760. Today, it is the only province in Canada where French is the official language. With the second largest population in the country, approximately 6.4 million, or 80% of the people speak French as their native language.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in Canada, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Ontario Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOntario $14,222Quebec $193
The average daily cost (per person) in Ontario is $14,222, while the average daily cost in Quebec is $193. 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 Ontario and Quebec in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOntario $7,722Quebec $111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOntario $
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Compare Hotels in Ontario and Quebec
Looking for a hotel in Ontario or Quebec? 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.Ontario $2,216Quebec $17
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec
Also for Quebec, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Quebec City Hotels to Saguenay Cruise Port: $262
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Quebec: $249
- 8 Passengers Transfer from or to Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal City Center : $222
- Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $212
- Québec Airport (YQB) to Le Terminal Quebec Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $209
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van: $186
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port to Quebec - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $149
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
- Private transfer from YQB (QUEBEC) Airport to downtown: $122
- Quebec Airport (YQB) to Downtown private transfer: $115
- Private Transfer from Quebec City to YQB airport: $111
- YQB Airport Transfer: $111
Is it cheaper to fly into Ontario or Quebec?
Prices for flights to both Quebec and Ontario 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 dayOntario $4,568Quebec $61
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: $65
- 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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec
For Quebec, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Quebecois Aperitif Food Tour in Quebec City: $61
- Beyond the Market Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $81
- Montreal Cooking Class - Learn to make Dim Sums: $84
- Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings: $89
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $89
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $115
- Jewish Neighborhood Food Tour: $129
- Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $129
- Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $129
- Montreal Cooking Class x Michelin-Trained Chef: $132
- Progressive Dinner on Grande-Allée and History Tour: $202
- Quebec City: Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ontario $1,547Quebec $23
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: $99
- 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
- 3hr Shared Sailing Adventure: $177
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
Tours and Activities in Quebec
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Quebec.
- Experience Montréal Axe Throwing Adventure: $29
- Magnificent Montmorency Falls E-Bike Tour: $166
- Private Québec City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour: $219
- The Ultimate Montreal Boat Tour – Fall Colors Apéro Edition : $23
- 1 Hour Downtown Montreal Tour: $24
- 1h-Relaxing day or sunset cruise in Montreal: $127
- 1hr Sunset Boat tour on the St Lawrence River Old Port Montreal: $23
- 4 Hour Scooter Rental in Quebec City Self Guided Urban Adventure: $95
- A Joyful Christmas: Private Walking Tour in Quebec: $983
- A Taste of History Walking Tour: $70
- APP Self-Guided Tours Quebec with Audioguide: $9.62
- AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise: $76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOntario $876Quebec $17
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec:
- Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $21
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $24
- Quebec City: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour: $50
- Quebec City: Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $94
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $96
- Quebec City: Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $107
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ontario and Quebec, we can see that Ontario is more expensive. And not only is Quebec much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Quebec would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quebec 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 Quebec.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ontario Expensive? and Is Quebec Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Ontario or Quebec?
Ontario has a larger population, and is about 66% larger than the population of Quebec. When comparing the sizes of Ontario and Quebec, 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.