A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Round Pond vs. Calgary for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Round Pond or Calgary?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Round Pond or Calgary, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Round Pond or Calgary?

Round Pond

Round Pond is a little village located in the town of Bristol, formerly known as Pemaquid. The area draws visitors for a closer to nature experience along Maine's rugged coastline. Bristol also houses the villages of New Harbor, Pemaquid, Bristol Mills, and Chamberlain, which all make up this popular fishing and resort area.

Calgary

Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and, located at the edge of the prairie and foothills, it is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. If you're headed to Banff or Jasper, this is likely to be your first stop. It's also Canada's fourth largest city and worth a few days visit. Calgary's economy is diverse, but includes energy, financial services, film and television, transportation, technology, manufacturing, and much more.

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Which place is cheaper, Calgary or Round Pond?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Round Pond Prices
    USA Prices
    Calgary Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Round Pond $174
    Calgary $177

The average daily cost (per person) in Round Pond is $174, while the average daily cost in Calgary is $177. 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 Round Pond and Calgary in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Round Pond $70
    Calgary $73
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Round Pond $140
    Calgary $146
Compare Hotels in Round Pond and Calgary

Looking for a hotel in Round Pond or Calgary? 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.

Hotels in Round Pond


Hotels in Calgary


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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: Calgary Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Round Pond $60
    Calgary $12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Calgary

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Calgary:

  • Calgary Airport Transfer to/from Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise: $45
  • Experience Private Airport Transfer in Calgary: $51
  • From Bus Transfer to Banff: $60
  • Banff Lake Louise or Canmore and Calgary Private Shuttle Transfer: $60
  • Private Transfers during Calgary Stampede: $72
  • Calgary Downtown Transfers: $86
  • Prvt. Transfer YYC Airport to WinSport Olympic Park: $86
  • Calgary Airport (YYC) to Calgary hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $100
  • Private Transfer: Calgary Airport to Downtown: $109
  • Private Transfer within Calgary from Airport or Hotels: $110
  • Departure Private Transfer: Calgary to Calgary Airport YYC in Business Car: $118
  • Banff: Private Transfer to Calgary Airport or Calgary: $126

Is it cheaper to fly into Round Pond or Calgary?

Prices for flights to both Calgary and Round Pond 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Round Pond $70
    Calgary $54
Typical Food Prices in Round Pond

Some typical examples of dining costs in Round Pond are as follows:


  • Lunch for Two
    $28

Typical Food Prices in Calgary

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Calgary:


  • Bread, Chips, Cheese
    $8.10

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Calgary

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Calgary.

  • Sushi Cooking Class at a Local Distillery in Calgary: $62
  • Pasta Cooking Class at a Local Distillery in Calgary: $62
  • Light Brunch & Food Tour at Calgary Farmers' Market WEST: $80
  • Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $127
  • Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $129

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Round Pond $20
    Calgary $15

Typical Entertainment Prices in Calgary

Here are a few typical costs in Calgary for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Stampede Admission (for 2)
    $22

Tours and Activities in Calgary

Here are a few actual costs in Calgary for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Tips-Based City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $4.02
  • Calgary City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based : $5.00
  • Sam Centre Calgary Stampede Museum Ticket: $7.18
  • Calgary Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
  • Discover Calgary with 3 Smartphone Audio Walking Tours: $15
  • Calgary Downtown: 2-Hour Introductory Walking Tour: $21
  • Calgary Flames Ice Hockey Game Ticket: $28
  • Heritage Park Historical Village Admission Ticket: $29
  • The Connaught Mural Tour of Calgary: $37
  • Victoria Park Mural Tour of Calgary: $37
  • Calgary Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt: $42
  • Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Half Day Tour: $44

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Round Pond $12
    Calgary $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Calgary

Also in Calgary, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Calgary Bar Crawl: Cruisin' Calgary: $12
  • Brewery Tours at Award Winning Venues: $82
  • Calgary Brewery Tour: $88


When comparing the travel costs between Round Pond and Calgary, we can see that Calgary is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in North America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Round Pond Expensive? and Is Calgary Expensive?.