Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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.
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Should you visit Round Pond or Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Round Pond or Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRound Pond $174Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Round Pond is $174, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $249. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRound Pond $70Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRound Pond $140Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Round Pond and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Round Pond or Toronto? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Round Pond $60Toronto $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $9.58
- Private Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $39
- Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $41
- Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotel & Air B&B Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Airport (YYZ): $43
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto: $43
- Transfer from Pearson Airport(YYZ) to Toronto City Center: $53
- Transfer from Toronto City Center to Pearson Airport(YYZ): $53
- Sedan Departure Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ: $59
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Richmond Hill Black Car Service: $60
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Mississauga City Black Car Service: $64
- Toronto Pearson Airport: Transfer to/from Niagara Falls: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Round Pond or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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
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Food Meals for one dayRound Pond $70Toronto $112
Typical Food Prices in Round Pond
Some typical examples of dining costs in Round Pond are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$28
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $46
- Great White North Food Tour: $54
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $61
- Toronto Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $65
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $66
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $71
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $72
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $80
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Round Pond $20Toronto $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.58
- Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based : $4.00
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $4.02
- Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour: $4.44
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.44
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.74
- Discover Toronto's Waterfront with a Smartphone Trivia Tour!: $8.12
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Toronto by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $11
- Toronto Audio Tour:Maple Delights in Toronto Audio Tour Adventure: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRound Pond $12Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Illuminarium Toronto in the Distillery District: $26
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- 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
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $44
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $53
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Round Pond and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Round Pond much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Round Pond would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Round Pond 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto than you might in Round Pond.
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 Toronto Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Round Pond or Toronto?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Round Pond or Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto and Round Pond during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Toronto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Round Pond is around the same temperature as Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Round Pond averages around 69°F (21°C) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Toronto, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Round Pond. In the summer, Round Pond often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Toronto. Round Pond gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Round Pond usually gets more rain in July than Toronto. Round Pond gets 3 inches (75 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRound Pond 69°F (21°C)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Round Pond or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Round Pond and Toronto. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Round Pond is around the same temperature as Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Round Pond in October average around 49°F (10°C), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Round Pond usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Round Pond gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Round Pond usually receives more rain than Toronto. Round Pond gets 3.8 inches (95 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRound Pond 49°F (10°C)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Round Pond or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Round Pond as well as Toronto. Also, most visitors come to Toronto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Toronto can be very cold during winter. Round Pond can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Round Pond is generally much colder than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Round Pond average around 20°F (-6°C), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
In the winter, Round Pond often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Round Pond gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Round Pond usually gets more rain in January than Toronto. Round Pond gets 3.7 inches (94 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRound Pond 20°F (-6°C)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Round Pond or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Round Pond are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Toronto because of the activities around the city.
Round Pond is around the same temperature as Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Round Pond averages around 44°F (6°C) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Round Pond. Round Pond usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during spring. Round Pond gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Round Pond. In April, Round Pond usually receives more rain than Toronto. Round Pond gets 4.1 inches (104 mm) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRound Pond 44°F (6°C)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Round Pond
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 inches (100 mm) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 inches (104 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 inches (93 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 69°F (21°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 inches (95 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 inches (132 mm) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.7 inches (120 mm) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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