Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or San Fernando?
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 San Fernando or Niagara Falls?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between San Fernando or Niagara Falls, 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: San Fernando or Niagara Falls?
San Fernando
As the industrial capital of Trinidad & Tobago, San Fernando is an oil city which attracts more business visitors than tourists. While it is primarily focused on industry, the city has a certain charm with its old buildings and sloping streets that frame pretty views of the sea. It is the big city of Trinidad's southern half with plenty to offer in nightlife, especially during Carnival.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySan Fernando $188Niagara Falls $149
The average daily cost (per person) in San Fernando is $188, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $149. 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 San Fernando and Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSan Fernando $74Niagara Falls $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSan Fernando $148Niagara Falls $152
Compare Hotels in San Fernando and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in San Fernando or Niagara Falls? 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: Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.San Fernando $50Niagara Falls $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Niagara Falls South Airport Private Transfer to Pearson: $1,851
- Niagara Falls South Airport Private Transfer to Hamilton: $360
- Fixed Price :- Private Transfers Niagara falls Hotel OR Pearson Toronto Airport : $293
- Niagara Falls to Pearson Toronto Airport Private Transfer: $276
- Round-Trip Private-Safe Transfer Between Buffalo Airport & Niagara Falls Canada: $257
- ROUNDTRIP Ground Transfer Buffalo Niagara Int Airport (BUF)-Niagara Falls Canada: $202
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $179
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto, Canada (Downtown): $177
- Private Arrival Transfer: Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls, New York: $138
- Private-Safe Transfer from Niagara Falls, Canada to Buffalo Intl, Airport (BUF): $110
- Private Transfer from Buffalo Intl, Airport (BUF) to Niagara Falls Canada: $110
- Transfer Niagara-on-the-Lake,Canada to Buffalo Niagara Int Airport (BUF): $106
Is it cheaper to fly into San Fernando or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls and San Fernando 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 daySan Fernando $83Niagara Falls $53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Niagara Falls
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
- The Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Food Tour: $105
- Guided Night Tour w/ Dinner & Hotel Transfer: $139
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner: $162
- Sunset Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Dinner: $177
- Night Tour w/ 3 Course Dinner & Light Show: $193
- Night Tour with Fireworks Boat Ride & Dinner: $197
- Night on Niagara Walking Tour with Fireworks Cruise + Dinner: $197
- Niagara Falls USA Night, Lights & Dinner : $199
- Niagara Falls Canada: Premium Night Tour with Boat & Dinner: $215
- Niagara Falls Premium Night Tour: Fireworks Boat Cruise & Dinner: $242
- Day & Night Tour with Boat Ride and Dinner: $279
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Private Wine and Dinner Tour in Private SUV: $287
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.San Fernando $28Niagara Falls $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Maid of the Mist$37
Tours and Activities in Niagara Falls
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
- Fireworks & Falls Glow Walking Tour Canada + Skylon Tower : $48
- Historic Walking Private Tour at Niagara Falls: $35
- Private Custom Niagara Falls, Canada Winery Tour from Buffalo,NY: $293
- "Niagara Virtual" Parasailing Adventure in VR!: $26
- 1 Hour Private Vineyard Dome Experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $44
- 3-Hour 30-Minute Private Guided Tour in Niagara Falls: $145
- 4 hr Summer Fun Tour - Niagara Falls Canada: $142
- 4-Hour Niagara Falls Boat Tour w/ Maple & Chocolate Tastings: $80
- Afternoon Wine, Beer & Charcuterie Tour: $132
- All American Tour : $99
- All Attractions Niagara Falls American Tour with Boat Much More: $120
- All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySan Fernando $22Niagara Falls $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Niagara Falls
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Summer Sips - Private Outdoor Wine Tasting Experience: $22
- Black Glass Wine Tasting: $23
- Niagara's Decadent Sparkling and Icewine Tasting: $23
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Included Transportation : $59
- Public Niagara Wine Tour with Transportation: $61
- Half-Day Niagara Micro Brewery Tour: $111
- Half Day Wine & Cheese Tour - Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour: $118
- Beer and Wine Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $119
- Niagara Craft Brewery Tour Niagara Falls: $122
- Vine and Dine Bicycle Wine Tour with Lunch : $125
- Vintage Wine Tour In Niagara County USA: $139
- Relaxing three courses Lunch & Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between San Fernando and Niagara Falls, we can see that San Fernando is more expensive. And not only is Niagara Falls much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since San Fernando is in Caribbean Islands and Niagara Falls is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Niagara Falls would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Niagara Falls 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 San Fernando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Fernando than you might in Niagara Falls.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is San Fernando Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, San Fernando or Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a larger population, and is about 45% larger than the population of San Fernando. When comparing the sizes of San Fernando and Niagara Falls, 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.
When is the best time to visit San Fernando or Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but San Fernando experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit San Fernando or Niagara Falls in the Summer?
Both Niagara Falls and San Fernando during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to San Fernando because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Niagara Falls for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
San Fernando is a little warmer than Niagara Falls in the summer. The daily temperature in San Fernando averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Niagara Falls, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in San Fernando. In the summer, San Fernando often gets less sunshine than Niagara Falls. San Fernando gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 306 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in San Fernando. San Fernando usually gets more rain in July than Niagara Falls. San Fernando gets 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySan Fernando 27°C (81°F)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit San Fernando or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both San Fernando and Niagara Falls. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Fernando year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Niagara Falls because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, San Fernando is much warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the autumn temperatures in San Fernando in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Niagara Falls averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In San Fernando, it's very sunny this time of the year. San Fernando usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during autumn. San Fernando gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 148 hours of full sun in the autumn.
San Fernando gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, San Fernando usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. San Fernando gets 199 mm (7.8 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSan Fernando 27°C (81°F)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit San Fernando or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to San Fernando as well as Niagara Falls. San Fernando attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Niagara Falls this time of year.
It's quite cold in Niagara Falls in the winter. In January, San Fernando is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in San Fernando average around 26°C (78°F), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around -4°C (26°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Fernando this time of the year. In the winter, San Fernando often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. San Fernando gets 241 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 89 hours of full sun.
San Fernando usually gets more rain in January than Niagara Falls. San Fernando gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySan Fernando 26°C (78°F)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit San Fernando or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
Both Niagara Falls and San Fernando are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Fernando throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Niagara Falls for the natural beauty.
San Fernando is much warmer than Niagara Falls in the spring. The daily temperature in San Fernando averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Niagara Falls. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Fernando. San Fernando usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during spring. San Fernando gets 238 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 203 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, San Fernando usually receives less rain than Niagara Falls. San Fernando gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSan Fernando 27°C (81°F)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and San Fernando
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 252 mm (9.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 225 mm (8.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 203 mm (8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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