Which place is cheaper, Prince Edward Island or Texas?
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 Texas or Prince Edward Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Texas and Prince Edward Island. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Texas or Prince Edward Island?
Texas
Texas is the second largest and second most populated state in the United States. It measures 267,000 square miles in size and exploring even a large section of the state takes longer than you might expect. The size and distinctive culture of the area brings much pride to the state's natives. The state was briefly its own country for ten years, starting in 1836 after the residents rebelled as a territory of first Spain and then Mexico. It then joined the United States in 1845. The state maintains its independent personality and many Texans proudly display the state flag near their home or car.
Prince Edward Island
Known as simply "PEI" or "the island," Prince Edward Island is full of spectacularly red sandy beaches and dunes. The high levels of iron in the soil of this Canadian destination give the shores their rusty, prominent color. As the locals so cleverly out it, "there are no white dogs in PEI."
Prince Edward Island is Canada's only island province, and is also the setting to Lucy Montgomery's classic novel Anne of Green Gables.
As an island, this area isn't always easily accessible by car. To drive to Prince Edward Island, you'll have to use the iconic Confederation Bridge that crosses the Northumberland Strait between New Brunswick and PEI. This short, ten-minute drive can be a fun event on its own – complete with scenic viewing stations on the New Brunswick side. There is a hefty toll to pay when returning to the mainland. There are several express shuttles or car ferries available, as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Photography Tours in United States of America, The Best Camping Tours in United States of America, The Best 2-Week Tours from Toronto, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTexas $228Prince Edward Island $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Texas is $228, while the average daily cost in Prince Edward Island is $170. 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 Texas and Prince Edward Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTexas $81Prince Edward Island $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTexas $162Prince Edward Island $168
Compare Hotels in Texas and Prince Edward Island
Looking for a hotel in Texas or Prince Edward Island? 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.Texas $49Prince Edward Island $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Texas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Texas:
- Houston George Bush Airport (IAH) to Galveston Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $221
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Port of Galveston - Arrival Private Transfer: $156
- Allen or Plano to Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- Arrival Private Transfer Dallas Airport DAL to Dowtown Dallas by Luxury Vehicle: $83
- Arrival Private Transfer: George Bush Airport IAH to Houston in Business Car: $118
- Arrival Private Transfer: George Bush Airport IAH to Houston in Luxury SUV: $119
- Austin City to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) - Departure Private Transfer: $121
- Austin Texas Airport Transfer Premium Black SUV: $189
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Austin City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $241
- Dallas Airport (DAL) to Dallas - Arrival Private Transfer: $90
- Dallas Airport (DFW) to Dallas - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Dallas Airport (DFW) to Plano / Allen - Arrival Private Transfer: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Texas or Prince Edward Island?
Prices for flights to both Prince Edward Island and Texas 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 dayTexas $71Prince Edward Island $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Texas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Texas.
- Billy Bob's Texas Honky Tonk Dinner and Photo Package: $51
- Pizza & Pours: Tasting & Lunch at Flat Creek Estate: $55
- Organ Mountains Sunset Dinner Trip: $64
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Tap Room in Austin: $75
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in Austin: $75
- Sushi Making Cooking Class in a Sake Bar in Austin: $75
- The Haunted Dinner Tour: $80
- The Heights Food Tour in Houston: $80
- Downtown Houston Food Tour: $80
- Austin Street Art and Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $85
- Houston Downtown Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Tradition & Fusion: $85
- San Antonio Centre Food Tour of 6 Tastings with Tacos & Ice Cream: $95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prince Edward Island
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prince Edward Island.
- Charlottetown Small Group Harbor Walking Food Tour : $73
- Sunset Dinner Cruise on North America's LARGEST Solar Boat! (6PM): $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Texas $23Prince Edward Island $33
Tours and Activities in Texas
Here are a few actual costs in Texas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Houston Rockets Basketball Game Ticket at Toyota Center: $5.38
- The Stockyards Haunted Self Guided Audio App Walking Tour: $6.50
- The Wicked Glitch of Oz: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure in Houston: $7.16
- Fort Worth Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Adventure: $7.68
- Austin Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $7.77
- Houston Self-Guided Audio Tour : $9.00
- Galveston Luggage Storage Close to Cruise Terminal: $9.53
- Haunted Private App Guided Ghost Walking Tour in Waco: $9.75
- Austin's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Audio App Walking Tour : $9.75
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fort Worth by Wacky Walks: $10
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Waco by Wacky Walks: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Fort Worth by 3Quest Challenge: $10
Tours and Activities in Prince Edward Island
Here are a few actual costs in Prince Edward Island for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Charlottetown Audio Walking Tour : $9.56
- Self Guided Charlottetown Tour with a Sixth-Generation Islander: $9.99
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Charlottetown PE: $11
- Downtown Charlottetown: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Self Guided Audio Driving Tour of the North Shore of PEI: $13
- Charlottetown Walking Tour: $20
- Historic Walking Tour of Charlottetown: $21
- Pony Express City Tour: $24
- Horse Drawn Historical Guided Tour: $37
- Charlottetown Small Group Walking Tour With Province House: $43
- 1.5hr Harbour Experience on North America's LARGEST solar boat!: $58
- Charlottetown waterfront SOLAR PartyBike food & drink experience!: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTexas $19Prince Edward Island $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Texas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Texas:
- Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting : $10
- Epic San Antonio Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
- Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Sixth Street Spree Austin Bar Crawl: $12
- Corpus Christi Bar Crawl: $15
- Houston Hustle Bar Crawl: $15
- San Antonio Texas Bar Crawl: Drinks Up in San Antonio!: $15
- Sip & Savor: Wine Tasting at Flat Creek Estate: $22
- River City: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Haunted Pub Crawl & Scandalous Red Light Tour in Galveston: $29
- Galveston's Best Pub Crawl and Historical Tour near The Strand: $29
- Texas’ Oldest Haunted Pub Crawl Shared Walking Tour: $30
- Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
Sample the Local Flavors in Prince Edward Island
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Prince Edward Island:
- Charlottetown Bar Crawl Birthplace of Confederation: $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Texas and Prince Edward Island, we can see that Texas is more expensive. And not only is Prince Edward Island much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Prince Edward Island would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prince Edward Island 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 Texas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Texas than you might in Prince Edward Island.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Texas Expensive? and Is Prince Edward Island Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Texas or Prince Edward Island?
Texas has a larger population, and is about 160 times larger than the population of Prince Edward Island. When comparing the sizes of Texas and Prince Edward Island, 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.