Which place is cheaper, Edmonton or Grand Cayman?
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 Grand Cayman or Edmonton?
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 Grand Cayman and Edmonton. 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: Grand Cayman or Edmonton?
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
Edmonton
The capital of Alberta, Canada, Edmonton has a population of just over one million people in its metropolitan area. It is also North America's northernmost city of this large size. It's a beautiful place to visit because of the North Saskatchewan River Valley which has over one hundred kilometers of hiking trails, wildlife spotting, and overlooks. The valley has a string of parks which are wonderful to visit. In addition to the beautiful outdoor setting and activities, Edmonton also offers the largest shopping mall in North America, West Edmonton Mall. It's also a city with a lot of culture including a lively theater scene, many different festivals, and no shortage of sporting events that you could attend.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Canada, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Canada.
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Grand Cayman Prices
Cayman Islands PricesEdmonton Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrand Cayman $242Edmonton $191
The average daily cost (per person) in Grand Cayman is $242, while the average daily cost in Edmonton is $191. 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 Grand Cayman and Edmonton in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrand Cayman $149Edmonton $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrand Cayman $298Edmonton $202
Compare Hotels in Grand Cayman and Edmonton
Looking for a hotel in Grand Cayman or Edmonton? 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: Grand Cayman Hotel Prices and Edmonton Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grand Cayman $31Edmonton $79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $103
- Private Transfer from Airport to morritts: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edmonton
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Edmonton:
- Private Transfer from Edmonton to Edmonton Airport (YEG): $120
- Private Transfer from Edmonton Airport (YEG) to Edmonton Hotels: $120
- Edmonton to Edmonton Airport (YEG) - Departure Private Transfer: $120
- Edmonton Airport (YEG) to Edmonton - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $241
- Edmonton Airport (YEG) to Edmonton - Arrival Private Transfer: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Grand Cayman or Edmonton?
Prices for flights to both Edmonton and Grand Cayman 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 dayGrand Cayman $67Edmonton $27
Typical Food Prices in Edmonton
Some typical examples of dining costs in Edmonton are as follows:
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Snacks$7.26
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grand Cayman $41Edmonton $91
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- CaymanVisitor Hide & Seek GeoTour Self-Drive Tour: $13
- Diamonds and Cocktails a Shopping Experience in Grand Cayman: $25
- 2 Stop Reef Snorkel and Glass Bottom Boat Adventure: $35
- Grand Cayman Hop On Hop Off Island Adventure: $40
- Stingray City and Snorkeling Tour Starfish Point Adventure: $53
- Stingray City, Snorkeling, & StarFish Adventure: $55
- Stingray City and Starfish Experience with Coral Reef Snorkeling: $55
- Stingray City Catamaran Sunset Tour: $59
- West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit: $65
- 3 Stop Boat Tour Stingray City Coral Gardens and Starfish Point: $65
- Stingray City Sandbar Experience: $65
- StingrayCity ,Coral Garden & Starfish Tour. : $69
Tours and Activities in Edmonton
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Edmonton are as follows:
- 1-Hour Edmonton River Valley Segway Tour: $44
- Edmonton City Highlights 2 Hour E-Scooter Tour: $93
- Edmonton City Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour, E-Bike Upgrade Avail.: $99
- Edmonton City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $4.00
- Edmonton Food Bike Tour: $146
- Edmonton Food Walk Tour: $102
- Edmonton Oilers Ice Hockey Game Ticket at Rogers Place: $54
- Edmonton River Valley 60-Minute Segway Adventure: $44
- Edmonton River Valley 90-Minute Segway Adventure: $62
- Edmonton Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- 3-Hour City Highlights Walking Tour With Guide: $4.02
- City Bike Tour, Highlights and River Valley: $77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrand Cayman $13Edmonton -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer$4.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
- Cayman Art and Wine Tour: $150
Sample the Local Flavors in Edmonton
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Edmonton:
- Edmonton Brewery Tour (10 person minimum group): $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand Cayman and Edmonton, we can see that Grand Cayman is more expensive. And not only is Edmonton much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands and Edmonton 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 Edmonton would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Edmonton 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman than you might in Edmonton.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grand Cayman Expensive? and Is Edmonton Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Grand Cayman or Edmonton?
Edmonton has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Grand Cayman and Edmonton, 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.