A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Pueblo vs. Vancouver for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pueblo or Vancouver?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pueblo or Vancouver, 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: Pueblo or Vancouver?

Pueblo

Pueblo is a surprisingly large community in the state of Colorado that has a population of more than 100,000. Many travelers pass through this area if they're heading into the mountain area from the southeast. It's sits along Interstate Highway 25 and is only forty five miles from Colorado Springs. There's a regional airport in the area as well. In town there is a bus service run by the City Of Pueblo Transit. Rides cost $1.00, but it is highly recommended that you have your own vehicle when visiting town.

Vancouver

Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America, The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.


Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Pueblo?

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

  • Pueblo Prices
    USA Prices
    Vancouver Prices
    Canada Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Pueblo $290
    Vancouver $165

The average daily cost (per person) in Pueblo is $290, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $165. 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 Pueblo and Vancouver in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pueblo $276
    Vancouver $87
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pueblo $552
    Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Pueblo and Vancouver

Looking for a hotel in Pueblo or Vancouver? 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 Pueblo


Hotels in Vancouver


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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: Pueblo Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pueblo -
    Vancouver $15

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:


  • SkyTrain from Airport
    $6.35
  • Taxi from Airport to Downtown
    $21
  • 15 min Taxi Ride
    $8.71
  • SkyTrain DayPass
    $6.53

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver

Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bus Transfer from/to Squamish: $26
  • Bus Transfer from/to Whistler: $26
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR): $32
  • Group Transfer to/from Vancouver International Airport (YVR): $33
  • Private Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $34
  • Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR): $34
  • Private Airport Transfer to/from YVR Airport: $45
  • Private Transfer from Vancouver Hotels to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $47
  • Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Vancouver hotels: $47
  • Vancouver hotel/address to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $61
  • City Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $63
  • Private Transfer - Canada Place Cruise Terminal: $72

Is it cheaper to fly into Pueblo or Vancouver?

Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Pueblo 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
    Pueblo $13
    Vancouver $54

Typical Food Prices in Vancouver

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:


  • All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch
    $8.79

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver

For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Vancouver Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $75
  • Mt Pleasant Food Tour from Vancouver: $81
  • A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $82
  • Vancouver Street Food Tour in Mount Pleasant Neighborhood: $92
  • Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $96
  • Food Tours Gastown & Downtown with 6+ tastings: $98
  • Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $98
  • Vancouver Local Taste Trail Food Tour: $100
  • Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $114
  • Granville Island Market VIP Walking Food Tour : $114
  • Private Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $132
  • Vancouver Chinatown Tour and Dumpling-Making Cooking Class : $135

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pueblo -
    Vancouver $36

Tours and Activities in Vancouver

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.

  • Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour: $3.58
  • Gratuity-Based Vancouver City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour: $4.00
  • Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.66
  • Stanley Park Self Guided Walking Tour: $5.27
  • Granville Island Lost LP Exploration Game and Tour: $6.59
  • Walking Tour Along Stanley Park's Seawall: $6.59
  • Bloedel Conservatory Admission Ticket: $6.93
  • Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.17
  • Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park: $7.32
  • Vancouver to Whistler Private Self Guided Audio Tour: $7.32
  • Vancouver Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Underground Comedy Club Entry Ticket: $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pueblo -
    Vancouver $16

Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:

  • Vancouver British Columbia Bar Crawl: $15
  • Gastown Pub Crawl: $22
  • Gastown Pub Crawl: $26
  • 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $86
  • Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $88
  • North Vancouver Elite Walking Brewery Tour: $95
  • Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $121
  • From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $129
  • Fraser Valley Wine Tour from Vancouver with a Light Lunch : $132
  • From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $135
  • Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Tastings: $161
  • Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $169


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pueblo and Vancouver, we can see that Pueblo is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vancouver would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vancouver 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 Pueblo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pueblo than you might in Vancouver.

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


Which is Bigger, Pueblo or Vancouver?

Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Pueblo. When comparing the sizes of Pueblo and Vancouver, 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.