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

Should you visit Saint Croix or Vancouver?

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

Should I visit Saint Croix or Vancouver? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Saint Croix or Vancouver?

Saint Croix

Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.

The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.

This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.

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 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.


Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Saint Croix?

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

  • Saint Croix Prices
    USVI Prices
    Vancouver Prices
    Canada Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Saint Croix $277
    Vancouver $165

The average daily cost (per person) in Saint Croix is $277, 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 Saint Croix and Vancouver in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Saint Croix $149
    Vancouver $87
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Saint Croix $298
    Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Saint Croix and Vancouver

Looking for a hotel in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix


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: Saint Croix Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Saint Croix $35
    Vancouver $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:

  • Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
  • Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
  • Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
  • Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
  • St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
  • St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
  • Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
  • Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
  • St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84

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 Saint Croix or Vancouver?

Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Saint Croix 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
    Saint Croix $97
    Vancouver $54

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.

  • A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
  • A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
  • C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
  • Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145

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.
    Saint Croix $58
    Vancouver $36

Tours and Activities in Saint Croix

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:

  • Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
  • Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
  • Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
  • Horseback Riding Experience: $160
  • Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
  • Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
  • St Croix Island Tour: $118
  • St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
  • The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89

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
    Saint Croix $27
    Vancouver $16

Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix

Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35

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 Saint Croix and Vancouver, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands and Vancouver 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 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Saint Croix or Vancouver?

Vancouver has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Saint Croix or Vancouver in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Saint Croix as well as Vancouver. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Vancouver because of the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Saint Croix is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Saint Croix average around 29°C (83°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

Saint Croix usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Saint Croix gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Saint Croix 29°C (83°F) 
    Vancouver 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Saint Croix or Vancouver in the Autumn?

Both Vancouver and Saint Croix are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vancouver this time of year.

Saint Croix is much warmer than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Saint Croix averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. It's quite rainy in Saint Croix. In October, Saint Croix usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Saint Croix gets 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Saint Croix 28°C (82°F) 
    Vancouver 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Saint Croix or Vancouver in the Winter?

Both Vancouver and Saint Croix during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Vancouver for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Vancouver. In the winter, Saint Croix is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Saint Croix in January average around 26°C (78°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).

Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Saint Croix usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Saint Croix gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Saint Croix 26°C (78°F) 
    Vancouver 4°C (40°F)

Should I visit Saint Croix or Vancouver in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint Croix and Vancouver. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Vancouver in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In April, Saint Croix is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Saint Croix average around 27°C (80°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Saint Croix usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Saint Croix gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Saint Croix 27°C (80°F) 
    Vancouver 9°C (49°F)

Typical Weather for Vancouver and Saint Croix

Saint Croix Vancouver
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C (78°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 4°C (40°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Feb 26°C (78°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 6°C (42°F) 179 mm (7.1 in)
Mar 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 7°C (45°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Apr 27°C (80°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 9°C (49°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
May 28°C (82°F) 94 mm (3.7 in) 13°C (55°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Jun 28°C (83°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 16°C (60°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Jul 29°C (83°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Aug 29°C (84°F) 101 mm (4 in) 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 28°C (83°F) 127 mm (5 in) 15°C (59°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 28°C (82°F) 146 mm (5.7 in) 11°C (51°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 126 mm (4.9 in) 7°C (44°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Dec 26°C (80°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 4°C (40°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)