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

Should you visit Saint John or Hope?

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 Saint John and Hope. 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: Saint John or Hope?

Saint John

With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.

This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.

Hope

Hope, located in British Columbia, Canada, is a small town in the far east of the Fraser Valley. It's at the cross section of several major highways making it a pass through point for many visitors to the area. Hope is also the location of the filming of the 1980's film Rambo: First Blood, a fact which many locals take much pride in.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Saint John or Hope?

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

Should I visit Saint John or Hope in the Summer?

Both Hope and Saint John during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Hope in the summer for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.

Saint John is much warmer than Hope in the summer. The daily temperature in Saint John averages around 29°C (83°F) in July, and Hope fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

Saint John usually gets more rain in July than Hope. Saint John gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Hope receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Hope in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint John and Hope. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round. Also, most visitors come to Hope for the hiking trails and the shopping scene during these months.

In the autumn, Saint John is much warmer than Hope. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Saint John in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Hope averages at about 10°C (51°F).

Hope receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Saint John gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Saint John usually receives around the same amount of rain as Hope. Saint John gets 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Hope receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Saint John or Hope in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Saint John as well as Hope. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Hope because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Hope can be very cold. In January, Saint John is generally much warmer than Hope. Daily temperatures in Saint John average around 26°C (78°F), and Hope fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).

It's quite rainy in Hope. Saint John usually gets less rain in January than Hope. Saint John gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Hope receives 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Hope in the Spring?

Both Hope and Saint John are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.

Saint John is much warmer than Hope in the spring. The daily temperature in Saint John averages around 27°C (80°F) in April, and Hope fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Hope. In April, Saint John usually receives less rain than Hope. Saint John gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Hope receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Hope and Saint John