Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Saint John's?
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 Saint John's or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Saint John's 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 John's or Vancouver?
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
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.
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Saint John's Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySaint John's $272Vancouver $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint John's is $272, 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 John's and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint John's $120Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint John's $240Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Saint John's and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Saint John's 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.
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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: Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint John's $17Vancouver $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Tour in Antigua & Barbuda: $200
- Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
- JTAT Private Transfers & Tours, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda: $160
- 3-Hours Eye-Opening Stingray City Antigua - Transfer R/T included: $133
- Private Transfer from Antigua & Barbuda V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to island: $123
- Antigua - VIP Fast Track On Arrival ONLY And Round Trip Transfer : $109
- Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer): $99
- Antigua V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to Island - Round-Trip Transfer : $93
- Private Antigua Airport Roundtrip Transfer to Hammock Cove: $90
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $84
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $77
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.35
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.71
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vancouver Cruise Ship to/from YVR Airport.Hotel Private Transfer: $221
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by SUV: $125
- Canada Cruise Port to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Private Transfer: $121
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver Arrival Private Transfer: $87
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $121
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by Minibus: $151
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to YVR Airport or Cruise Port- Business Car: $87
- Departure Private Transfer from Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by SUV: $103
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury Car: $179
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury SUV: $147
- Group Transfer to/from Vancouver International Airport (YVR): $33
- Private Airport Transfer from Vancouver Airport to Downtown Hotel: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint John's or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Saint John's 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 daySaint John's $117Vancouver $54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
- Nicole's Table - Cooking with Rum: $165
Typical Food Prices in Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
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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: $82
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $83
- 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: $99
- Vancouver Local Taste Trail Food Tour: $100
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $115
- Granville Island Market VIP Walking Food Tour : $115
- Hidden Vancouver Tour with Dinner: $118
- Private Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $132
- Vancouver Chinatown Tour and Dumpling-Making Cooking Class : $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint John's $103Vancouver $36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Island Flava Discovery Tour: $150
- 6-Hours Tour East Coast of Antigua: Stingray City, Lunch & Beach: $195
- Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour: $143
- Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation: $221
- Antigua Eco Island Tour (City, Country, Beach, & Heritage Sites): $199
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $110
- Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $180
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John's: $172
- Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour: $110
- Antigua VIP Tours - Private Platinum Tour: $170
- Antigua VIP Tours - Semi-Private Gold Tour: $135
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: $5.32
- Discover Stanley Park: A Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.65
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.17
- Spy Escape in Outdoor Puzzle Adventure: $7.20
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park: $7.39
- Ticket to Immersive Museum in Chinatown: $8.87
- Vancouver Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Underground Comedy Club Entry Ticket: $11
- Vancouver to Kamloops Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint John's $18Vancouver $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
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Neighbourhood Walking Tour: $65
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $86
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $89
- Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour: $92
- North Vancouver Elite Walking Brewery Tour: $95
- Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $122
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $129
- 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 John's and Vancouver, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John's 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 John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 John's Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Saint John's or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Saint John's 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.
When is the best time to visit Saint John's or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Saint John's or Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Saint John's during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Vancouver because of the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Saint John's is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Saint John's average around 27°C (81°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Vancouver, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Saint John's. In the summer, Saint John's often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Saint John's gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. Saint John's usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Saint John's gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySaint John's 27°C (81°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Saint John's or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint John's and Vancouver. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round. Furthermore, 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 John's is much warmer than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Saint John's averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. Saint John's usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during autumn. Saint John's gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Saint John's usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Saint John's gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSaint John's 27°C (80°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Saint John's or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Saint John's as well as Vancouver. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, 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 John's is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Saint John's in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In the winter, Saint John's often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Saint John's gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Saint John's usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Saint John's gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySaint John's 24°C (76°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Saint John's or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Saint John's are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Vancouver in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Saint John's is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Saint John's average around 26°C (78°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. Saint John's usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during spring. Saint John's gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. It's quite rainy in Saint John's. In April, Saint John's usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Saint John's gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSaint John's 26°C (78°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Saint John's
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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