A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Terre-de-Haut vs. Vancouver for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Vancouver?

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

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut 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: Terre-de-Haut or Vancouver?

Terre-de-Haut

Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) is a small archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islands here are best known for their tropical beauty, untouched beaches, and bayside villages. Only two of the nine are inhabited.

Terre-de-Haut of Les Saintes is the most popular island to visit. It is known for the Pain de Sucre, a small bay lined with coconut trees and an ideal location for snorkeling, in addition to white sandy beaches like the Plage de Pompierre. There is also a nineteenth-century fort which can be reached on foot for striking views of the surrounding area.

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 Terre-de-Haut?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Terre-de-Haut is €173, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is €140. 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 Terre-de-Haut and Vancouver in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Terre-de-Haut 68
    Vancouver 74
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Terre-de-Haut 136
    Vancouver 148
Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and Vancouver

Looking for a hotel in Terre-de-Haut 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 Terre-de-Haut


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: Terre-de-Haut Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Terre-de-Haut 44
    Vancouver 13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Terre-de-Haut

Also for Terre-de-Haut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Deshaies or Trois Riviers to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $96

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver

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


  • SkyTrain from Airport
    5.41
  • Taxi from Airport to Downtown
    18
  • 15 min Taxi Ride
    7.41
  • SkyTrain DayPass
    5.56

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver

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

  • YVR Airport Transfer to Fraser Valley: $618
  • Private Vancouver Airport (YVR) Transfer to Whistler: $600
  • Private Transfer from Whistler to Vancouver Airport YVR: $591
  • Private Transfer from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler: $560
  • Private Transfer to Whistler with Sightseeing: $538
  • Private Transfer to Whistler: $462
  • Vancouver International Airport to Whistler Private Transfer: $459
  • YVR Airport Transfer to Squamish: $411
  • Airport Transfer Service To Burnaby: $407
  • Private Transfer, Vancouver, BC to Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal, VIP SUV : $300
  • Private Transfer from Vancouver City to Vancouver (YVR) Airport: $297
  • Vancouver Airport YVR Round-Trip Private Transfer by Luxury SUV: $293

Is it cheaper to fly into Terre-de-Haut or Vancouver?

Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Terre-de-Haut 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
    Terre-de-Haut 78
    Vancouver 46

Typical Food Prices in Vancouver

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


  • All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch
    7.49

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Terre-de-Haut 20
    Vancouver 31

Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Terre-de-Haut.

  • Boat Tour with Lunch in the Water in Guadeloupe Lagoon : $149
  • Guadeloupe Bus Tour: $72
  • Guided Kayaking Tour of the Mitan Pond and its Mangrove: $42
  • Private French Caribbean Rum Tour with Tastings: $188
  • Private Shooting Tour Around Soufrière: $131
  • Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $118

Tours and Activities in Vancouver

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

  • 2 Hours Private Tour of City of Vancouver: $147
  • Cruise Ship Terminal to Vancouver Airport Private Transport: $150
  • Guided Bike /E-bike Tour in Whistler From Vancouver: $218
  • Half-day Hike and Bike Tour in Vancouver: $129
  • Spirit Of Vancouver Bike or Ebike Tour: $100
  • Vancouver 1-Day city tour: $98
  • Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver: $190
  • Whistler Discovery and Waterfalls Small Group Tour: : $196
  • 1 day Whistler Tour from Vancouver Experience (chn&eng): $88
  • 2 Hours Private Tour of Stanley Park Vancouver: $132
  • 3 Days of Adventure in Vancouver – Activities-Only Tour: $1,650
  • 3 Hours Private Tour of City of Vancouver: $221

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Terre-de-Haut 44
    Vancouver 13

Sample the Local Flavors in Terre-de-Haut

Also in Terre-de-Haut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère : $11

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



When is the best time to visit Terre-de-Haut or Vancouver?

Vancouver has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Terre-de-Haut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Vancouver in the Summer?

Both Vancouver and Terre-de-Haut are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Terre-de-Haut throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Vancouver because of the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Terre-de-Haut is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Terre-de-Haut average around 27°C (81°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

It's quite sunny in Vancouver. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Terre-de-Haut. Terre-de-Haut usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during summer. Terre-de-Haut gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.

It's quite rainy in Terre-de-Haut. In July, Terre-de-Haut usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Terre-de-Haut gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Terre-de-Haut 27°C (81°F) 
    Vancouver 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Vancouver in the Autumn?

Both Vancouver and Terre-de-Haut during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Terre-de-Haut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts 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.

Terre-de-Haut is much warmer than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

It's quite sunny in Terre-de-Haut. In the autumn, Terre-de-Haut often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Terre-de-Haut gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun.

Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Terre-de-Haut. Terre-de-Haut usually gets more rain in October than Vancouver. Terre-de-Haut gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Terre-de-Haut 27°C (80°F) 
    Vancouver 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Vancouver in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Terre-de-Haut and Vancouver. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Terre-de-Haut year-round. Also, 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, Terre-de-Haut is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).

In Terre-de-Haut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Terre-de-Haut usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Terre-de-Haut gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun in the winter.

Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Terre-de-Haut usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Terre-de-Haut gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Terre-de-Haut 24°C (76°F) 
    Vancouver 4°C (40°F)

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Vancouver in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Terre-de-Haut as well as Vancouver. Terre-de-Haut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Vancouver in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In April, Terre-de-Haut is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Terre-de-Haut average around 26°C (78°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Terre-de-Haut this time of the year. In the spring, Terre-de-Haut often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Terre-de-Haut gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Terre-de-Haut receives a lot of rain in the spring. Terre-de-Haut usually gets more rain in April than Vancouver. Terre-de-Haut gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Terre-de-Haut 26°C (78°F) 
    Vancouver 9°C (49°F)

Typical Weather for Vancouver and Terre-de-Haut

Terre-de-Haut Vancouver
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)