Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Adelaide?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Adelaide or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Adelaide and Vancouver can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Adelaide or Vancouver?
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
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 G Adventures Tours to Australia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney, The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAdelaide $111Vancouver $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Adelaide is $111, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $142. 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 Adelaide and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAdelaide $66Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAdelaide $132Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Adelaide 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Adelaide $19Vancouver $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Full-Day Private City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $496
- Adelaide Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Adelaide city: $254
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide Port: $254
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $246
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide hotels: $220
- ADL Airport Private Transfer to Downtown: $119
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $109
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $106
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $92
- Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $76
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $66
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Business Car: $62
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.40
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.78
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yvr Airport to Whistler and Whistler to Yvr Airport transfers: $111
- White Rock to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Seaplane Transfer between Vancouver and Tofino: $248
- Seaplane Transfer between Vancouver & Nanaimo: $108
- Private Transfer from YVR Airport To Whistler: $511
- City Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $61
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $258
- Vancouver to Victoria: Ferry with Bus Transfer: $73
- Vancouver to Victoria, Coach Bus Transfer: $74
- Vancouver to Victoria - Vancouver Hotel Pickup - Coach Bus Transfer: $83
- Vancouver to Victoria - Vancouver Cruise Terminal Pickup - Coach Bus Transfer: $87
- Vancouver hotels to Canada Place Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Adelaide 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 dayAdelaide $31Vancouver $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $23
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $79
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $129
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $192
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $230
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$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $84
- The Gastown Experience Walking Food Tour: $94
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $100
- Vancouver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $100
- North Vancouver Shipyards Food Tour: $108
- Vancouver Authentic Chinese Food Tour: $134
- VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour: $138
- Authentic Asian Eats Walking Food Tour: $142
- 3-Hour Bowen Island Boat Cruise with Dinner: $153
- Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet: $153
- Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise: $157
- Granville Island Uncorked Walking Food Tour: $161
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Adelaide $14Vancouver $36
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2h Wine Experience, Vineyard walk, 6 wines, charcuterie board: $59
- 3-Day Yorkes Peninsula Coastal Wilderness Tour from Adelaide: $1,649
- 5-Day Flinders Ranges & Outback Eco Tour from Adelaide: $1,980
- 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $58
- A Taste of Rundle Mall Walking Tour: $48
- Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide: $98
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $122
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $46
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $53
- Adelaide City to Sea Bike Tour: $111
- Adelaide Gaol Adults Ghost Tour & Investigation: $28
- Adelaide Hills Day Tour. Winery Cellar Doors: $165
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Guided Bike /E-bike Tour in Whistler From Vancouver: $219
- Sunshine Coast Escape (Around Vancouver) Small Group Tour: $145
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $102
- 2 Days Leavenworth Christmastown Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng): $192
- 2-in-1 Vancouver city Tour: $234
- 3-Day Vancouver City Tour Package With Whistler & Victoria: $2,413
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $456
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $583
- 4-Hour Private Tour of Vancouver's Gardens: $334
- 5 Days in Vancouver Multiactivity Adventure Tour: $2,413
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $710
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $837
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAdelaide $23Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $43
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $52
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $52
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $79
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $79
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $112
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $112
- The Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $112
- Barossa Small Group Wine Tours - Local Guide: $131
- Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $131
- Adelaide Hills Full Day Wine Tour: $131
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl ROUTE B: $18
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $22
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl: $26
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with a light Lunch from Vancouver: $134
- Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $134
- From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $138
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $139
- Taste of the Valley Wine Tour: $148
- Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $165
- Fraser Valley & White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour: $166
- Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting : $167
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adelaide and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver is more expensive. And not only is Adelaide much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Adelaide is in Pacific 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 Adelaide would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Adelaide 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver than you might in Adelaide.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Adelaide Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 71% larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Adelaide 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 Adelaide or Vancouver?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Adelaide is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Vancouver has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Adelaide or Vancouver in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Adelaide and Vancouver. The beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year.
Adelaide is a little warmer than Vancouver in the summer. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 22°C (72°F) in January, and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vancouver this time of the year. In Adelaide, it's very sunny this time of the year. Adelaide usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during summer. Adelaide gets 330 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Adelaide usually receives less rain than Vancouverin July. Adelaide gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAdelaide 22°C (72°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Adelaide as well as Vancouver. Many travelers come to Adelaide for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Adelaide is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Adelaide in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Vancouver averages at about 11°C (51°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Adelaide this time of the year. In the autumn, Adelaide often gets more sunshine than Vancouverin October. Adelaide gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Adelaide usually gets less rain in April than Vancouverin October. Adelaide gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAdelaide 18°C (64°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Vancouver in the Winter?
Both Vancouver and Adelaide are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Adelaide in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vancouver can be very cold during winter. In July, Adelaide is generally much warmer than Vancouverin January. Daily temperatures in Adelaide average around 11°C (52°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Adelaide usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Adelaide gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In July, Adelaide usually receives less rain than Vancouverin January. Adelaide gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAdelaide 11°C (52°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Adelaide during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Adelaide for the beaches during these months.
Adelaide is much warmer than Vancouver in the spring. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Adelaide. In the spring, Adelaide often gets more sunshine than Vancouverin April. Adelaide gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun.
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Adelaide usually gets less rain in October than Vancouverin April. Adelaide gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAdelaide 16°C (61°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Adelaide
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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