Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Atlanta?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Atlanta or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Atlanta or Vancouver, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Atlanta or Vancouver?
Atlanta
Atlanta is a city rich in history but modern in its development and industry. It has a population of just under 500,000 with more than five million people living in the metropolitan area. It is also the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States The city is rich in culture and was at the center of the civil rights movement. It is the capital of the state of Georgia, and was home to the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. It has the world's busiest airport and arguably some of the country's worst traffic, but the residents are recognized for their friendly and welcoming nature and the city is lush with green trees and wonderful parks.
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 Historical Tours in United States of America, The Best 10-Day Tours in United States of America, 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 dayAtlanta $173Vancouver $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Atlanta is $173, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $141. 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 Atlanta and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAtlanta $90Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAtlanta $180Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Atlanta and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Atlanta 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: Atlanta Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Atlanta $44Vancouver $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Atlanta
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Atlanta:
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MARTA Subway Ticket$4.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Atlanta
Also for Atlanta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL):Transfer to Atlanta: $278
- Arrival Private Transfer: Atlanta Airport ATL to Atlanta in Luxury Car: $259
- Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Atlanta - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $214
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Atlanta - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $194
- Roundtrip transfer in executive private car from Atlanta Airport to Alpharetta: $144
- Private Transfer: Atlanta to H. J. Airport ATL in Luxury SUV : $135
- Private Transfer: H. J. Airport ATL to Atlanta in Luxury SUV: $135
- RoundTrip Transfer in Executive Private Minivan from-to Airport-Atlanta Downtown: $133
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL in Luxury SUV: $133
- Private Transfer: Atlanta to H. J. Airport ATL in Luxury SUV/Van: $133
- Arrival Transfer: Atlanta Airport ATL to Atlanta in Luxury SUV: $133
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL by Luxury SUV: $127
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:
- Private Vancouver Airport (YVR) Transfer to Whistler: $611
- Private Transfer from Whistler to Vancouver Airport YVR: $602
- Private Transfer from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler: $570
- Private Transfer from YVR Airport To Whistler: $511
- Vancouver Airport(YVR): Transfer to Canada Place Cruise Port: $425
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $425
- Maximize Your Cruise Adventure: Vancouver Tour & Transfer: $292
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $283
- Private Transfer, Langley, BC to Vancouver International Airport-VIP Sedan: $280
- Vancouver Cruise Transfers/ City Sightseeing Tour Private: $277
- Private Transfer from Vancouver (YVR) Airport to Vancouver City: $270
- Private Transfer, Vancouver Intl. Airport to Vancouver, BC - VIP, SEDAN : $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Atlanta or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Atlanta 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 dayAtlanta $43Vancouver $31
Typical Food Prices in Atlanta
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Atlanta:
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Fast Food Lunch (for 2)$15
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Lunch$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Atlanta
For Atlanta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2 Hour Guided Wood Fired Pizza Class in Atlanta: $55
- City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop: $65
- City Lights Night Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop: $65
- 2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour and Hands-On Biscuit Class: $70
- Historic Market Food Tour and Biscuit Cooking Class: $70
- Ponce City Market 2.5-Hour Weekend Food Tour: $99
- Food Tour of Inman Park and the Atlanta Beltline: $99
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$8.80
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: $85
- 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
- Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise: $157
- Granville Island Uncorked Walking Food Tour: $161
- Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures: $163
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Atlanta $56Vancouver $36
Tours and Activities in Atlanta
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Atlanta.
- 2-Hour Food, History and Street Art Tour of Ponce City Market: $95
- 2.5hr Guided Segway Tour of Historic Atlanta: $69
- 2.5hr Guided Segway Tour of Midtown Atlanta: $69
- 3-Hour Atlanta Beltline Food, Street Art and History Tour : $99
- 3-Hour Private Atlanta MCU Comics Inspired Film Location Tour: $175
- 90-Minute Guided Sightseeing Tour by E-Car or MiniBus: $36
- 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour in Atlanta: $36
- African American Atlanta Culture Tour by Private Car Service : $90
- African-American Heritage&Civil Rights Atlanta Half-Day Tour: $656
- Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour by Air-Conditioned Bus: $70
- Atlanta Beltline Cocktails and Bites Experience: $129
- Atlanta Braves Baseball Game Ticket at Truist Park: $26
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: $2,411
- 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: $2,411
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $709
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $836
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAtlanta $17Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Atlanta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Atlanta:
- Drag Queen Guided Pub Crawl and Cabaret Show: $36
- ATLANTA Yes, Queen! Drag Queen Pub Crawl : $40
- Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North Georgia Mountains : $115
- Full-Day Wine Country Wine Tastings From Atlanta : $120
- North Georgia Mountains Two Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $137
- Bartram Trail Hike plus Wine Tasting: $159
- North Georgia Mountains Three Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $165
- North Georgia Mountains Private Three Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $180
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: $84
- 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
- Taste of the Valley Wine Tour: $148
- Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $164
- Fraser Valley & White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour: $166
- Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting : $167
- Full-Day Private Fraser Valley Wine Tour from Vancouver: $189
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Atlanta and Vancouver, we can see that Atlanta is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Atlanta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Atlanta 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 Atlanta Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Atlanta or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Atlanta. When comparing the sizes of Atlanta 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 Atlanta or Vancouver?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Atlanta or Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Atlanta are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Atlanta for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Atlanta is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the summer temperatures in Atlanta in July average around 82°F (28°C), and Vancouver averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Vancouver. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Atlanta. Atlanta usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during summer. Atlanta gets 271 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Atlanta. In July, Atlanta usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Atlanta gets 5.2 inches (133 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAtlanta 82°F (28°C)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Atlanta or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Atlanta during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Atlanta in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Atlanta is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Atlanta average around 66°F (19°C), and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Atlanta. In the autumn, Atlanta often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Atlanta gets 222 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. Atlanta usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. Atlanta gets 3 inches (77 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAtlanta 66°F (19°C)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Atlanta or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Atlanta and Vancouver. Most visitors come to Atlanta for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Vancouver can be very cold. Atlanta is much warmer than Vancouver in the winter. The daily temperature in Atlanta averages around 45°F (7°C) in January, and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Atlanta usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Atlanta gets 164 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun in the winter.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the winter. Atlanta gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Atlanta usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Atlanta gets 4.7 inches (120 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAtlanta 45°F (7°C)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Atlanta or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Atlanta as well as Vancouver. The spring months attract visitors to Atlanta because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Atlanta is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the spring temperatures in Atlanta in April average around 65°F (18°C), and Vancouver averages at about 9°C (49°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Atlanta this time of the year. In the spring, Atlanta often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Atlanta gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Atlanta receives a lot of rain in the spring. Atlanta usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Vancouver. Atlanta gets 4.1 inches (104 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAtlanta 65°F (18°C)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Atlanta
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 inches (120 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 inches (123 mm) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 inches (147 mm) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 inches (104 mm) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 inches (91 mm) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 inches (133 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 inches (95 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 66°F (19°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 inches (111 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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