Which place is cheaper, Hope or Austin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Austin or Hope?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Austin or Hope, 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: Austin or Hope?
Austin
Located in the Texas Hill Country, Austin is the capital city of the state. It is a relatively small city with a compact downtown area and many sprawling suburbs stretching out along the interstate. Austin prides itself on its eclectic culture and alternative vibe which is epitomized by the city's unofficial slogan "Keep Austin Weird." The University of Texas at Austin is also located downtown. The school's large student population helps give the city a youthful feel with a lively nightlife and no shortage of activities on weekends. The city is also the self proclaimed live music capital of the country. As such, it has many music venues and bars, most of which are clustered around the 6th Street area downtown. There are also many free outdoor concerts, particularly during the summer months.
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 Walking Tours in United States of America, The Best Tours Under $1000 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 dayAustin $142Hope $31
The average daily cost (per person) in Austin is $142, while the average daily cost in Hope is $31. 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 Austin and Hope in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAustin $56Hope $8.89
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAustin $112Hope $18
Compare Hotels in Austin and Hope
Looking for a hotel in Austin or Hope? 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: Austin Hotel Prices and Hope Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Austin $47Hope -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Austin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Austin:
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Austin City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $96
- Private Transfer Between Airport and Hotels: $80
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Austin City - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Austin or Hope?
Prices for flights to both Hope and Austin 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 dayAustin $35Hope $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Austin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Austin.
- East Austin Food Tour: $44
- Devour Downtown Austin Walking Food Tour: $80
- Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin: $89
- Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin: $89
- Secret Food Tour: $97
- Austin Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99
- Secret Food Tour of South Congress: $107
- The Brunch Bus: Food Tour with a Live Band on Board the Bus!: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Austin $28Hope -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Austin
Here are a few typical costs in Austin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Austin Duck Tour$31
Tours and Activities in Austin
Here are a few actual costs in Austin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Austin Glass Bottom Kayak Tour with Olympian: $50
- Afternoon in Austin Segway Tour: $99
- Austin Art & Architecture Bicycle Tour: $56
- Austin Art and Architecture Bicycle Tour: $56
- Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour: $99
- Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading Available: $84
- Austin Breakfast Taco Tour: $85
- Austin E-Bike Brunch Tour : $118
- Austin E-Bike Foodie Tour : $128
- Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride: $70
- Austin Family Explorer Private Magical Urban Adventure Tour: $232
- Austin Family Explorer: A Magical Urban Adventure: $452
Tours and Activities in Hope
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hope.
- Vancouver to Sun Peaks 2 days outdoor adventure tour: $1,242
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAustin $28Hope $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Austin
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Austin:
- Austin Bar Hunt: Sixth Street Spree: Austin Bar Crawl: $12
- Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $30
- Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $30
- Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl: $35
- Downtown Austin Live Music Pub Crawl: $35
- Public Pedal Pub Tour in Austin: $39
- From Texas Hill Country Brewery & Distillery Shuttle: $65
- Half-Day Hill Country Brewery and Distillery Shuttle from Austin: $65
- Private Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab with All-Inclusive Beer Flight Option: $70
- 4-Hour Austin Signature Brewery Tour: $100
- The Brew Bus: Austin Brewery Tour with Live Band: $125
- Half-Day Private Texas Hill Country Wine Tour from Austin: $143
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Austin and Hope, we can see that Austin is more expensive. And not only is Hope much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Austin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Austin 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 Austin Expensive? and Is Hope Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Austin or Hope?
Austin has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Hope. When comparing the sizes of Austin and Hope, 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 Austin or Hope?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Austin or Hope in the Summer?
Both Hope and Austin during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Austin for the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Austin is much warmer than Hope in the summer. The daily temperature in Austin averages around 87°F (30°C) in July, and Hope fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Austin usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Hope. Austin gets 1.9 inches (48 mm) of rain, while Hope receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAustin 87°F (30°C)Hope 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Austin or Hope in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Austin and Hope. The autumn months attract visitors to Austin because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Austin is much warmer than Hope. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Austin in October average around 73°F (23°C), and Hope averages at about 10°C (51°F).
Hope receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Austin usually receives less rain than Hope. Austin gets 3 inches (77 mm) of rain, while Hope receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAustin 73°F (23°C)Hope 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Austin or Hope in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Austin as well as Hope. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Austin this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hope. In January, Austin is generally much warmer than Hope. Daily temperatures in Austin average around 51°F (11°C), and Hope fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
It's quite rainy in Hope. Austin usually gets less rain in January than Hope. Austin gets 1.9 inches (48 mm) of rain, while Hope receives 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAustin 51°F (11°C)Hope 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Austin or Hope in the Spring?
Both Hope and Austin are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Austin for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Austin is much warmer than Hope in the spring. The daily temperature in Austin averages around 71°F (22°C) in April, and Hope fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hope. In April, Austin usually receives less rain than Hope. Austin gets 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain, while Hope receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAustin 71°F (22°C)Hope 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Hope and Austin
| Austin | Hope | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) | 3°C (37°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) |
| Feb | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) | 5°C (41°F) | 164 mm (6.4 in) |
| Mar | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Apr | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | 9°C (49°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4 inches (101 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 83°F (29°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) | 15°C (60°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 87°F (30°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 87°F (31°C) | 2.2 inches (56 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Sep | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 inches (93 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 73°F (23°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) | 10°C (51°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Nov | 62°F (17°C) | 2 inches (52 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 inches (56 mm) | 3°C (37°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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