Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Baltimore?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Baltimore or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Baltimore and Vancouver can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Baltimore or Vancouver?
Baltimore
Baltimore is a large, industrial city and popular tourist destination in the state of Maryland. It is about an hour outside of Washington, D.C. and is a hub of tourism and entertainment for the area. It has a vibrant nightlife, comfortable climate, and is a great place to visit when you're in the area. The city proper has a population of about 600,000 and the metropolitan area has 2.7 million. Its economy is centered around science, technology, engineering and math and it has many undergraduate and graduate schools including the world renowned Johns Hopkins University.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Los Angeles, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City, 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 dayBaltimore $184Vancouver $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Baltimore is $184, 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 Baltimore and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBaltimore $93Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBaltimore $186Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Baltimore and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Baltimore 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: Baltimore Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Baltimore $21Vancouver $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Baltimore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Baltimore:
- Airport Transfer Baltimore/Washington International Airport BWI to Washington,DC: $240
- Private transfer To or Form Bethesda and Dulles International Airport: $209
- Airport transfer to or from Silver Spring, MD & Reagan Airport(DCA): $200
- Airport Transfer BWI Airport to Baltimore Downtown Area Only: $160
- Private Transfer to BWI or Washington DC/Airports: $160
- BWI Airport: Transfer to Baltimore or Washington DC: $150
- Departure Private Transfer Baltimore to Baltimore Airport BWI - Business Vehicle: $111
- Arrival Private Transfer Baltimore Airport BWI to Baltimore by Business Vehicle: $111
- Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) to Washington - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Baltimore City to Washington City - Private Car Transfer: $63
- Private Arrival Transfer from Baltimore Washington Airport BWI: $60
- Oakland to San Francisco Airport (SFO)-Departure Private Transfer: $44
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:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by SUV: $120
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Luxury Car: $163
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $93
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $186
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $425
- Canada Place Port to Vancouver Airport(YVR) - Departure Transfer : $55
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury Car: $163
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury SUV: $133
- Maximize Your Cruise Adventure: Vancouver Tour & Transfer: $292
- Mount Washington to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Transfer: $93
- Private Departure Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Baltimore or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Baltimore 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 dayBaltimore $46Vancouver $31
Typical Food Prices in Baltimore
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Baltimore:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2) in Fells Point$76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Baltimore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Baltimore.
- Inner Harbor Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner: $67
- Federal Hill Food Tour: $71
- Little Italy and Jonestown Food Tour: $73
- Fells Point Food Tour in Baltimore: $74
- Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $84
- Christmas Day Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $84
- Baltimore Signature Dinner Cruise: $101
- Baltimore Buffet Dinner/Dance Cruise of the Inner Harbor: $119
- Baltimore Father's Day Buffet Dinner Cruise : $126
- Baltimore New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise: $251
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.Baltimore $18Vancouver $36
Tours and Activities in Baltimore
Here are a few actual costs in Baltimore for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Antietam National Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour: $15
- Assateague Island Cruise Departs from Ocean Pines: $45
- Baltimore Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $44
- Baltimore Father's Day Buffet Brunch Cruise Tour: $105
- Baltimore Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures: $24
- Baltimore Harbor Tour: $28
- Baltimore Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate: $92
- Baltimore Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
- Baltimore Signature Lunch Cruise: $76
- Baltimore Walking Foodie Tour in Fells Point: $99
- Baltimore's Cruise ship Tour-shuttle service: $25
- Baltimore's Historical Sightseeing Tour: $41
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Vancouver self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.28
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.74
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.82
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- Fort Langley: a Film & Television Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.19
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.19
- Cycling the Seawall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Along the Stanley Park Seawall: $5.46
- Historic Walking Tours of Vancouver with Then & Now Images!: $6.68
- Walking Tour Along Stanley Park's Seawall: $6.68
- Vancouver Downtown: Espionage Adventure Outdoor Escape Game: $6.94
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.30
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park: $7.42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBaltimore $17Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Baltimore
Also in Baltimore, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Tour by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $33
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- From Patapsco Region Wine Tour with Lunch: $175
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 Baltimore and Vancouver, we can see that Baltimore 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 Baltimore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baltimore 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 Baltimore Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Baltimore or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Baltimore. When comparing the sizes of Baltimore 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 Baltimore or Vancouver?
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 Baltimore or Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Baltimore during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Baltimore in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Baltimore is generally a little warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Baltimore average around 78°F (25°C), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Vancouver, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Baltimore. In the summer, Baltimore often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver. Baltimore gets 283 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 Baltimore. Baltimore usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Baltimore gets 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBaltimore 78°F (25°C)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Baltimore or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Baltimore and Vancouver. Most visitors come to Baltimore for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Baltimore is a little warmer than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Baltimore averages around 57°F (14°C) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Baltimore usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during autumn. Baltimore gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Baltimore usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Baltimore gets 2.8 inches (71 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBaltimore 57°F (14°C)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Baltimore or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Baltimore as well as Vancouver. The winter months attract visitors to Baltimore because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Vancouver in the winter. The weather in Baltimore can be very cold. In the winter, Baltimore is much colder than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Baltimore in January average around 32°F (0°C), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).
In the winter, Baltimore often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Baltimore gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Baltimore usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Baltimore gets 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBaltimore 32°F (0°C)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Baltimore or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Baltimore are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city are the main draw to Baltimore this time of year.
In April, Baltimore is generally a little warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Baltimore average around 54°F (12°C), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Baltimore. Baltimore usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during spring. Baltimore gets 225 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. In April, Baltimore usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Baltimore gets 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBaltimore 54°F (12°C)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Baltimore
| Baltimore | Vancouver | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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