Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Bangor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangor 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 Bangor 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: Bangor or Vancouver?
Bangor
Located along the Penobscot River in the U.S. State of Maine, modern Bangor really took off as a center for lumber and shipbuilding industries. Logs could easily be floated down-river to be processed and shipped from port on the Atlantic Ocean 30 miles downstream. Eventually lumbering turned to pulp and paper and shipping turned to railroads, but Bangor remains a city symbolic of industry. The city also has much to offer in shopping and entertainment with bookstores, cafes, restaurants, galleries, and museums located in the downtown 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 Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, The Best Sightseeing 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 dayBangor $197Vancouver $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangor is $197, 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 Bangor and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangor $114Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangor $228Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Bangor and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Bangor 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: Bangor Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangor $36Vancouver $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangor:
- Private Transfer from Bangor Airport(BGR) to Rockland Cruise Port: $69
- Private Transfer from Bangor city hotels to Rockland Cruise Port: $69
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 Departure Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $32
- Vancouver Airport-Cypress/Grouse Mountain Private Transfer: $38
- Vancouver Airport (YVR) to White Rock - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- White Rock to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Canada Place Port to Vancouver Airport(YVR) - Departure Transfer : $55
- Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Canada Place Port - Arrival Transfer: $55
- City Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $61
- Vancouver to Victoria: Ferry with Bus Transfer: $73
- Vancouver to Victoria, Coach Bus Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from Canada Place Cruise Terminal to any Hotel: $74
- Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Whistler - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Vancouver to Victoria - Vancouver Hotel Pickup - Coach Bus Transfer: $83
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangor or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Bangor 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 dayBangor $54Vancouver $31
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.Bangor $45Vancouver $36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangor
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bangor are as follows:
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Children's Museum (for 4)$32
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 dayBangor $23Vancouver $16
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 Bangor and Vancouver, we can see that Bangor 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 Bangor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangor 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 Bangor Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangor or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Bangor. When comparing the sizes of Bangor 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 Bangor 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 Bangor or Vancouver in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bangor as well as Vancouver. The small town charm and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bangor this time of year.
In the summer, Bangor is a little warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bangor in July average around 69°F (21°C), and Vancouver averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Bangor usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Bangor gets 3.3 inches (84 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 JulyBangor 69°F (21°C)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Bangor or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Bangor are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Bangor for the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
In October, Bangor is generally cooler than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Bangor average around 48°F (9°C), and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In October, Bangor usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Bangor gets 3.4 inches (87 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 OctoberBangor 48°F (9°C)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Bangor or Vancouver in the Winter?
Both Vancouver and Bangor during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Bangor in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vancouver can be very cold during winter. Bangor can get quite cold in the winter. Bangor is much colder than Vancouver in the winter. The daily temperature in Bangor averages around 18°F (-8°C) in January, and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bangor usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Bangor gets 3 inches (77 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 JanuaryBangor 18°F (-8°C)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Bangor or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangor and Vancouver. Most visitors come to Bangor for the small town charm during these months.
In the spring, Bangor is much colder than Vancouver. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bangor in April average around 43°F (6°C), and Vancouver averages at about 9°C (49°F).
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Bangor usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Bangor gets 3.3 inches (84 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 AprilBangor 43°F (6°C)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Bangor
| Bangor | Vancouver | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°F (-8°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 inches (91 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 inches (85 mm) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 inches (85 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 inches (116 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 24°F (-5°C) | 4 inches (100 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.