Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Belfast?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belfast or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Belfast 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: Belfast or Vancouver?
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. It has a population of about 270,000 and almost 500,000 in the metropolitan area. It's located on the mouth of the River Lagan and is set between many low hills that rise up around it.
One of the most famous, and tragic times in Belfast's history is referred to as "The Troubles." During this time, between 1969 and 1997, there were many bomb and gun attacks throughout the city. This left many areas as essentially no-go zones. Neighborhoods became completely lawless do to the lack of security and the damage is still visible today in some areas. In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement was signed and much of the politically motivated violence ended. The city actually received praise recently as the safest city in the UK based on crime rate. Tourism is growing and many visitors enjoy seeing this less popular travel destination. The city has a lot of character and will give you an interesting take on Irish and British history.
Belfast has a temperate climate and temperature and precipitation have little variation throughout the year. The climate is influenced by the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, making it warmer than many cities that are found at the same latitude. Rain is common with precipitation falling an average of 157 days a year. Snow is much less common, although it does happen about ten days a year. The warmest days during the summer may reach a temperature around 25 degrees Celsius and the coldest days have lows that drop just below freezing.
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 Budget Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom, 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 dayBelfast £133Vancouver £113
The average daily cost (per person) in Belfast is £133, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is £113. 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 Belfast and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelfast £68Vancouver £70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelfast £136Vancouver £140
Compare Hotels in Belfast and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Belfast 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: Belfast Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belfast £14Vancouver £9.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belfast
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belfast:
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin Airport: $294
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Derrylin: $269
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bellanaleck: $269
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinawley: $264
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kesh: $264
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lisnarick: $259
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ballycassidy: $257
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Irvinestown: $252
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Castlederg: $248
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ballinamallard: $248
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Newtownbutler: $236
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Strabane : $227
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport£5.12
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown£17
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15 min Taxi Ride£7.02
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SkyTrain DayPass£5.26
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 Belfast or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Belfast 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 dayBelfast £51Vancouver £25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belfast
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belfast.
- Guided Craft Beer and Street Food Tour: $82
- Belfast Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $108
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£7.09
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.Belfast £18Vancouver £29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Belfast
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Belfast are as follows:
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Movie Tickets£8.00
Tours and Activities in Belfast
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belfast are as follows:
- Belfast A Music and StreetArt Experience. Small Gr Walking Tour : $25
- Belfast The Troubles cab tour Adventure 2hrs personal guide : $113
- Historical Private Tour in Belfast : $76
- (Small Group) Shore Tour from Giant's Causeway and Belfast Day Trip: $147
- 2 hour Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast: $70
- 2 hours Belfast Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour: $93
- 3 Hour extended Murals Tour: $102
- 4 Hours Private Guided Belfast City Tour: $254
- A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour : $28
- Antrim Coast Carrickfergus and Gobbins Cliff Experience: $439
- Award winners Express 2 hrs Black Taxi tours and Mural Taxi Tour: $159
- Belfast Famous Black taxi political mural peace wall tour 2 hour: $126
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: $4.31
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.75
- 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: $6.99
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.31
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park: $7.42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelfast £7.86Vancouver £13
Sample the Local Flavors in Belfast
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Belfast:
- Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks: $15
- Explore & Taste: Distillery Tour at Titanic Distillers: $32
- Belfast Giant's Causeway and Titanic Distillery Whiskey Tour: $69
- VIP Skip-the Line Titanic Museum and Distillery Tasting Tour: $119
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 Belfast and Vancouver, we can see that Belfast is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belfast is in Europe 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 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 Belfast would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belfast 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 Belfast Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belfast or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Belfast. When comparing the sizes of Belfast 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 Belfast 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 Belfast or Vancouver in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Belfast as well as Vancouver. Many travelers come to Belfast for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Belfast is cooler than Vancouver in the summer. The daily temperature in Belfast averages around 15°C (59°F) in July, and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In the summer, Belfast often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Belfast gets 151 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun.
Belfast usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Belfast gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelfast 15°C (59°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Belfast are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Belfast in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Belfast is cooler than Vancouver. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belfast in October average around 9°C (48°F), and Vancouver averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Belfast usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during autumn. Belfast gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In October, Belfast usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Belfast gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelfast 9°C (48°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Vancouver in the Winter?
Both Vancouver and Belfast during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Belfast for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Vancouver can be very cold. Belfast can be very cold during winter. In January, Belfast is generally around the same temperature as Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Belfast average around 4°C (39°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
In the winter, Belfast often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Belfast gets 50 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun.
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Belfast usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Belfast gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelfast 4°C (39°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belfast and Vancouver. The spring months attract visitors to Belfast because of the activities around the city.
Belfast is cooler than Vancouver in the spring. The daily temperature in Belfast averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
Belfast usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during spring. Belfast gets 150 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Belfast usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Belfast gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelfast 8°C (46°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Belfast
| Belfast | Vancouver | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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