Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Bonn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bonn or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Bonn or Vancouver? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Bonn or Vancouver?
Bonn
Bonn was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany (previously, West Germany) and it has a population of about 315,000 people. It sits on the Rhine River just twenty kilometers away from Cologne. Many people travel to Bonn for conferences and business, but Bonn also has a lot of cultural and historical sights to offer visitors. The city is also famous as the birth place of Ludwig van Beethoven. There's a strong student culture in the city as well, and it actually shares many characteristics with Italian cities because of its many cafes and restaurants which line the streets. Outdoor beer gardens are popular and Bonn is a particular good summer destination when the weather is pleasant and you can enjoy the outdoor setting. The city's location also makes it a great base for day trips to Cologne, Dusseldorf, and the Rhine and Eifel regions.
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 Berlin, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, 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 dayBonn €154Vancouver €132
The average daily cost (per person) in Bonn is €154, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is €132. 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 Bonn and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBonn €85Vancouver €81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBonn €170Vancouver €162
Compare Hotels in Bonn and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Bonn 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: Bonn Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bonn €23Vancouver €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonn
Also for Bonn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bonn hotels Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport€5.94
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown€20
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15 min Taxi Ride€8.15
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SkyTrain DayPass€6.11
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: $571
- Private Transfer from YVR Airport To Whistler: $511
- Vancouver Airport(YVR): Transfer to Canada Place Cruise Port: $428
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $428
- Maximize Your Cruise Adventure: Vancouver Tour & Transfer: $292
- Vancouver Cruise Transfers/ Pre & Post Cruise City Sightseeing Tour Private: $282
- 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: $271
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $258
Is it cheaper to fly into Bonn or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Bonn 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 dayBonn €49Vancouver €29
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€8.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vancouver Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $78
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $84
- The Gastown Experience Walking Food Tour: $94
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $100
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $100
- North Vancouver Shipyards Food Tour: $100
- Vancouver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $100
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bonn €34Vancouver €34
Tours and Activities in Bonn
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bonn.
- Autumn tours with a live guide: $20
- Bonn : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ): $121
- Bonn : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ): $52
- Bonn Crime-Experience: self-guided crime tour: $42
- Bonn Musikerviertel Crime Experience: self-guided crime tour: $42
- Bonn Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $223
- Bonn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Bonn Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Bonn Self Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $7.31
- Bonn Walking Tour (In the footsteps of Ludwig Van Beethoven): $323
- Bonn and Bad Godesberg hop-on hop-off tour in a double-decker bus: $22
- 1.5-Hour River Cruise on the Rhine: $20
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: $220
- Private Vancouver Squamish EUC E-Scooter Bike Tour: $59
- Sunshine Coast Escape (Around Vancouver) Small Group Tour: $145
- Whistler Discovery and Waterfalls Small Group Tour: : $197
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $102
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $100
- 2 Days Leavenworth Christmastown Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng): $192
- 2-in-1 Vancouver city Tour: $234
- 3 Days Leavenworth & Portland X'mas Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng): $289
- 3-Day Vancouver City Tour Package With Whistler & Victoria: $2,413
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $456
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $583
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBonn €23Vancouver €15
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
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $89
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $89
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with a light Lunch from Vancouver: $134
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bonn and Vancouver, we can see that Bonn is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bonn 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 Bonn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bonn 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 Bonn Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bonn or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Bonn. When comparing the sizes of Bonn 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 Bonn 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 Bonn or Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Bonn are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Bonn for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Bonn is around the same temperature as Vancouver in the summer. The daily temperature in Bonn averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Vancouver. Bonn usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during summer. Bonn gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Bonn usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Bonn gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBonn 19°C (66°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Bonn or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Bonn during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Bonn because of the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Bonn is a little warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bonn in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Vancouver averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Bonn often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Bonn gets 109 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. Bonn usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. Bonn gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBonn 12°C (53°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Bonn or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bonn and Vancouver. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Bonn this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vancouver. It's quite cold in Bonn in the winter. In January, Bonn is generally much colder than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Bonn average around 3°C (37°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Bonn usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Bonn gets 45 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun in the winter.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Bonn usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Bonn gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBonn 3°C (37°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Bonn or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bonn as well as Vancouver.
Bonn is around the same temperature as Vancouver in the spring. The daily temperature in Bonn averages around 10°C (50°F) in April, and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the spring, Bonn often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Bonn gets 145 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Bonn usually gets less rain in April than Vancouver. Bonn gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBonn 10°C (50°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Bonn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 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.