Which place is cheaper, Hope or Dayton?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dayton 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.
Located in southwest Ohio, Dayton is known as the "Gem City." It's the original home of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who designed the first airplane. You'll also find the Dayton Aviation Heritage Park here, which is one of the only multi-site National Parks in the United States. The cities climate has four different seasons, winter, spring, summer and fall. The winter months are quite cold and you can expect a decent amount of snow in the area. Spring remains cool and there are infrequent showers. This is also the peak time for tornadoes in the area. Summer is hot and humid and can be unpleasant at times, but fall is crisp and refreshing with occasional storms and infrequent tornadoes.
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.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dayton is $323, 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 Dayton and Hope in more detail.
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Some typical examples of dining costs in Dayton are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dayton are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hope.
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dayton:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dayton and Hope, we can see that Dayton 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 Dayton would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dayton 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 Dayton Expensive? and Is Hope Expensive?.
Dayton has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Hope. When comparing the sizes of Dayton 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Dayton as well as Hope.
In the summer, Dayton is a little warmer than Hope. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dayton in July average around 78°F (26°C), and Hope averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Dayton usually gets more rain in July than Hope. Dayton gets 3.4 inches (86 mm) of rain, while Hope receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Hope and Dayton are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Dayton is generally a little warmer than Hope. Daily temperatures in Dayton average around 57°F (14°C), and Hope fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hope. In October, Dayton usually receives less rain than Hope. Dayton gets 2.5 inches (64 mm) of rain, while Hope receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Hope and Dayton during the winter are popular places to visit.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hope. It's quite cold in Dayton in the winter. Dayton is much colder than Hope in the winter. The daily temperature in Dayton averages around 30°F (-1°C) in January, and Hope fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Hope gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Dayton usually gets less rain in January than Hope. Dayton gets 2.1 inches (54 mm) of rain, while Hope receives 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Dayton and Hope.
In the spring, Dayton is a little warmer than Hope. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dayton in April average around 55°F (13°C), and Hope averages at about 9°C (49°F).
Hope receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Dayton usually receives less rain than Hope. Dayton gets 3.5 inches (88 mm) of rain, while Hope receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Dayton | Hope | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 inches (54 mm) | 3°C (37°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) |
Feb | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) | 5°C (41°F) | 164 mm (6.4 in) |
Mar | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
Apr | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) | 9°C (49°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
May | 65°F (18°C) | 4 inches (102 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
Jun | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 inches (100 mm) | 15°C (60°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
Jul | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 inches (86 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
Aug | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
Sep | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 inches (65 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
Oct | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 inches (64 mm) | 10°C (51°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
Nov | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) |
Dec | 35°F (2°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) | 3°C (37°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |