Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Daytona Beach?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Daytona Beach or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Daytona Beach 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: Daytona Beach or Vancouver?
Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, Florida, located on the Atlantic coast, is a wildly popular tourist destination for people from all over the world due to great beaches, spring break fun, and NASCAR races. Tourists come to enjoy the warm Florida weather, the beautiful beaches, the activities, the boardwalk, the nightlife, and many other things the city has to offer. The beaches around Daytona are famous for their hard-packed sand, which makes them easy for cars to drive on. For this reason, Daytona has a history of automobile racing, and is home to dozens of races that take place throughout the year, the most famous of which is the Daytona 500. Naturally, Daytona is also home to NASCAR headquarters. But it's so much more than just a race destination, as it's also a fun and family-friendly destination that attractions a wide range of visitors.
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 Coach Bus Tours in United States of America, The Best Adventure Tours to 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 dayDaytona Beach $211Vancouver $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Daytona Beach is $211, 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 Daytona Beach and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDaytona Beach $84Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDaytona Beach $168Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Daytona Beach and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Daytona Beach 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: Daytona Beach Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Daytona Beach $53Vancouver $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Daytona Beach
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Daytona Beach:
- Private Transfer from New Smyrna Beach to Port Canaveral: $239
- Private Transfer from Daytona to Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport: $200
- Private Transfer from New Smyrna Beach to Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport: $185
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 Daytona Beach or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Daytona Beach 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 dayDaytona Beach $80Vancouver $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Daytona Beach
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Daytona Beach.
- Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach: $53
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.Daytona Beach $28Vancouver $36
Tours and Activities in Daytona Beach
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Daytona Beach are as follows:
- St. Johns River Nature Cruise at Blue Spring State Park : $28
- 2 Hour Coastal Discovery Cruise: $75
- 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Eco Tour in Flagler County-Small-group: $85
- Guided Kayaking or Standup Paddling Tour: $65
- Dolphin and Manatee Kayak Tour of Daytona Beach: $65
- Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach: $65
- Electric Bike Tour of New Smyrna Beach: $115
- Guided Wildlife Eco Kayak Tour in New Smyrna Beach: $45
- Half Day Coastal Fun Cruise in Florida: $200
- New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour: $65
- Orlando Manatee and Natural Spring Adventure Tour at Blue Springs: $65
- Ormond Beach Manatee and Nature Tour Kayaking or Paddle Boarding: $65
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 dayDaytona Beach $43Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Daytona Beach
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Daytona Beach:
- Dive Bar Bus Crawl: $38
- Dive Bar Bus Crawl from Daytona Beach: $40
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 Daytona Beach and Vancouver, we can see that Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Daytona Beach or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Daytona Beach. When comparing the sizes of Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach or Vancouver in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Daytona Beach as well as Vancouver. Most visitors come to Daytona Beach for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Daytona Beach is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the summer temperatures in Daytona Beach in July average around 81°F (27°C), and Vancouver averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Daytona Beach receives a lot of rain in the summer. Daytona Beach usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Daytona Beach gets 5.4 inches (137 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 JulyDaytona Beach 81°F (27°C)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Daytona Beach or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Daytona Beach are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Daytona Beach because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Daytona Beach is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Daytona Beach average around 74°F (23°C), and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. It's quite rainy in Daytona Beach. In October, Daytona Beach usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Daytona Beach gets 4.1 inches (105 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 OctoberDaytona Beach 74°F (23°C)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Daytona Beach or Vancouver in the Winter?
Both Vancouver and Daytona Beach during the winter are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Daytona Beach this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vancouver. Daytona Beach is much warmer than Vancouver in the winter. The daily temperature in Daytona Beach averages around 58°F (14°C) in January, and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Daytona Beach usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Daytona Beach gets 2.8 inches (70 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 JanuaryDaytona Beach 58°F (14°C)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Daytona Beach or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Daytona Beach and Vancouver. Many travelers come to Daytona Beach for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Daytona Beach is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the spring temperatures in Daytona Beach in April average around 69°F (21°C), and Vancouver averages at about 9°C (49°F).
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Daytona Beach usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Daytona Beach gets 2.2 inches (57 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 AprilDaytona Beach 69°F (21°C)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Daytona Beach
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (70 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 inches (57 mm) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 80°F (26°C) | 6 inches (152 mm) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 inches (137 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 inches (157 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 inches (161 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 inches (72 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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