Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Florence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florence or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence 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: Florence or Vancouver?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, 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 dayFlorence €154Vancouver €132
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence 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 Florence and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Vancouver €81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Vancouver €162
Compare Hotels in Florence and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Vancouver €11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Amalfi Coast Transfer with a Stop in Pompeii: $1,184
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,184
- Private Transfer from Cinque Terre to Florence or Siena: $899
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Pisa: $570
- Private Transfer to Bologna Airport (BLQ): $432
- From Private Transfer to Siena: $398
- From Private Transfer to Livorno Port: $389
- Transfer from Livorno Port to Accommodation: $389
- Florence Airport (FLR): One-Way/Roundtrip Private Transfer: $316
- Private Transfer from Castelfalfi to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $294
- Horse ride in the Mugello (transfer from / to Florence) and Tuscan aperitif: $293
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $293
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
- 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: $270
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $258
- Private Transfer, Vancouver Intl. Airport to Vancouver, BC - VIP, SEDAN : $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Florence 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 dayFlorence €36Vancouver €29
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $29
- Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center: $31
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $33
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $37
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $59
- Cooking Art Brunelleschi : $59
- 3- Cooking Making Spaghetti & Lasagna: $59
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:
- 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.Florence €30Vancouver €34
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Express Early Morning Uffizi Small Group Tour I Max 6 People: $141
- Florence Duomo: VIP After-Hours Dome Tour with Terrace Access: $174
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $191
- Florence-Private bike tour: $98
- Uffizi Skip-the-Line Entry & Guided Tour: $71
- Private Tour of Uffizi and Accademia Gallery with David: $228
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $41
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $197
- 1-Hour Experience with Brunello. Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar: $35
- 1-Hour Mythological Tour in Piazza della Signoria: Experience for Children: $49
- 2-Hours Walking Tour in Florence: $164
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: $219
- Sunshine Coast Escape (Around Vancouver) Small Group Tour: $145
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $102
- 2 Days Leavenworth Christmastown Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng): $192
- 2-in-1 Vancouver city Tour: $234
- 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
- 4-Hour Private Tour of Vancouver's Gardens: $334
- 5 Days in Vancouver Multiactivity Adventure Tour: $2,413
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $710
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $837
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence €18Vancouver €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $23
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Sip, Savor, Save! Youth Wine Tasting Tour with Appitisers: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $29
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $44
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 Florence and Vancouver, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence or Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Florence is generally a little warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 25°C (77°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Vancouver. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Florence. Florence usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver during summer. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Florence usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Florence or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Florence during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Florence in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Florence is much warmer than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Florence often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Florence gets 177 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. Florence usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 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 OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Florence or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Vancouver. Most visitors come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Vancouver can be very cold. In the winter, Florence is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Florence in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).
Florence usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Florence gets 105 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, Florence usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Florence or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Florence as well as Vancouver. The spring months attract visitors to Florence because of the natural beauty.
In April, Florence is generally a little warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 14°C (57°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the spring, Florence often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Florence gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Florence usually gets less rain in April than Vancouver. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 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 AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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