Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Frankfurt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Frankfurt or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Frankfurt and Vancouver can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Frankfurt or Vancouver?
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
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 Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, 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 dayFrankfurt €122Vancouver €132
The average daily cost (per person) in Frankfurt is €122, 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 Frankfurt and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFrankfurt €58Vancouver €81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFrankfurt €116Vancouver €162
Compare Hotels in Frankfurt and Vancouver
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Our Analysis
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Frankfurt €25Vancouver €11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental€50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Frankfurt am Main to Prague: $1,066
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Munich: $700
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Baden-Baden: $398
- Frankfurt Highlights Private Car Tour with Airport Transfers: $385
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg Port/Harbor transport: $284
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)- Kaiserlautern: $267
- Private Transfer Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg City by Minivan: $157
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $142
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA): Private Transfer to Frankfurt: $141
- Private Transfer from Frankfurt City to Stuttgart City: $139
- BaronFleet Frankfurt- Arrival & Departure Airport Transfers: $132
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Frankfurt City: $123
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:
- Yvr Airport to Whistler and Whistler to Yvr Airport transfers: $112
- White Rock to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Seaplane Transfer between Vancouver and Tofino: $248
- Seaplane Transfer between Vancouver & Nanaimo: $108
- Private Transfer from YVR Airport To Whistler: $511
- City Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $61
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $258
- Vancouver to Victoria: Ferry with Bus Transfer: $73
- Vancouver to Victoria, Coach Bus Transfer: $74
- Vancouver to Victoria - Vancouver Hotel Pickup - Coach Bus Transfer: $83
- Vancouver to Victoria - Vancouver Cruise Terminal Pickup - Coach Bus Transfer: $88
- Vancouver to Canada Place Cruise Port Departure Private Transfer: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Frankfurt or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Frankfurt 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 dayFrankfurt €41Vancouver €29
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.00
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte€7.00
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee€6.00
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Sandwich and Cola€7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt: $65
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $81
- FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $81
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $282
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.Frankfurt €36Vancouver €34
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Best of Frankfurt Walking Tour (English): $26
- Atta Dripstone Cave and Braunfels Castle Tour from Frankfurt: $271
- Bike Tour of Frankfurt Top Attractions & Nature with a Guide : $207
- Brandenburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Breathtaking Pearls of Frankfurt – Walking Tour: $376
- Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour: $285
- Culinary Frankfurt Walking Tour: $612
- Discover Frankfurt's Heritage: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Explore Bird & Marine Wildlife private Boat Tour in English: $108
- Franfurt Horror Tour: Terror of the White Spider: $20
- Frankfurt - Old Town Historic Walking Tour: $377
- Frankfurt - Private Shopping tour: $398
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 dayFrankfurt €30Vancouver €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer€2.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $280
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $282
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $286
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $336
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $517
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $752
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 comparing the travel costs between Frankfurt and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Frankfurt is in Europe and Vancouver is in North America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Frankfurt Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Frankfurt or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Frankfurt. When comparing the sizes of Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt or Vancouver in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Frankfurt and Vancouver. Many visitors come to Frankfurt in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Frankfurt is around the same temperature as Vancouver. Typically, the summer temperatures in Frankfurt in July average around 19°C (67°F), and Vancouver averages at about 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vancouver this time of the year. In Frankfurt, it's very sunny this time of the year. Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during summer. Frankfurt gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Frankfurt usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Frankfurt gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyFrankfurt 19°C (67°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Frankfurt as well as Vancouver. Most visitors come to Frankfurt for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Frankfurt is generally around the same temperature as Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Frankfurt average around 11°C (51°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Frankfurt gets 103 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Frankfurt usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. Frankfurt gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberFrankfurt 11°C (51°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Vancouver in the Winter?
Both Vancouver and Frankfurt are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Frankfurt because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Vancouver in the winter. The weather in Frankfurt can be very cold. Frankfurt is much colder than Vancouver in the winter. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 1°C (34°F) in January, and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Frankfurt gets 41 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In January, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Frankfurt gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryFrankfurt 1°C (34°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Frankfurt during the spring are popular places to visit. The activities around the city are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.
In the spring, Frankfurt is around the same temperature as Vancouver. Typically, the spring temperatures in Frankfurt in April average around 10°C (50°F), and Vancouver averages at about 9°C (49°F).
In the spring, Frankfurt often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver. Frankfurt gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun.
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Frankfurt usually gets less rain in April than Vancouver. Frankfurt gets 52 mm (2 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 AprilFrankfurt 10°C (50°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Frankfurt
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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