A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Grand-Bourg vs. Vancouver for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Grand-Bourg or Vancouver?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Grand-Bourg and Vancouver can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Grand-Bourg or Vancouver?

Grand-Bourg

Marie-Galante is an island of the Guadeloupe archipelago, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. Sometimes called the "Big Pancake" for its circular shape and flat terrain, the island is a prime location for sugar fields which provide the ingredients for Marie Galante's famous cane juice rum. The island is also known for its many windmills, beaches, and historic plantations.

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 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.


Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Grand-Bourg?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Grand-Bourg is €180, 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 Grand-Bourg and Vancouver in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Grand-Bourg 98
    Vancouver 81
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Grand-Bourg 196
    Vancouver 162
Compare Hotels in Grand-Bourg and Vancouver

Looking for a hotel in Grand-Bourg 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.

Hotels in Grand-Bourg


Hotels in Vancouver


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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: Vancouver Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Grand-Bourg 53
    Vancouver 11

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:


  • SkyTrain from Airport
    5.95
  • Taxi from Airport to Downtown
    20
  • 15 min Taxi Ride
    8.16
  • SkyTrain DayPass
    6.12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver

Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Arrival Private Transfer from Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by SUV: $120
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Luxury Car: $163
  • Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $93
  • Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
  • Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $186
  • Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $425
  • Canada Place Port to Vancouver Airport(YVR) - Departure Transfer : $55
  • Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury Car: $163
  • Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury SUV: $133
  • Maximize Your Cruise Adventure: Vancouver Tour & Transfer: $292
  • Mount Washington to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Transfer: $93
  • Private Departure Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $32

Is it cheaper to fly into Grand-Bourg or Vancouver?

Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Grand-Bourg 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Grand-Bourg 49
    Vancouver 29

Typical Food Prices in Vancouver

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:


  • All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch
    8.25

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Grand-Bourg 26
    Vancouver 34

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Grand-Bourg 39
    Vancouver 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: $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 Grand-Bourg and Vancouver, we can see that Grand-Bourg is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand-Bourg is in Caribbean Islands 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 Grand-Bourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand-Bourg 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 Grand-Bourg Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Grand-Bourg or Vancouver?

Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 310 times larger than the population of Grand-Bourg. When comparing the sizes of Grand-Bourg 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 Grand-Bourg or Vancouver?

Vancouver has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand-Bourg experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Vancouver in the Summer?

Both Vancouver and Grand-Bourg during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grand-Bourg because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In July, Grand-Bourg is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 27°C (81°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

In Vancouver, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Grand-Bourg. In the summer, Grand-Bourg often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Grand-Bourg gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Grand-Bourg gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Grand-Bourg 27°C (81°F) 
    Vancouver 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Vancouver in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Grand-Bourg and Vancouver. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand-Bourg year-round.

Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

In Grand-Bourg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during autumn. Grand-Bourg gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grand-Bourg gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Grand-Bourg usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Grand-Bourg gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Grand-Bourg 27°C (80°F) 
    Vancouver 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Vancouver in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Grand-Bourg as well as Vancouver. Grand-Bourg attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Vancouver can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Grand-Bourg in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grand-Bourg this time of the year. In the winter, Grand-Bourg often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Grand-Bourg gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Grand-Bourg usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Grand-Bourg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Grand-Bourg 24°C (76°F) 
    Vancouver 4°C (40°F)

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Vancouver in the Spring?

Both Vancouver and Grand-Bourg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand-Bourg throughout the year.

In April, Grand-Bourg is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 26°C (78°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during spring. Grand-Bourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. It's quite rainy in Grand-Bourg. In April, Grand-Bourg usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Grand-Bourg gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Grand-Bourg 26°C (78°F) 
    Vancouver 9°C (49°F)

Typical Weather for Vancouver and Grand-Bourg

Grand-Bourg Vancouver
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C (76°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 4°C (40°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Feb 24°C (76°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 6°C (42°F) 179 mm (7.1 in)
Mar 25°C (76°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 7°C (45°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Apr 26°C (78°F) 123 mm (4.8 in) 9°C (49°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
May 27°C (80°F) 148 mm (5.8 in) 13°C (55°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Jun 28°C (82°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 16°C (60°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 18°C (64°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 198 mm (7.8 in) 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 236 mm (9.3 in) 15°C (59°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 27°C (80°F) 228 mm (9 in) 11°C (51°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 26°C (79°F) 220 mm (8.7 in) 7°C (44°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Dec 25°C (77°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 4°C (40°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)