Which place is cheaper, Halifax or Grand Cayman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Grand Cayman or Halifax?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Grand Cayman and Halifax. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Grand Cayman or Halifax?
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
Halifax
The quaint and charming coastal town of Halifax, Nova Scotia has an interesting personality. While it caters to travelers from all over the world, it maintains the pace and lifestyle of a small town.
Steeped in maritime history, Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia, and one of the world's greatest natural harbors. This busy seaport serves as the economic and cultural hub of Eastern Canada.
When planning your trip keep in mind that this city has a climate like other coastal cities. Summers are nice with the occasional humidity. Winters are mild, but still full of snow and wind. The best time of year to visit is most certainly the fall.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Canada, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Vancouver.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrand Cayman $214Halifax $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Grand Cayman is $214, while the average daily cost in Halifax is $112. 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 Cayman and Halifax in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrand Cayman $150Halifax $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrand Cayman $300Halifax $130
Compare Hotels in Grand Cayman and Halifax
Looking for a hotel in Grand Cayman or Halifax? 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: Grand Cayman Hotel Prices and Halifax Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grand Cayman $31Halifax $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $53
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $53
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $53
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $53
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $53
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $107
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $53
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $53
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Halifax
Also for Halifax, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Halifax Stanfield Airport to Halifax: $36
- Transfer to/from Stanfield International Airport: $44
- Halifax Stanfield Airport(YHZ) to Halifax Port - Arrival Transfer: $34
- Halifax Stanfield Airport (YHZ): Transfer to Halifax Port: $209
- Halifax Stanfield Airport (YHZ) to Halifax Port-Arrival Transfer: $34
- Halifax Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Halifax hotels: $133
- Halifax Airport (YHZ) to Halifax Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $68
- From Peggy’s Cove Small-Group Tour with Transfers: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Grand Cayman or Halifax?
Prices for flights to both Halifax and Grand Cayman 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 dayGrand Cayman $39Halifax $31
Typical Food Prices in Halifax
For Halifax, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Bluenose II Restaurant$45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Halifax
For Halifax, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Peggy's Cove Small Group Night Tour with Dinner: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grand Cayman $41Halifax $28
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $79
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
- Cayman Adventure: Starfish Point, Stingray City and Coral Gardens: $99
- Cayman Crystal Caves & Pedro St James Castle Tour in Grand Cayman: $179
- Cayman Crystal Caves Tour in Grand Cayman Island: $126
- Cayman's Classic Food Tasting & Cultural Experience: $179
- East End Activities and Tour in Grand Cayman: $158
- East Island Tour : $298
- Full Day Private Shore Tour in George Town from George Town Port: $276
- Full Day Private Shore Tour in George Town from George Town Port: $263
- Grand Cayman Cruise: Starfish Point, Stingray City, Coral Garden: $80
- Grand Cayman Reef & Stingray City Snorkeling Adventure: $159
Tours and Activities in Halifax
For Halifax, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Exlore Halifax with 3 Unique Smartphone Audio Walking Tours: $13
- From City and Peggy's Cove Sunset Guided Tour: $65
- From Small Group Lunenberg Express Tour: $120
- Halifax Boardwalk and Seaport: Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.11
- Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt: $38
- Churches, Gardens, & Graveyards Smartphone Tour: $5.11
- City Segway Tour: $67
- Discover the Halifax Explosion Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- Full Day City Sightseeing Tour: $1,675
- Guided Harbourfront Food Walking Tour: $120
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Small Group Walking Tour with Citadel & Museum: $102
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrand Cayman $13Halifax $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer$4.97
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand Cayman and Halifax, we can see that Grand Cayman is more expensive. And not only is Halifax much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands and Halifax 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 Halifax would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Halifax 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 Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman than you might in Halifax.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grand Cayman Expensive? and Is Halifax Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Grand Cayman or Halifax?
Halifax has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Grand Cayman and Halifax, 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 Cayman or Halifax?
Halifax has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand Cayman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Grand Cayman or Halifax in the Summer?
Both Halifax and Grand Cayman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
In the summer, Grand Cayman is much warmer than Halifax. Typically, the summer temperatures in Grand Cayman in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Halifax averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Grand Cayman. In July, Grand Cayman usually receives more rain than Halifax. Grand Cayman gets 179 mm (7 in) of rain, while Halifax receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGrand Cayman 28°C (83°F)Halifax 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Grand Cayman or Halifax in the Autumn?
Both Halifax and Grand Cayman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Grand Cayman is generally much warmer than Halifax. Daily temperatures in Grand Cayman average around 27°C (81°F), and Halifax fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Halifax gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand Cayman. Grand Cayman usually gets more rain in October than Halifax. Grand Cayman gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Halifax receives 121 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGrand Cayman 27°C (81°F)Halifax 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Grand Cayman or Halifax in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Grand Cayman and Halifax. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round.
It's quite cold in Halifax in the winter. Grand Cayman is much warmer than Halifax in the winter. The daily temperature in Grand Cayman averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Halifax fluctuates around -4°C (24°F).
Halifax receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Grand Cayman usually receives less rain than Halifax. Grand Cayman gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Halifax receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGrand Cayman 24°C (76°F)Halifax -4°C (24°F)
Should I visit Grand Cayman or Halifax in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Grand Cayman as well as Halifax. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Halifax. In the spring, Grand Cayman is much warmer than Halifax. Typically, the spring temperatures in Grand Cayman in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Halifax averages at about 4°C (39°F).
It's quite rainy in Halifax. Grand Cayman usually gets less rain in April than Halifax. Grand Cayman gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Halifax receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGrand Cayman 26°C (79°F)Halifax 4°C (39°F)
Typical Weather for Halifax and Grand Cayman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | -5°C (24°F) | 108 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | -1°C (29°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
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