A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Havana vs. Hope for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Havana or Hope?

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 Havana and Hope can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Havana or Hope?

Havana

The city of Havana is at the top of most peoples' bucket list - mostly because of the allure of a forbidden land. Before the Communist revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination. Since it has reopened in the 1990s, it has drawn tourists from all over the world (except the US).

This capital city is a land trapped in the past. With 50 years of neglect, when you step off the plane, prepare to step back in time. A trip to Havana is meant for those with truly open minds - and when they arrive they'll be swept away.

Hope

Hope, located in British Columbia, Canada, is a small town in the far east of the Fraser Valley. It's at the cross section of several major highways making it a pass through point for many visitors to the area. Hope is also the location of the filming of the 1980's film Rambo: First Blood, a fact which many locals take much pride in.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Havana and Hope, we can see that Havana is more expensive. And not only is Hope much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Havana is in Caribbean Islands and Hope 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 Hope would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hope 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 Havana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Havana than you might in Hope.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Havana Expensive? and Is Hope Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Havana or Hope?

Havana has a larger population, and is about 470 times larger than the population of Hope. When comparing the sizes of Havana and Hope, 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 Havana or Hope?

Hope has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Havana experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Havana or Hope in the Summer?

Both Hope and Havana during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Havana because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the summer, Havana is much warmer than Hope. Typically, the summer temperatures in Havana in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Hope averages at about 18°C (64°F).

Havana usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Hope. Havana gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hope receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Havana or Hope in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Havana and Hope. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Havana year-round.

In October, Havana is generally much warmer than Hope. Daily temperatures in Havana average around 25°C (77°F), and Hope fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).

Hope receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Havana usually receives less rain than Hope. Havana gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Hope receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Havana or Hope in the Winter?

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

Hope can get quite cold in the winter. Havana is much warmer than Hope in the winter. The daily temperature in Havana averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Hope fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).

It's quite rainy in Hope. Havana usually gets less rain in January than Hope. Havana gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Hope receives 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Havana or Hope in the Spring?

Both Hope and Havana are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Havana throughout the year.

In the spring, Havana is much warmer than Hope. Typically, the spring temperatures in Havana in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Hope averages at about 9°C (49°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Hope. In April, Havana usually receives less rain than Hope. Havana gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Hope receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Hope and Havana