Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Havana?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Havana 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 Havana and Vancouver can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Havana or Vancouver?
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.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHavana $65Vancouver $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Havana is $65, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $141. 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 Havana and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHavana $40Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHavana $80Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Havana and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Havana 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: Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Havana $19Vancouver $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Havana
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Havana:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.68
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.35
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.71
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.53
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 hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $185
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $425
- Canada Place Port to Vancouver Airport(YVR) - Departure Transfer : $55
- Cypress/Grouse Mountain to Vancouver Airport - Departure Transfer: $38
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to YVR Airport or Cruise Port- Business Car: $85
- Departure Private Transfer from Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by SUV: $97
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Business Car: $120
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury Car: $163
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury SUV: $133
Is it cheaper to fly into Havana or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Havana 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 dayHavana $10Vancouver $31
Typical Food Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Havana:
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Pizza$0.03
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$8.80
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
- The Gastown Experience Walking Food Tour: $85
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $93
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $96
- North Vancouver Shipyards Food Tour: $108
- VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour: $111
- Vancouver Authentic Chinese Food Tour: $134
- Downtown Vancouver Asian Eats - Walking Food Tour: $138
- Authentic Asian Eats Walking Food Tour: $142
- 3-Hour Bowen Island Boat Cruise with Dinner: $153
- Granville Island Uncorked Vancouver - Walking Food Tour: $156
- Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Havana $11Vancouver $36
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: $4.85
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- Fort Langley: a Film & Television Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.22
- Cycling the Seawall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Along the Stanley Park Seawall: $5.46
- Walking Tour Along Stanley Park's Seawall: $6.72
- Historic Walking Tours of Vancouver with Then & Now Images!: $6.72
- 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: $7.46
- VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Ticket: $7.69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHavana $5.76Vancouver $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Havana:
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Mojito$0.15
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
- Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour: $93
- 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: $149
- Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $164
- Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting : $168
- Full-Day Private Fraser Valley Wine Tour from Vancouver: $189
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Havana and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver is more expensive. And not only is Havana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Havana 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 Havana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Havana 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver than you might in Havana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Havana Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Havana or Vancouver?
Havana has a larger population, and is about 18% larger than the population of Vancouver. When comparing the sizes of Havana 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 Havana or Vancouver?
Vancouver 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 Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver 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 Vancouver. Typically, the summer temperatures in Havana in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Vancouver averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Havana usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Vancouver. Havana gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHavana 27°C (81°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Havana or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Havana and Vancouver. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Havana year-round.
In October, Havana is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Havana average around 25°C (77°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Havana usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Havana gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHavana 25°C (77°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Havana or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Havana as well as Vancouver. Havana attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Vancouver in the winter. Havana is much warmer than Vancouver in the winter. The daily temperature in Havana averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Havana usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Havana gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHavana 21°C (70°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Havana or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver 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 Vancouver. Typically, the spring temperatures in Havana in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Vancouver averages at about 9°C (49°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In April, Havana usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Havana gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHavana 24°C (75°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Havana
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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