Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Liverpool?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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: Liverpool or Vancouver?
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
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 Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom, 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 dayLiverpool £161Vancouver £113
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £161, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is £113. 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 Liverpool and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Vancouver £70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Vancouver £140
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool 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: Liverpool Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Vancouver £9.51
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool£6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- ROUND TRIP: transfer to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): $232
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Luxury Van: $195
- Beatles-Themed Private Taxi Tour with Transfers: $163
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Manchester Airport (MAN): $150
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Cruise Port: $149
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Accommodation: $149
- Liverpool Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Liverpool: $149
- Liverpool Private Transfer from central Liverpool to Liverpool Airport: $123
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Business Car: $121
- Private Transfer from Bootle to Manchester Airport (MAN): $116
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Hotels to Holyhead Cruise Port: $103
- Liverpool to Manchester Airport(MAN) - Departure Private Transfer: $79
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport£5.12
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown£17
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15 min Taxi Ride£7.02
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SkyTrain DayPass£5.26
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: $428
- 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 Liverpool or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Liverpool 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 dayLiverpool £59Vancouver £25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with Beer Tasting and Pizza: $82
- Brewery bus tour, 5 breweries, 12 beers, 1 pizza, 1 bus: $89
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $89
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $100
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£7.09
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: $94
- 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
- Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet: $153
- Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise: $157
- Granville Island Uncorked Walking Food Tour: $161
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Liverpool £36Vancouver £29
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- A Walk Through Time: History of Liverpool Walking Tour: $22
- Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Liverpool: $51
- Awesome Corners of Liverpool – Family Walking Tour: $287
- BEST OF LIVERPOOL History & Culture Tour-From The Cruise Terminal: $27
- BEST OF LIVERPOOL-Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Beatles & Beyond: A Liverpool Legacy Tour: $305
- Beatles Classic Tour of Liverpool by Private Taxi: $235
- Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool-From the Cruise Terminal: $27
- Beatles Magical Mystery Tour: $25
- Best of Liverpool Sightseeing Tour by Private Taxi: $253
- City & Beatles Tour - BLUE ROUTE: $25
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: $4.31
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.75
- 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: $6.99
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.31
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park: $7.42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLiverpool £13Vancouver £13
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls: $19
- Liverpool Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $50
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $56
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
- 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
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $139
- Taste of the Valley Wine Tour: $148
- Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $165
- Fraser Valley & White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour: $166
- Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting : $167
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Liverpool and Vancouver, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool is in Europe 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool 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 Liverpool Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool 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 Liverpool or Vancouver?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Liverpool or Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Liverpool during the summer are popular places to visit. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Liverpool this time of year.
In July, Liverpool is generally cooler than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 15°C (60°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Vancouver, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Liverpool gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun.
Liverpool usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Liverpool gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JulyLiverpool 15°C (60°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Liverpool and Vancouver. Many travelers come to Liverpool for the shopping scene and the music scene.
Liverpool is around the same temperature as Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during autumn. Liverpool gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Liverpool usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Liverpool gets 78 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 OctoberLiverpool 12°C (53°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Liverpool as well as Vancouver. Many visitors come to Liverpool in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Vancouver can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Liverpool is a little warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Liverpool in January average around 5°C (42°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).
In the winter, Liverpool often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver. Liverpool gets 53 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Liverpool usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Liverpool gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryLiverpool 5°C (42°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Liverpool are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Liverpool is generally cooler than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 8°C (47°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during spring. Liverpool gets 144 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. In April, Liverpool usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Liverpool gets 51 mm (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 AprilLiverpool 8°C (47°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Liverpool
| Liverpool | Vancouver | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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