Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Moncton?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Moncton or Vancouver?
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 Moncton and Vancouver. 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: Moncton or Vancouver?
Moncton
Moncton is the largest city in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Located in the Petitcodiac River Valley with access to the Bay of Fundy, and, by extension, the Atlantic Ocean, Moncton is also at the geographic center of Canada's Maritime Provinces. Today, the city's most famous attraction is Magnetic Hill, though there are also plenty of parks, museums, galleries, theatres, and other venues for entertainment.
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 Camping Tours in Canada, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoncton $107Vancouver $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Moncton is $107, 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 Moncton and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoncton $29Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoncton $58Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Moncton and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Moncton 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: Moncton Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moncton -Vancouver $12
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:
- Private Vancouver Airport (YVR) Transfer to Whistler: $608
- Private Transfer from Whistler to Vancouver Airport YVR: $599
- Private Transfer from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler: $567
- Private Transfer from YVR Airport To Whistler: $508
- Vancouver Airport(YVR): Transfer to Canada Place Cruise Port: $423
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $423
- Maximize Your Cruise Adventure: Vancouver Tour & Transfer: $290
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $281
- Private Transfer, Langley, BC to Vancouver International Airport-VIP Sedan: $280
- Vancouver Cruise Transfers/ City Sightseeing Tour Private: $276
- Private Transfer from Vancouver (YVR) Airport to Vancouver City: $269
- Private Transfer from Vancouver City to Vancouver (YVR) Airport: $269
Is it cheaper to fly into Moncton or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Moncton 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 dayMoncton $56Vancouver $31
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: $84
- 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: $141
- 3-Hour Bowen Island Boat Cruise with Dinner: $152
- Granville Island Uncorked Vancouver - Walking Food Tour: $156
- Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moncton $79Vancouver $36
Tours and Activities in Moncton
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Moncton.
- Moncton Self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt: $38
- Moncton, NB: Murder Mystery Detective Experience: $11
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Guided Bike /E-bike Tour in Whistler From Vancouver: $220
- Half-day Hike and Bike Tour in Vancouver: $131
- Sunshine Coast Escape (Around Vancouver) Small Group Tour: $146
- Whistler Discovery and Waterfalls Small Group Tour: : $198
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $102
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour - Vancouver's Highlights: $256
- 2-in-1 Vancouver city Tour: $233
- 3-Day Vancouver City Tour Package With Whistler & Victoria: $2,398
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $454
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $580
- 4-Hour Private Tour of Vancouver's Gardens: $332
- 5 Days in Vancouver Multiactivity Adventure Tour: $2,398
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoncton $4.54Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $22
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl: $25
- 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: $137
- 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
- Private Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $332
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moncton and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver is more expensive. And not only is Moncton much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Moncton would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moncton 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 Moncton.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moncton Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moncton or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Moncton. When comparing the sizes of Moncton 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 Moncton or Vancouver?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Moncton or Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Moncton are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Moncton is around the same temperature as Vancouver. Typically, the summer temperatures in Moncton in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Vancouver averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Moncton. In July, Moncton usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Moncton gets 103 mm (4 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMoncton 19°C (66°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Moncton or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Moncton during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Moncton is generally cooler than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Moncton average around 8°C (46°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Moncton. Moncton usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. Moncton gets 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMoncton 8°C (46°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Moncton or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Moncton and Vancouver.
Vancouver can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Moncton. Moncton is much colder than Vancouver in the winter. The daily temperature in Moncton averages around -8°C (17°F) in January, and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the winter. Moncton gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Moncton usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Moncton gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMoncton -8°C (17°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Moncton or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Moncton as well as Vancouver.
Moncton can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Moncton is much colder than Vancouver. Typically, the spring temperatures in Moncton in April average around 3°C (38°F), and Vancouver averages at about 9°C (49°F).
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Moncton receives a lot of rain in the spring. Moncton usually gets less rain in April than Vancouver. Moncton gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMoncton 3°C (38°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Moncton
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -8°C (17°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | -8°C (18°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (38°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (60°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 103 mm (4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | -5°C (23°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.