Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Mystic?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mystic 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 Mystic 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: Mystic or Vancouver?
Mystic
Mystic is a popular tourist destination in Connecticut for its many marinas, historic buildings, aquarium, and seaport. It was historically a shipbuilding and maritime town but today it attracts crowds from many nearby states and regions. Sailing trips are a fun activity that get visitors out on the water. The town is also near Foxwoods Casino.
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 Tours for Seniors to United States of America, The Best Contiki Tours to United States of America, 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 dayMystic $210Vancouver $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Mystic is $210, 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 Mystic and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMystic $125Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMystic $250Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Mystic and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Mystic 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: Mystic Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mystic $56Vancouver $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:
- Yvr Airport to Whistler and Whistler to Yvr Airport transfers: $111
- White Rock to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Seaplane Transfer between Vancouver & Nanaimo: $206
- Private Transfer from YVR Airport To Whistler: $511
- City Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $61
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $283
- Vancouver to Victoria: Ferry with Bus Transfer: $73
- Vancouver to Victoria, Coach Bus Transfer: $74
- Vancouver to Victoria - Vancouver Hotel Pickup - Coach Bus Transfer: $83
- Vancouver to Victoria - Vancouver Cruise Terminal Pickup - Coach Bus Transfer: $87
- Vancouver hotels to Canada Place Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $93
- Vancouver Cruise ship Transfer to Airport/City Hotel: $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Mystic or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Mystic 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 dayMystic $52Vancouver $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:
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $84
- The Gastown Experience Walking Food Tour: $85
- 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
- Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise: $157
- Granville Island Uncorked Walking Food Tour: $161
- Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures: $163
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mystic $24Vancouver $36
Tours and Activities in Mystic
For Mystic, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour: $30
- Moonlit Mystic Graveyard Ghost Tour: $35
- Mystic Moonlit Graveyard Ghost Tour: $30
- Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure : $31
- Ghosts of Christmas Past Downtown Walking Tour: $30
- Guided Ghost Tour of Downtown Mystic at Night: $35
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: $219
- Sunshine Coast Escape (Around Vancouver) Small Group Tour: $145
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $102
- 2 Days Leavenworth Christmastown Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng): $192
- 2-in-1 Vancouver city Tour: $234
- 3-Day Vancouver City Tour Package With Whistler & Victoria: $2,411
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $456
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $583
- 4-Hour Private Tour of Vancouver's Gardens: $334
- 5 Days in Vancouver Multiactivity Adventure Tour: $2,411
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $709
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $836
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMystic $31Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Mystic
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mystic:
- Paranormal Pub Crawl: Beer Tour: $75
- Paranormal Pub Crawl: Beer Tour: $75
- Spirits of Cocktail Pub Crawl: $100
- Spirits of Cocktail Pub Crawl: $100
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
- 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: $148
- Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $164
- Fraser Valley & White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour: $166
- Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting : $167
- Full-Day Private Fraser Valley Wine Tour from Vancouver: $189
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mystic and Vancouver, we can see that Mystic is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Mystic would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mystic 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 Mystic Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mystic or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 370 times larger than the population of Mystic. When comparing the sizes of Mystic 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 Mystic 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 Mystic or Vancouver in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mystic and Vancouver. The summer months attract visitors to Mystic because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Mystic is a little warmer than Vancouver in the summer. The daily temperature in Mystic averages around 73°F (23°C) in July, and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vancouver this time of the year. In Mystic, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mystic usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver during summer. Mystic gets 293 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Mystic usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Mystic gets 2.8 inches (72 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMystic 73°F (23°C)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Mystic or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Mystic as well as Vancouver. The shopping scene are the main draw to Mystic this time of year.
In the autumn, Mystic is a little warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mystic in October average around 53°F (12°C), and Vancouver averages at about 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mystic this time of the year. In the autumn, Mystic often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Mystic gets 211 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Mystic usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. Mystic gets 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMystic 53°F (12°C)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Mystic or Vancouver in the Winter?
Both Vancouver and Mystic are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Mystic for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vancouver can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Mystic. In January, Mystic is generally much colder than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Mystic average around 28°F (-2°C), and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Mystic usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Mystic gets 170 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In January, Mystic usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Mystic gets 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMystic 28°F (-2°C)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Mystic or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Mystic during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Mystic in the spring for the beaches.
Mystic is around the same temperature as Vancouver in the spring. The daily temperature in Mystic averages around 48°F (9°C) in April, and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Mystic. In the spring, Mystic often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Mystic gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun.
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Mystic usually gets less rain in April than Vancouver. Mystic gets 3.7 inches (94 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMystic 48°F (9°C)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Mystic
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 38°F (3°C) | 4 inches (101 mm) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 inches (72 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 inches (115 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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