Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Nashville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nashville 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 Nashville 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: Nashville or Vancouver?
Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, known as Music City USA and home to the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, is waiting for vacationers and tourists. Even though musical attractions may be Nashville's main showcases, there are still plenty of other places and activities to check out, like hiking along shorelines, visit urban parks filled with entertainment, fishing, zoos, museums, take in shows in a variety of venues and so much more. Nashville tourism is also a discount, coupon friendly town for independent travelers and families. There are also many free attractions to enable you to enjoy all that this part of God's country has to offer.
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 Cultural Tours in United States of America, The Best Photography Tours in 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 dayNashville $172Vancouver $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Nashville is $172, 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 Nashville and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNashville $99Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNashville $198Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Nashville and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Nashville 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: Nashville Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nashville $21Vancouver $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nashville
Also for Nashville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer to Nashville Airport and Hotel: $128
- Airport to Hotel Private Transfer: $125
- Nashville Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Nashville: $111
- Nashville accomodation to Nashville Airport (BNA) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
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 Nashville or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Nashville 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 dayNashville $41Vancouver $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nashville
For Nashville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Nashville Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
- Neighborhood Food Tour on E-bikes: $79
- The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Franklin, TN: $94
- The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Nashville, TN: $94
- Nashville Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99
- General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville: $113
- General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise: $138
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.Nashville $27Vancouver $36
Tours and Activities in Nashville
For Nashville, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Franklin Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with Live Narration: $39
- Nashville Ghosts: Hauntings of Music City Tour By Junket: $30
- 1 Hour Nashville Insider Photoshoot Tour in the Gulch: $79
- 2 Hour Narrated Sightseeing Tractor Tour of Nashville: $59
- 2-Hour Guided E-Bicycle Sightseeing Tour of Nashville: $117
- 90-Minute Monster Truck Joyride City Tour of Nashville: $53
- Adventureworks Ziplines at Nashville West: $61
- Amazing Nashville Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $44
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ: Nashville Adventure: $189
- Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus: $40
- Big E’s Bronco Tours - Nashville Music History and Cultural Tour: $45
- Civil Rights Tour Of Nashville: $156
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 dayNashville $15Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Nashville
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nashville:
- Nashville's Annual New Year's Eve Pub Crawl: $25
- Nashville's Annual Crawl-O-Ween Pub Crawl: $25
- Nashville's Annual Saint Patrick's Day Pub Crawl: $25
- Music City Pub Crawl: $25
- Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting: $29
- Seeking Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Nashville Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Nashville's Honky-Tonk Walking Sightseeing Pub Crawl: $31
- Drinkers & Thinkers Pub Crawl: $33
- Nashville's Lost Spirits: Murder and True Crime Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Nashville Lost Spirits: Murder True Crime Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Nashville Drinkers & Thinkers Pub Crawl: $35
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 Nashville and Vancouver, we can see that Nashville 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 Nashville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nashville 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 Nashville Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nashville or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Nashville. When comparing the sizes of Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville or Vancouver in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nashville and Vancouver. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nashville this time of year.
Nashville is much warmer than Vancouver in the summer. The daily temperature in Nashville averages around 81°F (27°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 Nashville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nashville usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver during summer. Nashville gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Nashville usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Nashville gets 3.9 inches (99 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 JulyNashville 81°F (27°C)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Nashville or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Nashville as well as Vancouver. Many travelers come to Nashville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Nashville is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nashville in October average around 62°F (17°C), and Vancouver averages at about 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nashville this time of the year. In the autumn, Nashville often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Nashville gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Nashville usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. Nashville gets 2.6 inches (67 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 OctoberNashville 62°F (17°C)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Nashville or Vancouver in the Winter?
Both Vancouver and Nashville are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Nashville in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vancouver can be very cold during winter. Nashville can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Nashville is generally cooler than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Nashville average around 38°F (4°C), and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Nashville usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Nashville gets 134 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, Nashville usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Nashville gets 3.4 inches (87 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 JanuaryNashville 38°F (4°C)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Nashville or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Nashville during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Nashville for the activities around the city during these months.
Nashville is much warmer than Vancouver in the spring. The daily temperature in Nashville averages around 62°F (16°C) in April, and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Nashville. In the spring, Nashville often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Nashville gets 234 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. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nashville. Nashville usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Vancouver. Nashville gets 4.3 inches (110 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 AprilNashville 62°F (16°C)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Nashville
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 inches (123 mm) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 inches (110 mm) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 inches (123 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 inches (117 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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