Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Norfolk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Norfolk or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Norfolk or Vancouver? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Norfolk or Vancouver?
Norfolk
The city of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Virginia is a port city holding a large Navy and shipping presence in its harbor. With a long history as a strategic military point, Norfolk is home to the largest Navy base in the world, Naval Station Norfolk. Other attractions include opportunities for dining, shopping, and entertainment as well as many parks and memorials.
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 in United States of America, The Best One Week (7-Day) 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 dayNorfolk $166Vancouver $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Norfolk is $166, 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 Norfolk and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNorfolk $84Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNorfolk $168Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Norfolk and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Norfolk 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: Norfolk Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Norfolk $54Vancouver $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Norfolk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Norfolk:
- Bamville Transportation (Private & Airport Transfers): $275
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 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: $425
- 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 Norfolk or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Norfolk 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 dayNorfolk $49Vancouver $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Norfolk
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Norfolk.
- Norfolk Buffet Dinner Cruise : $101
- Buffet Dinner Cruise: $101
- Norfolk Father's Day Buffet Dinner Cruise: $126
- Norfolk Mother's Day Signature Dinner Cruise: $169
- Norfolk 4th of July Buffet Dinner Cruise: $182
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.Norfolk $14Vancouver $36
Tours and Activities in Norfolk
Here are a few actual costs in Norfolk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Electric Bike Rental Downtown Norfolk (self guided tour) : $60
- Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Norfolk with Holly Jolly Hunt: $20
- Neon District Contemporary Art Walking Tour: $32
- Norfolk Buffet Brunch Cruise : $84
- Norfolk Father's Day Buffet Brunch Cruise: $104
- Elizabeth River Candlelit Buffet Lunch Cruise: $67
- Elizabeth River Sunday Buffet Brunch Cruise: $95
- Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin Combo Ticket: $38
- Skip the Line: Virginia Living Museum Admission Ticket: $22
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: $4.82
- 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: $6.94
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.30
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park: $7.42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNorfolk $10Vancouver $16
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 Norfolk and Vancouver, we can see that Norfolk 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 Norfolk would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Norfolk 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 Norfolk Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Norfolk or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Norfolk. When comparing the sizes of Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk or Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Norfolk during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Norfolk for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Norfolk is a little warmer than Vancouver in the summer. The daily temperature in Norfolk averages around 79°F (26°C) in July, and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Vancouver, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Norfolk. In the summer, Norfolk often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver. Norfolk gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Norfolk. Norfolk usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Norfolk gets 5.7 inches (145 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNorfolk 79°F (26°C)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Norfolk or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Norfolk and Vancouver. The autumn months attract visitors to Norfolk because of the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Norfolk is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Norfolk in October average around 62°F (16°C), and Vancouver averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In Norfolk, it's very sunny this time of the year. Norfolk usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during autumn. Norfolk gets 211 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, Norfolk usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Norfolk gets 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNorfolk 62°F (16°C)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Norfolk or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Norfolk as well as Vancouver. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Norfolk this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vancouver. It's quite cold in Norfolk in the winter. In January, Norfolk is generally around the same temperature as Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Norfolk average around 39°F (4°C), and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
In the winter, Norfolk often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Norfolk gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Norfolk usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Norfolk gets 3.3 inches (85 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNorfolk 39°F (4°C)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Norfolk or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Norfolk are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Norfolk is much warmer than Vancouver in the spring. The daily temperature in Norfolk averages around 58°F (14°C) in April, and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Norfolk. Norfolk usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during spring. Norfolk gets 253 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, Norfolk usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Norfolk gets 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNorfolk 58°F (14°C)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Norfolk
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 inches (145 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 inches (150 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 53°F (12°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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