Which place is cheaper, Winnipeg or Richmond?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Richmond or Winnipeg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Richmond and Winnipeg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Richmond or Winnipeg?
Richmond
One of the oldest American cities, Richmond was established in 1607 by English settlers led by Captain Christopher Newport and Captain John Smith. During the Civil War it existed as the capital of the Confederacy, and today it remains the capital of the U.S. state of Virginia. There are many historic sights to see and museums to explore, as well as plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Its heart is The Forks, a historic site at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, with warehouses converted to shops and restaurants, plus ample green space dedicated to festivals, concerts and exhibits. Nearby, the Exchange District is known for its well-preserved, early 20th-century architecture and numerous art galleries. Rising above the prairie, Winnipeg is a metropolis where you least expect it. Cultured, confident and captivating, it’s more than just a pit stop on the Trans-Canada haul, but a destination in its own right, with a couple of world-class museums and a wonderfully diverse dining scene.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRichmond $161Winnipeg $251
The average daily cost (per person) in Richmond is $161, while the average daily cost in Winnipeg is $251. 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 Richmond and Winnipeg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRichmond $101Winnipeg $92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRichmond $202Winnipeg $184
Compare Hotels in Richmond and Winnipeg
Looking for a hotel in Richmond or Winnipeg? 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: Richmond Hotel Prices and Winnipeg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Richmond $72Winnipeg -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Richmond
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Richmond:
- Richmond Airport (RIC) to Richmond City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $72
- Richmond City to Richmond Airport (RIC) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Richmond Airport (RIC) to Richmond city - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Winnipeg
Also for Winnipeg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Winnipeg Airport to Winnipeg Accommodation : $37
- Private Transfer from Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Winnipeg Hotels: $61
- Private Transfer from Winnipeg Hotels to Winnipeg Airport: $61
- Winnipeg accomodation to Winnipeg Airport (YWG) - Departure Private Transfer: $61
- Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Winnipeg accomodation - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Winnipeg accomodation - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $122
- Arrivals Private Transfer from Richardson Airport: $141
- Winnipeg One way Private transfer from/to the Airport: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Richmond or Winnipeg?
Prices for flights to both Winnipeg and Richmond 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 dayRichmond $21Winnipeg $5.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Richmond
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Richmond.
- The Carytown Food Tour in Richmond: $80
- Church Hill Food Tour in Richmond, VA: $80
- Church Hill Food Tour: $80
- Trendy Carytown Food Tour: $80
- Arts District Food Tour in Richmond: $85
- Arts District Walking Food Tour: $85
- Delicious Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond: $90
- Pizza & Ice Cream Tour: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Richmond $13Winnipeg $2.52
Tours and Activities in Richmond
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Richmond are as follows:
- Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Richmond: $44
- Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tour: $25
- Church Hill Segway Tour in Richmond: $80
- Discover Downtown Richmond Bike Tour: $125
- Guided Walking Tour of Richmond: $38
- Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour: $30
- Historic Trolley Tour: $38
- Hollywood Cemetery Segway Tour in Richmond: $76
- Hollywood Cemetery Tour Richmond Lore and Civil War: $24
- Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour: $30
- RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond: $187
- Richmond Downtown Walking Tour: $38
Tours and Activities in Winnipeg
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Winnipeg.
- Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Ghost Tour: $5.11
- Assiniboine Park Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.11
- Wealthy Beginnings Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- Winnipeg in the Limelight: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- The Forks Self-Guided Smartphone Tour with Audio: $5.11
- Manitoba Legislative Grounds Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- The Forks Historic Site: a Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.23
- Manitoba Legislative Grounds: a Smartphone Audio Tour & Trivia Challenge: $5.23
- Winnipeg in the Limelight: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.23
- Discover Assiniboine Park with a Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.23
- Winnipeg's Wealthy Beginnings: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.23
- Winnipeg's Most Haunted: a Smartphone Audio Ghost Tour: $5.23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRichmond -Winnipeg -
Sample the Local Flavors in Richmond
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Richmond:
- Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl : $34
- Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Drink Richmond Craft Brewery Crawl: $74
- Richmond Craft Brewery Crawl By Junket: $74
- Brewery Tour of Richmond, VA: $90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Richmond and Winnipeg, we can see that Winnipeg is more expensive. And not only is Richmond much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Richmond would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Richmond 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 Winnipeg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Winnipeg than you might in Richmond.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Richmond Expensive? and Is Winnipeg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Richmond or Winnipeg?
Winnipeg has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Richmond. When comparing the sizes of Richmond and Winnipeg, 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 Richmond or Winnipeg?
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 Richmond or Winnipeg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Richmond as well as Winnipeg. Many travelers come to Richmond for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Richmond is generally a little warmer than Winnipeg. Daily temperatures in Richmond average around 78°F (26°C), and Winnipeg fluctuates around 21°C (71°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Winnipeg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Richmond this time of the year. In the summer, Richmond often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Winnipeg. Richmond gets 305 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Winnipeg receives 328 hours of full sun.
Richmond receives a lot of rain in the summer. Richmond usually gets more rain in July than Winnipeg. Richmond gets 5 inches (128 mm) of rain, while Winnipeg receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRichmond 78°F (26°C)Winnipeg 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Richmond or Winnipeg in the Autumn?
Both Winnipeg and Richmond are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Richmond in the autumn for the shopping scene.
Richmond is much warmer than Winnipeg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Richmond averages around 59°F (15°C) in October, and Winnipeg fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Richmond. Richmond usually receives more sunshine than Winnipeg during autumn. Richmond gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Winnipeg receives 147 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Richmond usually receives more rain than Winnipeg. Richmond gets 3.5 inches (90 mm) of rain, while Winnipeg receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRichmond 59°F (15°C)Winnipeg 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Richmond or Winnipeg in the Winter?
Both Winnipeg and Richmond during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Richmond for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Winnipeg can be very cold. Richmond can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Richmond is much warmer than Winnipeg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Richmond in January average around 36°F (2°C), and Winnipeg averages at about -17°C (2°F).
In the winter, Richmond often gets more sunshine than Winnipeg. Richmond gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Winnipeg receives 115 hours of full sun.
Richmond usually gets more rain in January than Winnipeg. Richmond gets 3.2 inches (83 mm) of rain, while Winnipeg receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRichmond 36°F (2°C)Winnipeg -17°C (2°F)
Should I visit Richmond or Winnipeg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Richmond and Winnipeg.
In April, Richmond is generally much warmer than Winnipeg. Daily temperatures in Richmond average around 58°F (14°C), and Winnipeg fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Winnipeg this time of the year. In Richmond, it's very sunny this time of the year. Richmond usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Winnipeg during spring. Richmond gets 265 hours of sunny skies, while Winnipeg receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Richmond usually receives more rain than Winnipeg. Richmond gets 3 inches (75 mm) of rain, while Winnipeg receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRichmond 58°F (14°C)Winnipeg 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Winnipeg and Richmond
| Richmond | Winnipeg | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 inches (83 mm) | -17°C (2°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 inches (80 mm) | -14°C (8°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | -6°C (22°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 58°F (14°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) | 5°C (42°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 inches (98 mm) | 13°C (56°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 78°F (26°C) | 5 inches (128 mm) | 21°C (71°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 inches (113 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) | 14°C (57°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 inches (90 mm) | 7°C (45°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 inches (81 mm) | -3°C (26°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | -13°C (9°F) | 19 mm (0.7 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.