Which place is cheaper, Winnipeg or Seattle?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seattle or Winnipeg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Seattle or Winnipeg, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Seattle or Winnipeg?
Seattle
Situated on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington, Seattle is the largest city in the United States Pacific Northwest. It's a beautiful city surrounded by the water and mountains and filled with evergreen trees. It's also the home of some famous American institutions including Starbucks Coffee, Amazon, and Microsoft. The population of almost 700,000 continues to grow. As of 2014, the city was considered the fastest growing major city in the United States. The entire metropolitan area has about 3.6 million residents, making it the 15th largest metro area in the US. The natural beauty, growing economy, and educational base give Seattle a youthful vibe that keep the city young and energetic.
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 daySeattle $205Winnipeg $251
The average daily cost (per person) in Seattle is $205, 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 Seattle and Winnipeg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeattle $120Winnipeg $92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeattle $240Winnipeg $184
Compare Hotels in Seattle and Winnipeg
Looking for a hotel in Seattle 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: Seattle Hotel Prices and Winnipeg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seattle $30Winnipeg -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seattle
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Seattle:
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Lightrail from Airport (for 2)$5.50
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Roundtrip Ferry to Bainbridge Island (for 2)$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seattle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seattle:
- Smith Cove Terminal: Private Transfer to Seattle hotels: $308
- Seattle Tacoma Airport(SEA): Transfer to Smith Cove Terminal: $308
- Seattle, WA: Seaplane transfer to Vancouver, BC: $283
- Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA): Private Transfer to Seattle: $265
- Private Transfer Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle center or port by Minibus or SUV: $195
- From Seattle Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $175
- From Seattle Airport - Transfer to Hotel & Homes: $175
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle Seattle Airport (SEA) -Seattle Downtown: $171
- Seattle Tacoma Airport to Summit at Snoqualmie Arrival Transfer: $153
- Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) to Smith Cove Terminal - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $149
- Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $149
- From Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries Tour w/ Transfer: $145
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 Seattle or Winnipeg?
Prices for flights to both Winnipeg and Seattle 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 daySeattle $51Winnipeg $5.40
Typical Food Prices in Seattle
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seattle are as follows:
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Expresso & cookie at Pier 70$7.00
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Cashews at Pike Place Market$6.00
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6 Mini Donuts at Pike Place Market$3.25
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Chinese Lunch in International District (for 2)$21
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Breakfast at Lowel's in Pike Place Market (for 2)$32
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Breakfast at French Cafe (for 2)$37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seattle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seattle.
- Seattle : Fun Cooking Classes With Chef Seamus: $60
- Secret Food Tours Seattle: $65
- Seattle Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market- 2 Hours: $67
- Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour: $67
- Eat Around the World Seattle Food Tour: $69
- International District Food Tour: $69
- Street Food Tour of South Lake Union: $75
- Secret Food Tours: Seattle Pike Place Market: $85
- Pike Place Market Food Tour: $99
- Small Group Cooking Class: $138
- Private Seattle Cooking Class with a Chef in Her Home: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seattle $16Winnipeg $2.52
Tours and Activities in Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
- 3 Hour Seattle City Tour: $90
- 2 Hour Seattle City Snapshots Tour: $85
- 2 Hour Sound Tour: $98
- 2-Hour Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour: $45
- 3 Hours Electric Bike Tour of Seattle's Waterways, Nature and Neighborhoods: $87
- 5-hour Seattle and Suburbs Attractions Tour: $185
- Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour: $29
- Best of Seattle Small Group Walking Tour W/ Space Needle: $244
- Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle: $125
- Chef Guided Happy Hour Tour - Cocktails, Bubbles and Bites: $140
- CitySightseeing Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras: $43
- Customized Mount Rainier Tour from Seattle: $176
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 daySeattle $16Winnipeg -
Sample the Local Flavors in Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $38
- Where the Hops Grow! Yakima Brewery Tour : $40
- Woodinville Wine Country: Downtown Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Woodinville Wine Country: Artisan Hill Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Brewery and Restaurant Tour of Historic Seattle Neighborhood: $109
- Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour : $120
- From Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tasting: $262
- Snoqualmie Falls + Wine Tasting: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour: $263
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seattle and Winnipeg, we can see that Winnipeg is more expensive. And not only is Seattle much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Seattle would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Seattle 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 Seattle.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seattle Expensive? and Is Winnipeg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seattle or Winnipeg?
Winnipeg has a larger population, and is about 11% larger than the population of Seattle. When comparing the sizes of Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle or Winnipeg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Seattle as well as Winnipeg. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seattle this time of year.
In July, Seattle is generally cooler than Winnipeg. Daily temperatures in Seattle average around 67°F (19°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 Seattle this time of the year. In the summer, Seattle often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Winnipeg. Seattle gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Winnipeg receives 328 hours of full sun.
Seattle usually gets less rain in July than Winnipeg. Seattle gets 0.9 inches (22 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 JulySeattle 67°F (19°C)Winnipeg 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Seattle or Winnipeg in the Autumn?
Both Winnipeg and Seattle are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Seattle for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Seattle is much warmer than Winnipeg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seattle averages around 54°F (12°C) in October, and Winnipeg fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Seattle usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Winnipeg during autumn. Seattle gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Winnipeg receives 147 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Seattle usually receives more rain than Winnipeg. Seattle gets 3.3 inches (83 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 OctoberSeattle 54°F (12°C)Winnipeg 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Seattle or Winnipeg in the Winter?
Both Winnipeg and Seattle during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Seattle in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Winnipeg can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Seattle is much warmer than Winnipeg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seattle in January average around 42°F (5°C), and Winnipeg averages at about -17°C (2°F).
In the winter, Seattle often gets less sunshine than Winnipeg. Seattle gets 67 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Winnipeg receives 115 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Seattle. Seattle usually gets more rain in January than Winnipeg. Seattle gets 5.4 inches (136 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 JanuarySeattle 42°F (5°C)Winnipeg -17°C (2°F)
Should I visit Seattle or Winnipeg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seattle and Winnipeg. Most visitors come to Seattle for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Seattle is generally much warmer than Winnipeg. Daily temperatures in Seattle average around 51°F (11°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 Seattle, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seattle usually receives less sunshine than Winnipeg during spring. Seattle gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Winnipeg receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Seattle usually receives more rain than Winnipeg. Seattle gets 2.5 inches (64 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 AprilSeattle 51°F (11°C)Winnipeg 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Winnipeg and Seattle
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 inches (136 mm) | -17°C (2°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 45°F (7°C) | 4 inches (102 mm) | -14°C (8°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) | -6°C (22°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 inches (64 mm) | 5°C (42°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 inches (47 mm) | 13°C (56°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) | 21°C (71°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) | 14°C (57°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | 7°C (45°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 inches (144 mm) | -3°C (26°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 42°F (6°C) | 6 inches (152 mm) | -13°C (9°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
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