Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Vancouver, 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: Tallinn or Vancouver?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, 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 dayTallinn €95Vancouver €132
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is €132. 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 Tallinn and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Vancouver €81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Vancouver €162
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Vancouver €11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,664
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $118
- Tallinn Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Tallinn hotels: $102
- Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport (TLL): Transfer to Tallinn Port: $102
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn City by minibus: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Car : $91
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport or Port by Luxury Car: $91
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $81
- Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer: $75
- Tallinn Return Airport Transfers: $68
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $65
- Airport Transfer Service: $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport€5.94
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown€20
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15 min Taxi Ride€8.15
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SkyTrain DayPass€6.11
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 and Tofino: $248
- Seaplane Transfer between Vancouver & Nanaimo: $108
- Private Transfer from YVR Airport To Whistler: $511
- City Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $61
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $258
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €36Vancouver €29
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $64
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $137
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€8.23
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: $94
- 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
- Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet: $153
- Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise: $157
- Granville Island Uncorked Walking Food Tour: $161
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Vancouver €34
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Legends and Landmarks: A Tallinn Walking Adventure": $22
- 120 Degrees daily guided walking tour: $27
- 2 Hour Tales of Tallinn Private Car Tour: $66
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Tallinn: $49
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $294
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $188
- 5 Hour Deluxe Shore Excursion in Tallinn from Cruise Port: $48
- 5 Hour Majestic Tallinn Tour from Cruise Port: $45
- Accessible tour in Tallinn: $743
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.60
- Alcohol Tasting Tour In Tallinn: $65
- All-in-One Tallinn - See stunning Estonian Capital from a Cruise Ship or Hotel: $78
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: $2,413
- 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: $2,413
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $710
- 5hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $837
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Vancouver €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $22
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $124
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: $88
- 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
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $139
- Taste of the Valley Wine Tour: $148
- Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $165
- Fraser Valley & White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour: $166
- Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting : $167
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn is in Europe and Vancouver is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver than you might in Tallinn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn or Vancouver in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Vancouver. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Tallinn is generally around the same temperature as Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 17°C (62°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vancouver this time of the year. In Tallinn, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tallinn usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver during summer. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Vancouver. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Tallinn is much colder than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 7°C (44°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Tallinn usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Vancouver in the Winter?
Both Vancouver and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Vancouver can be very cold. Tallinn can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Tallinn is much colder than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tallinn in January average around -5°C (22°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).
Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Tallinn gets 25 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, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Tallinn during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the natural beauty.
The weather in Tallinn can be very cold. In April, Tallinn is generally much colder than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 4°C (39°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the spring, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Tallinn gets 186 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. Tallinn usually gets less rain in April than Vancouver. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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