Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or The Hague?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit The Hague or Vancouver?
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 The Hague and Vancouver can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: The Hague or Vancouver?
The Hague
The Hague is a metropolitan city in the province of South Holland, where the Dutch government is located. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima currently reside there with their three children. The Hague is home to the U.N.'s International Court of Justice, as well as the International Criminal Court. It is the third largest city in the country, with a population of just over 500,000.
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 Luxury Tours to Netherlands, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands, 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 dayThe Hague €178Vancouver €132
The average daily cost (per person) in The Hague is €178, 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 The Hague and Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personThe Hague €104Vancouver €81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomThe Hague €208Vancouver €162
Compare Hotels in The Hague and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in The Hague 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: The Hague Hotel Prices and Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.The Hague €19Vancouver €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in The Hague
Also for The Hague, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amsterdam: Private Transfer to/from The Hague: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Schiphol Airport: $258
- Private Transfer from The Hague City to Schiphol Airport : $137
- Private Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam: $137
- Taxi Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: $126
- Eindhoven: Train Transfer Eindhoven from/to Den Haag: $28
- Amsterdam: Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Den Haag: $20
- Amsterdam: Train Transfer Amsterdam from/to Den Haag: $17
- Utrecht: Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Den Haag: $16
- Den Haag: Train Transfer Den Haag from/to Rotterdam: $8.29
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 The Hague or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver and The Hague 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 dayThe Hague €55Vancouver €29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in The Hague
For The Hague, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- WALKING DINNER DELFT | 3 courses incl. 3 drinks and a lot of fun: $87
- WALKING DINNER ZOETERMEER | 3 courses + 3 drinks and a lot of fun: $87
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.The Hague €34Vancouver €34
Tours and Activities in The Hague
For The Hague, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in Delft: $3.27
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in The Hague: $3.27
- Amsterdam: The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Private Day Tour: $538
- Bicycle tour The Hague Highlights: $27
- Boattour The Hague and Scheveningen: $188
- Delft: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.29
- Den Haag: Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive Tour: $74
- Discover Delft with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
- Discover The Hague's city center with an Outside Escape game tour: $27
- Drive it yourself electric Dune & Summer Flower GPS audio tour: $97
- Drive it yourself electric History and Castle GPS audio tour: $97
- Drive it yourself electric Tulip and Flower Fields GPS audio tour: $139
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 dayThe Hague €30Vancouver €15
Sample the Local Flavors in The Hague
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in The Hague:
- The Hague Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
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 The Hague and Vancouver, we can see that The Hague is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since The Hague 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 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 The Hague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in The Hague 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 The Hague Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, The Hague or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of The Hague. When comparing the sizes of The Hague 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 The Hague 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 The Hague or Vancouver in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both The Hague and Vancouver. Many visitors come to The Hague in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
The Hague is around the same temperature as Vancouver in the summer. The daily temperature in The Hague averages around 17°C (62°F) 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 The Hague, it's very sunny this time of the year. The Hague usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during summer. The Hague gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, The Hague usually receives more rain than Vancouver. The Hague gets 75 mm (3 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 JulyThe Hague 17°C (62°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit The Hague or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to The Hague as well as Vancouver. Most visitors come to The Hague for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
In the autumn, The Hague is around the same temperature as Vancouver. Typically, the autumn temperatures in The Hague in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Vancouver averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, The Hague often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. The Hague gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. The Hague usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. The Hague gets 72 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 OctoberThe Hague 11°C (51°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit The Hague or Vancouver in the Winter?
Both Vancouver and The Hague are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to The Hague because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Vancouver in the winter. The weather in The Hague can be very cold. In January, The Hague is generally much colder than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in The Hague average around 2°C (36°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
The Hague usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during winter. The Hague gets 47 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, The Hague usually receives less rain than Vancouver. The Hague gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryThe Hague 2°C (36°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit The Hague or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and The Hague during the spring are popular places to visit. The activities around the city are the main draw to The Hague this time of year.
The Hague is cooler than Vancouver in the spring. The daily temperature in The Hague averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the spring, The Hague often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. The Hague gets 158 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. The Hague usually gets less rain in April than Vancouver. The Hague gets 52 mm (2 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 AprilThe Hague 8°C (46°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and The Hague
| The Hague | Vancouver | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 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.