How much does a trip to Vancouver cost
A week in Vancouver runs roughly $507–$2545 per person, excluding flights.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
Stanley Park Bicycle Tour
3-hour guided bike tour through Vancouver's most famous park
Vancouver Lookout Observation Deck
Panoramic 360° views of the city from 168 meters
Vancouver Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
1-hour scenic cruise with live guide along the waterfront
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown & Gastown
4-hour guided tour of the city's top highlights
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Vancouver is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
Tap your credit card directly on TransLink readers—no Compass card needed; a day pass (Contactless cap ~$10.75) beats single fares. Taxis: use the official Yellow Cab or Vancouver Taxi app; insist on the meter from YVR (~$25-35 flat zone to downtown).
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $184 | $404 | $808 |
| Transit | $53 | $53 | $53 |
| Stay | $266 | $735 | $1680 |
| eSIM | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| Total per person | $507 | $1196 | $2545 |
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What’s next
- Itinerary
- Trip budgets for nearby cities
FAQ
- How much money to bring to Vancouver for a week?
- A week in Vancouver costs roughly $507–$2545 per person, excluding flights.
- Is food and transit expensive in Vancouver?
- Food runs $26–$115 a day and city transit about $8. Tap your credit card directly on TransLink readers—no Compass card needed; a day pass (Contactless cap ~$10.75) beats single fares. Taxis: use the official Yellow Cab or Vancouver Taxi app; insist on the meter from YVR (~$25-35 flat zone to downtown).