How to See Vancouver on a Budget

Vancouver is one of the most livable cities in Northbetween an expensive vacation, versus a budget
America. Unfortunately, it can be costly to visitone.
compared to other cities in Canada. There are severalTransportation in Vancouver is generally cheap, if you
major costs associated with any type of travelingcan avoid taking the taxi. Vancouver has an efficient
you do. They consist of flight, accommodation,rapid transit system called SkyTrain, which is
transportation, tickets and admissions, and food. Toessentially automated trains running on elevated
travel on a budget, it is important to keep the overalltracks. The bus network in Vancouver is also
cost down, which can be easily achieved with a bit ofextensive, and can take you places where the
planning and research.SkyTrain does not reach. The transit fare purchased
Although the bulk of popular attractions in Vancouverworks for both SkyTrain and buses, allowing you
is concentrated in the downtown/city-centre, thatunlimited access to these services for up to 90
doesn't mean you need to book accommodation thatminutes. By purchasing the DayPass for $9, you can
is within the city core. Several budget hotels arehave unlimited access to these services for the
available on the outskirts of downtown Vancouver,entire day. FareSavers are also another way you can
including the Budget Inn Patricia Vancouver Hotel,save money. By buying 10 fares at once, you enjoy
which offers private rooms for as low as $40 a night.an average saving of 16% over the regular fare
Other budget chain hotels are available, includingprice.
Holiday Inn and Ramada Hotel. For even cheaperYou can further save on tickets, admissions and food
accommodation, look for hostels with sharedby purchasing an Entertainment Book for Vancouver
accommodation, which can be as cheap as $30 aahead of time. Depending on when you make the
night.purchase, the book can be discounted as much as
The cost of flight can be reduced if you travel during75%, making it very cheap to buy. The book
the low season. Many airlines will offer discountcontains many buy-one-get-one coupons, allowing
airfare, but will only keep the discount window openyou to visit attractions such as the Vancouver
for a short period of time. It is worthwhile to visitAquarium, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, and others for
websites such as Price Network or Red Flag Dealshalf the cost. You can also use the coupons for
where other users will post special flight dealsmany fine dining and casual dining restaurants, if you
periodically. This can really spell the differenceever get tired from eating fast food.