Taking a look at accommodation and tickets for the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver
High prices prevail for downtown accommodation, prime tickets for match night 1 in Vancouver.
Lots of rooms and many tickets available in FIFA World Cup host city Vancouver on June 13.
For a price.
During an 11 a.m. scan on the first match day, theBreaker found numerous vacancies at some of the closest hotels to B.C. Place Stadium, site of Australia versus Turkey.
A king bed at the Marriott Hotel in the Parq Casino complex — just a corner kick away from the stadium — is $2,355.
That is the lowest price advertised for one night and includes taxes and fees.
At the Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel, one queen bed costs $641.46.
Airbnb
A one-bedroom condo near the Sandman is $625.
Looking for a bargain? Someone In Kerrisdale is offering a “small, simple and soothing room” with a bathroom for $179.
Still need tickets?
FIFA’s last minute ticketing website advertises the lowest price for a ticket at $530 on level 4. A handful also remain available on level 2 for $630.
Over on StubHub, the get-in price is $429 for a level 2 corner seat.
At the high-end, eight VIP packages, which include catered food and drink, are going for $88,158 each.
11th hour bargains?
Prices for tickets and beds are generally not static and likely to fall as the 9 p.m. Pacific Time kickoff approaches. Some sellers will undoubtedly offer last minute discounts to unload inventory.
Some, however, may be out of luck if the demand is not there.
Call out
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