The average price of a 7-day trip to Alberta is $1,022 for a solo traveler, $1,556 for a couple, and $1,851 for a family of 4. Alberta hotels range from $51 to $231 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Alberta (from all airports) are between $510 and $754 per person for economy flights and $1,601 to $2,368 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $79 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Alberta
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Alberta and stay in a Alberta hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Alberta is usually late January.
Average Alberta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Alberta for a week is $1,070-$1,814($153-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $378 to $655 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Alberta for a week is $1,714-$3,023($245-$432 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $756 to $1,311 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Alberta for a week is $3,322-$5,878($475-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $153 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,513 to $2,622 for economy
Lodging: $143 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $149 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Alberta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Alberta? The cheapest trip to Alberta is about $110 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $43.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Alberta for a week is $769-$2,019($110-$288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $378 to $655 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $154 to $183 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Alberta for a week is $1,280-$2,948($183-$421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $77 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $756 to $1,311 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $154 to $183 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Alberta for a week is $2,574-$5,344($368-$763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $154 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,513 to $2,622 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $103 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $231 to $274 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Alberta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Alberta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Alberta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Alberta for a week is $2,194-$7,311($313-$1,044 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $965 to $1,645 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $379 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Alberta for a week is $3,704-$10,062($529-$1,437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $155 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,929 to $3,290 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $379 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Alberta for a week is $7,395-$17,819($1,056-$2,546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $309 to $631 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,858 to $6,580 for first class
Lodging: $229 to $462 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $566 to $1,137 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Alberta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Alberta is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Alberta due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Alberta Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Alberta hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Alberta.
Flight Costs to Alberta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $754 average in mid July to a low of $510 in late January. Median flight price is $534. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Alberta our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Alberta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $244, so you can easily save about 48% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Alberta can easily cost $288 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $576 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.