The average price of a 7-day trip to Bamfield is $2,168 for a solo traveler, $3,894 for a couple, and $7,300 for a family of 4. Bamfield hotels range from $93 to $422 per night with an average of $163, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) are between $602 and $903 per person for economy flights and $1,889 to $2,834 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $80 to $125 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 Bamfield, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYJ and stay in a Bamfield hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bamfield is usually mid to late September.
Average Bamfield Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bamfield for a week is $1,672-$3,200($239-$457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $759 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $156 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $213 to $261 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bamfield for a week is $3,026-$5,122($432-$732 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,518 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $156 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $213 to $261 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bamfield for a week is $5,284-$9,044($755-$1,292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,036 for economy
Lodging: $234 to $312 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $418 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bamfield
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bamfield? The cheapest trip to Bamfield is about $162 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $200 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 $80.
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 Bamfield for a week is $1,135-$2,629($162-$376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $759 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $93 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bamfield for a week is $1,790-$3,878($256-$554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,518 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $93 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bamfield for a week is $3,580-$6,928($511-$990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,036 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $186 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $280 to $322 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Bamfield cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bamfield Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bamfield.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bamfield for a week is $3,466-$13,913($495-$1,988 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $225 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $980 to $2,042 for first class
Lodging: $209 to $422 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,716 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bamfield for a week is $5,678-$17,530($811-$2,504 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $450 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,960 to $4,084 for first class
Lodging: $209 to $422 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,716 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bamfield for a week is $11,356-$30,944($1,622-$4,421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $704 to $900 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,920 to $8,168 for first class
Lodging: $418 to $844 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,170 to $2,746 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bamfield Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bamfield is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bamfield 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.
Bamfield 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 Bamfield 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Bamfield.
Flight Costs to Bamfield
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $903 average in mid December to a low of $602 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $626. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bamfield our data includes 158 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bamfield from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,737 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kelowna (YLW) in Kelowna (Canada) at an average of just $218.
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 Bamfield, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $301, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Bamfield can easily cost $530 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $35 per person. Private tours can cost $1052 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.