The average price of a 7-day trip to Banff is $1,445 for a solo traveler, $2,595 for a couple, and $4,865 for a family of 4. Banff hotels range from $65 to $296 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $260 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Calgary International Airport (YYC) are between $476 and $720 per person for economy flights and $1,494 to $2,259 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $97 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 Banff, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Banff hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Banff is usually late January.
Average Banff Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Banff for a week is $1,123-$2,010($160-$287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $641 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Banff for a week is $2,082-$3,488($297-$498 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,282 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Banff for a week is $3,526-$6,660($504-$951 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,564 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $107 to $130 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Banff
How cheap can you make a vacation to Banff? The cheapest trip to Banff is about $126 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 $260 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 $58.
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 Banff for a week is $880-$2,784($126-$398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $641 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Banff for a week is $1,412-$3,768($202-$538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,282 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Banff for a week is $2,824-$6,816($403-$974 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,564 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $480 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Banff cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Banff Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Banff.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Banff for a week is $2,748-$6,411($393-$916 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $175 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,910 for first class
Lodging: $211 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $546 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Banff for a week is $4,230-$9,546($604-$1,364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $350 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,820 for first class
Lodging: $211 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $546 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Banff for a week is $8,112-$17,784($1,159-$2,541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $700 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $7,640 for first class
Lodging: $422 to $592 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $364 to $874 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Banff Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Banff is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Banff 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.
Banff 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 Banff 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Banff.
Flight Costs to Banff
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $720 average in mid July to a low of $476 in late January. Median flight price is $494. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Banff our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Banff from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,532 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Vancouver International (YVR) in Vancouver (Canada) at an average of just $238.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Banff, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $244, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Banff can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $739 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.