The average price of a 7-day trip to Banff National Park is $1,367 for a solo traveler, $2,455 for a couple, and $4,603 for a family of 4. Banff National Park hotels range from $59 to $269 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $520 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 $53 to $105 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 National Park, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Banff National Park hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Banff National Park is usually late January.
Average Banff National Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Banff National Park for a week is $1,178-$1,934($168-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $605 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Banff National Park for a week is $2,144-$3,504($306-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,210 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Banff National Park for a week is $3,590-$6,548($513-$935 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,420 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $113 to $149 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Banff National Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Banff National Park? The cheapest trip to Banff National Park is about $114 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 $130 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 $48.
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 National Park for a week is $799-$1,820($114-$260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $605 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $130 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Banff National Park for a week is $1,310-$2,740($187-$391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,210 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $130 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Banff National Park for a week is $2,620-$4,940($374-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,420 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $195 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Banff National Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Banff National Park 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 National Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Banff National Park for a week is $2,431-$9,541($347-$1,363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $111 to $210 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,519 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,092 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Banff National Park for a week is $4,058-$12,530($580-$1,790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $222 to $420 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,038 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,092 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Banff National Park for a week is $8,116-$21,784($1,159-$3,112 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $444 to $840 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,400 to $6,076 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $538 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $780 to $1,638 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Banff National Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Banff National Park is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Banff National Park 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 National Park 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 National Park 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 Banff National Park.
Flight Costs to Banff National Park
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 National Park our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Banff National Park 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 National Park, 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 National Park can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $671 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.