The average price of a 7-day trip to British Columbia is $1,134 for a solo traveler, $1,695 for a couple, and $2,087 for a family of 4. British Columbia hotels range from $58 to $261 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $530 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to British Columbia (from all airports) are between $568 and $813 per person for economy flights and $1,784 to $2,553 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $90 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 British Columbia
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to British Columbia and stay in a British Columbia hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in British Columbia is usually mid to late September.
Average British Columbia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit British Columbia for a week is $1,156-$2,093($165-$299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $713 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit British Columbia for a week is $1,844-$3,442($263-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $181 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,425 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit British Columbia for a week is $3,663-$6,627($523-$947 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $179 to $362 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,851 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $207 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $153 to $190 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to British Columbia
How cheap can you make a vacation to British Columbia? The cheapest trip to British Columbia is about $118 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $50.
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 British Columbia for a week is $827-$1,934($118-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $713 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $151 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit British Columbia for a week is $1,354-$2,954($193-$422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $89 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,425 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $151 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit British Columbia for a week is $2,709-$5,459($387-$780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $178 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,851 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $117 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $178 to $227 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to British Columbia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury British Columbia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in British Columbia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit British Columbia for a week is $2,354-$9,386($336-$1,341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $921 to $1,800 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $528 to $1,052 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit British Columbia for a week is $3,899-$12,453($557-$1,779 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $178 to $363 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,843 to $3,600 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $528 to $1,052 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit British Columbia for a week is $7,792-$21,768($1,113-$3,110 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $356 to $727 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,686 to $7,199 for first class
Lodging: $269 to $521 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $789 to $1,580 per night for a preferred vacation rental
British Columbia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in British Columbia is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in British Columbia 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.
British Columbia 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 British Columbia 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 British Columbia.
Flight Costs to British Columbia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $813 average in late December to a low of $568 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $561. These prices are based on millions of flights. For British Columbia 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 British Columbia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $245, so you can easily save about 43% 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 British Columbia can easily cost $333 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $667 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.