The average price of a 7-day trip to Canada is $1,079 for a solo traveler, $1,633 for a couple, and $2,081 for a family of 4. Canada hotels range from $54 to $245 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $490 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Canada (from all airports) are between $570 and $808 per person for economy flights and $1,790 to $2,537 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $84 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 Canada
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Canada and stay in a Canada hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Canada is usually mid to late September.
Average Canada Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Canada for a week is $1,104-$1,960($158-$280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $379 to $712 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Canada for a week is $1,771-$3,253($253-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $167 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $759 to $1,424 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Canada for a week is $3,475-$6,321($496-$903 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $335 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,517 to $2,848 for economy
Lodging: $145 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $135 to $164 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Canada
How cheap can you make a vacation to Canada? The cheapest trip to Canada is about $114 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 $16 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 $46.
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 Canada for a week is $795-$1,887($114-$270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $379 to $712 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $117 to $148 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Canada for a week is $1,322-$2,886($189-$412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $759 to $1,424 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $117 to $148 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Canada for a week is $2,643-$5,328($378-$761 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,517 to $2,848 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $222 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Canada cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Canada Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Canada.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Canada for a week is $2,270-$8,645($324-$1,235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $167 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $951 to $1,788 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $473 to $948 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Canada for a week is $3,795-$11,603($542-$1,658 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $165 to $334 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,902 to $3,577 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $473 to $948 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Canada for a week is $7,584-$20,381($1,083-$2,912 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $330 to $669 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,804 to $7,154 for first class
Lodging: $245 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $711 to $1,424 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Canada Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Canada is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Canada 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.
Canada 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 Canada 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 Canada.
Flight Costs to Canada
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $808 average in mid December to a low of $570 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $555. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Canada our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds 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 Canada, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $238, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Canada can easily cost $307 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $614 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.