The average price of a 7-day trip to Canadian Rockies is $1,273 for a solo traveler, $2,286 for a couple, and $4,286 for a family of 4. Canadian Rockies hotels range from $52 to $238 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $380 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 $38 to $88 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 Canadian Rockies, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Canadian Rockies hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Canadian Rockies is usually late January.
Average Canadian Rockies Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Canadian Rockies for a week is $1,019-$1,778($146-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $634 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Canadian Rockies for a week is $1,880-$3,200($269-$457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,268 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Canadian Rockies for a week is $3,098-$6,056($443-$865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,536 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $101 to $123 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Canadian Rockies
How cheap can you make a vacation to Canadian Rockies? The cheapest trip to Canadian Rockies is about $110 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 $80 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 $45.
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 Canadian Rockies for a week is $767-$1,567($110-$224 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $634 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Canadian Rockies for a week is $1,264-$2,474($181-$353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,268 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Canadian Rockies for a week is $2,528-$4,684($361-$669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,536 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Canadian Rockies cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Canadian Rockies Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Canadian Rockies.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Canadian Rockies for a week is $2,226-$7,111($318-$1,016 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $185 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,014 to $1,712 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Canadian Rockies for a week is $3,744-$10,118($535-$1,445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $370 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,028 to $3,424 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Canadian Rockies for a week is $7,488-$18,592($1,070-$2,656 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $740 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,056 to $6,848 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $476 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,094 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Canadian Rockies Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Canadian Rockies is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Canadian Rockies 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.
Canadian Rockies 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 Canadian Rockies 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 Canadian Rockies.
Flight Costs to Canadian Rockies
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 Canadian Rockies our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Canadian Rockies 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 Canadian Rockies, 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 Canadian Rockies can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $592 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.