The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Alberta is $1,215 for a solo traveler, $2,182 for a couple, and $4,091 for a family of 4. Central Alberta hotels range from $51 to $232 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are between $534 and $798 per person for economy flights and $1,676 to $2,504 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $63 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 Central Alberta, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YEG and stay in a Central Alberta hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Alberta is usually late January.
Average Central Alberta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Alberta for a week is $1,043-$1,645($149-$235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $393 to $694 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Alberta for a week is $1,984-$2,988($283-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $786 to $1,388 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Alberta for a week is $3,278-$5,560($468-$794 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,572 to $2,776 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $107 to $123 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Alberta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Alberta? The cheapest trip to Central Alberta is about $112 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 $127 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 $43.
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 Central Alberta for a week is $784-$1,849($112-$264 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $393 to $694 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $127 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Alberta for a week is $1,310-$2,816($187-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $786 to $1,388 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $127 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Alberta for a week is $2,620-$5,194($374-$742 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,572 to $2,776 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $203 to $221 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Central Alberta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Alberta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Alberta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Alberta for a week is $2,401-$7,074($343-$1,011 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,179 to $1,541 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Alberta for a week is $4,112-$9,588($587-$1,370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,358 to $3,082 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Alberta for a week is $8,224-$16,896($1,175-$2,414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,716 to $6,164 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $464 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Alberta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Alberta is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Alberta 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.
Central Alberta 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 Central Alberta 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Central Alberta.
Flight Costs to Central Alberta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $798 average in mid December to a low of $534 in late January. Median flight price is $565. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Alberta our data includes 187 originating airports, and 77 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Alberta from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,642 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kelowna (YLW) in Kelowna (Canada) at an average of just $252.
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 Central Alberta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $264, so you can easily save about 49% 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 Central Alberta can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $578 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.