The average price of a 7-day trip to Columbia Falls is $1,687 for a solo traveler, $3,030 for a couple, and $5,680 for a family of 4. Columbia Falls hotels range from $50 to $278 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $620 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 $39 to $102 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 Columbia Falls, MT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Columbia Falls hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Columbia Falls is usually late January.
Average Columbia Falls Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Columbia Falls for a week is $996-$2,585($142-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $641 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $167 to $205 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Columbia Falls for a week is $1,864-$4,098($266-$585 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,282 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $167 to $205 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Columbia Falls for a week is $3,252-$7,388($465-$1,055 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,564 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $234 to $328 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Columbia Falls
How cheap can you make a vacation to Columbia Falls? The cheapest trip to Columbia Falls is about $113 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 $140 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 Columbia Falls for a week is $788-$2,043($113-$292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $641 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Columbia Falls for a week is $1,306-$3,006($187-$429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,282 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Columbia Falls for a week is $2,612-$5,580($373-$797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,564 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Columbia Falls cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Columbia Falls Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Columbia Falls.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Columbia Falls for a week is $2,169-$9,939($310-$1,420 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $184 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $739 to $1,583 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Columbia Falls for a week is $3,510-$12,810($501-$1,830 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $368 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,478 to $3,166 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Columbia Falls for a week is $7,020-$22,794($1,003-$3,256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $736 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,956 to $6,332 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $556 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $868 to $1,885 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Columbia Falls Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Columbia Falls is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Columbia Falls 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.
Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls.
Flight Costs to Columbia Falls
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 Columbia Falls our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls, 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 Columbia Falls can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $692 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.