The average price of a 7-day trip to Courtenay is $1,231 for a solo traveler, $2,211 for a couple, and $4,145 for a family of 4. Courtenay hotels range from $50 to $226 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are between $489 and $772 per person for economy flights and $1,534 to $2,423 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $70 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 Courtenay, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YVR and stay in a Courtenay hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Courtenay is usually mid to late September.
Average Courtenay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Courtenay for a week is $1,029-$1,744($147-$249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $332 to $618 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $106 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 Courtenay for a week is $1,976-$3,160($282-$451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $664 to $1,236 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $106 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 Courtenay for a week is $3,138-$5,704($448-$815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,328 to $2,472 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $212 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $101 to $132 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Courtenay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Courtenay? The cheapest trip to Courtenay is about $102 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 $100 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 $42.
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 Courtenay for a week is $717-$1,664($102-$238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $332 to $618 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Courtenay for a week is $1,182-$2,548($169-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $664 to $1,236 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Courtenay for a week is $2,364-$4,706($338-$672 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,328 to $2,472 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Courtenay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Courtenay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Courtenay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Courtenay for a week is $2,016-$7,745($288-$1,106 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,391 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Courtenay for a week is $3,360-$10,018($480-$1,431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $2,782 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Courtenay for a week is $6,720-$17,846($960-$2,549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,080 to $5,564 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $452 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,459 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Courtenay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Courtenay is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Courtenay 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.
Courtenay 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 Courtenay 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 Courtenay.
Flight Costs to Courtenay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $772 average in late July to a low of $489 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $539. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Courtenay our data includes 346 originating airports, and 149 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Courtenay from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $6,341 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Comox (YQQ) in Comox (Canada) at an average of just $175.
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 Courtenay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $283, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Courtenay can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $563 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.