The average price of a 7-day trip to Cowichan Bay is $1,487 for a solo traveler, $2,671 for a couple, and $5,007 for a family of 4. Cowichan Bay hotels range from $61 to $278 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) are between $602 and $903 per person for economy flights and $1,889 to $2,834 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $53 to $81 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 Cowichan Bay, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYJ and stay in a Cowichan Bay hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cowichan Bay is usually mid to late September.
Average Cowichan Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cowichan Bay for a week is $1,177-$2,109($168-$301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $786 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cowichan Bay for a week is $2,342-$3,696($335-$528 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,572 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cowichan Bay for a week is $3,916-$6,924($559-$989 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,144 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $252 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $137 to $155 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cowichan Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cowichan Bay? The cheapest trip to Cowichan Bay is about $124 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 $49.
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 Cowichan Bay for a week is $865-$1,948($124-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $786 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cowichan Bay for a week is $1,436-$3,056($205-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,572 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cowichan Bay for a week is $2,872-$5,776($410-$825 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,144 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cowichan Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cowichan Bay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cowichan Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cowichan Bay for a week is $2,538-$8,266($363-$1,181 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $968 to $2,004 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cowichan Bay for a week is $4,248-$11,516($607-$1,645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,936 to $4,008 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cowichan Bay for a week is $8,496-$20,020($1,214-$2,860 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,872 to $8,016 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $556 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,170 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cowichan Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cowichan Bay is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cowichan Bay 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.
Cowichan Bay 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 Cowichan Bay 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 Cowichan Bay.
Flight Costs to Cowichan Bay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $903 average in mid December to a low of $602 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $626. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cowichan Bay our data includes 158 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cowichan Bay from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,737 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kelowna (YLW) in Kelowna (Canada) at an average of just $218.
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 Cowichan Bay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $301, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Cowichan Bay can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $693 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.