The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Calgary is $1,153 for a solo traveler, $2,071 for a couple, and $3,882 for a family of 4. Downtown Calgary hotels range from $50 to $229 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 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 $41 to $78 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 Downtown Calgary, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Downtown Calgary hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Calgary is usually late January.
Average Downtown Calgary Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Calgary for a week is $962-$1,696($137-$242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $634 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Calgary for a week is $1,844-$3,048($263-$435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,268 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Calgary for a week is $3,020-$5,752($431-$822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,536 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $74 to $91 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Calgary
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Calgary? The cheapest trip to Downtown Calgary is about $87 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $44.
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 Downtown Calgary for a week is $610-$1,260($87-$180 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $634 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Calgary for a week is $1,100-$2,160($157-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,268 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Calgary for a week is $2,152-$4,200($307-$600 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,536 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Downtown Calgary cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Calgary Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown Calgary.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Calgary for a week is $2,194-$6,976($313-$997 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $946 to $1,496 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Calgary for a week is $3,686-$9,620($527-$1,374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,892 to $2,992 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Calgary for a week is $7,372-$16,642($1,053-$2,377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,784 to $5,984 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $458 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,011 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Calgary Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Calgary is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Calgary 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.
Downtown Calgary 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 Downtown Calgary 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 Downtown Calgary.
Flight Costs to Downtown Calgary
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 Downtown Calgary our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Calgary 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 Downtown Calgary, 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 Downtown Calgary can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $570 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.