The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Ottawa is $1,193 for a solo traveler, $2,143 for a couple, and $4,017 for a family of 4. Downtown Ottawa hotels range from $56 to $253 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International Airport (YOW) are between $462 and $664 per person for economy flights and $1,450 to $2,084 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $89 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 Ottawa, ON, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YOW and stay in a Downtown Ottawa hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Ottawa is usually late January.
Average Downtown Ottawa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Ottawa for a week is $953-$1,779($136-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $544 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Ottawa for a week is $1,796-$3,186($257-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,088 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Ottawa for a week is $2,894-$5,892($413-$842 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,176 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $83 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Ottawa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Ottawa? The cheapest trip to Downtown Ottawa is about $87 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 6% 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 $47.
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 Ottawa for a week is $607-$1,174($87-$168 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $544 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Ottawa for a week is $1,094-$2,012($156-$287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,088 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Ottawa for a week is $2,116-$4,024($302-$575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,176 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Downtown Ottawa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Ottawa 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 Ottawa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Ottawa for a week is $1,993-$7,198($285-$1,028 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,164 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $253 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Ottawa for a week is $3,176-$9,608($454-$1,373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,328 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $253 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Ottawa for a week is $6,352-$17,302($907-$2,472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,856 to $4,656 for first class
Lodging: $270 to $506 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,277 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Ottawa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Ottawa is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa.
Flight Costs to Downtown Ottawa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $664 average in mid December to a low of $462 in late January. Median flight price is $480. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Ottawa our data includes 204 originating airports, and 71 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Ottawa from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $3,265 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Lester B. Pearson International (YYZ) in Toronto (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 Downtown Ottawa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $202, so you can easily save about 44% 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 Ottawa can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $631 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.