The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Toronto is $1,562 for a solo traveler, $2,805 for a couple, and $5,259 for a family of 4. Downtown Toronto hotels range from $62 to $388 per night with an average of $146, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $450 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) are between $599 and $980 per person for economy flights and $1,880 to $3,075 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $66 to $96 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 Toronto, ON, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YTZ and stay in a Downtown Toronto hotel:
- August 6th to February 11th (except the week of December 17th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Toronto is usually early September.
Average Downtown Toronto Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Toronto for a week is $1,426-$2,257($204-$322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $418 to $823 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Toronto for a week is $2,668-$4,066($381-$581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $836 to $1,646 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Toronto for a week is $4,378-$7,504($625-$1,072 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,672 to $3,292 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $254 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Toronto
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Toronto? The cheapest trip to Downtown Toronto 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 $42 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 $51.
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 Toronto for a week is $866-$1,700($124-$243 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $418 to $823 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $42 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Toronto for a week is $1,480-$2,908($211-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $836 to $1,646 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $42 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Toronto for a week is $2,810-$5,576($401-$797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,672 to $3,292 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $59 to $123 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Toronto cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Toronto 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 Toronto.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Toronto for a week is $2,821-$9,301($403-$1,329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $173 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $853 to $2,420 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $388 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $945 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Toronto for a week is $4,598-$12,932($657-$1,847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $346 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,706 to $4,840 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $388 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $945 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Toronto for a week is $9,196-$23,596($1,314-$3,371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $528 to $692 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,412 to $9,680 for first class
Lodging: $348 to $776 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $675 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Toronto Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Toronto is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto.
Flight Costs to Downtown Toronto
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $980 average in early to mid June to a low of $599 in early September. Median flight price is $616. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Toronto our data includes 103 originating airports, and 50 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Toronto from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,087 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sault Ste. Marie (YAM) in Sault Ste. Marie (Canada) at an average of just $236.
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 Toronto, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $382, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Toronto can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $830 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.