The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Victoria is $1,521 for a solo traveler, $2,732 for a couple, and $5,121 for a family of 4. Downtown Victoria hotels range from $67 to $305 per night with an average of $121, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $480 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 $99 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 Victoria, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYJ and stay in a Downtown Victoria hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Victoria is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown Victoria Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Victoria for a week is $1,243-$2,120($178-$303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $113 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 Downtown Victoria for a week is $2,408-$3,870($344-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $113 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 Downtown Victoria for a week is $4,000-$7,124($571-$1,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $226 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $178 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Victoria
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Victoria? The cheapest trip to Downtown Victoria is about $132 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 $56.
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 Victoria for a week is $921-$1,946($132-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 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 Downtown Victoria for a week is $1,506-$3,052($215-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 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 Downtown Victoria for a week is $3,012-$5,768($430-$824 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Victoria cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Victoria 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 Victoria.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Victoria for a week is $3,012-$8,905($430-$1,272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $208 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,111 to $1,977 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $305 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 Downtown Victoria for a week is $4,830-$12,338($690-$1,763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $416 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,222 to $3,954 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $305 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 Downtown Victoria for a week is $9,660-$21,394($1,380-$3,056 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $832 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,444 to $7,908 for first class
Lodging: $398 to $610 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,277 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Victoria Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Victoria is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Victoria 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 Victoria 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.
Key
Prices are based on Downtown Victoria 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.
Key
There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Downtown Victoria.
Flight Costs to Downtown Victoria
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 Downtown Victoria our data includes 158 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Victoria 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
Key
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
Key
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 Victoria, 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 Downtown Victoria can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $761 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.