The average price of a 7-day trip to Drumheller is $1,261 for a solo traveler, $2,265 for a couple, and $4,246 for a family of 4. Drumheller hotels range from $57 to $259 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $540 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 $38 to $72 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 Drumheller, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Drumheller hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Drumheller is usually late January.
Average Drumheller Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Drumheller for a week is $1,055-$1,728($151-$247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $576 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Drumheller for a week is $1,916-$3,096($274-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,152 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Drumheller for a week is $3,338-$5,460($477-$780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,304 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $141 to $173 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Drumheller
How cheap can you make a vacation to Drumheller? The cheapest trip to Drumheller is about $113 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $140 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 Drumheller for a week is $793-$1,957($113-$280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $576 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Drumheller for a week is $1,304-$2,834($186-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,152 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Drumheller for a week is $2,608-$5,236($373-$748 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,304 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Drumheller cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Drumheller Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Drumheller.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Drumheller for a week is $2,239-$9,408($320-$1,344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $144 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $939 to $1,596 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $259 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Drumheller for a week is $3,710-$12,012($530-$1,716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $288 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,878 to $3,192 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $259 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Drumheller for a week is $7,420-$20,622($1,060-$2,946 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $576 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,756 to $6,384 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $518 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $756 to $1,701 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Drumheller Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Drumheller is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Drumheller 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.
Drumheller 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 Drumheller 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Drumheller.
Flight Costs to Drumheller
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 Drumheller our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Drumheller 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 Drumheller, 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 Drumheller can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $645 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.