The average price of a 7-day trip to Edmonton is $1,168 for a solo traveler, $2,098 for a couple, and $3,933 for a family of 4. Edmonton hotels range from $59 to $220 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are between $534 and $798 per person for economy flights and $1,676 to $2,504 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $69 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 Edmonton, AB, CA

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YEG and stay in a Edmonton hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • August 6th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Edmonton is usually late January.

 

Average Edmonton Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Edmonton for a week is $967-$1,697($138-$242 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $393 to $710 for economy

Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $49 to $59 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Edmonton for a week is $1,922-$3,066($275-$438 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $786 to $1,420 for economy

Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $49 to $59 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Edmonton for a week is $3,160-$5,780($451-$826 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,572 to $2,840 for economy

Lodging: $136 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $78 to $89 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Edmonton

How cheap can you make a vacation to Edmonton? The cheapest trip to Edmonton is about $91 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 5% 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 $48.

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 Edmonton for a week is $639-$1,323($91-$189 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $393 to $710 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Edmonton for a week is $1,158-$2,292($165-$327 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $786 to $1,420 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Edmonton for a week is $2,256-$4,584($322-$655 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,572 to $2,840 for economy

Lodging: $96 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Edmonton cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Edmonton Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Edmonton.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Edmonton for a week is $2,321-$6,729($332-$961 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $152 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,045 to $1,825 for first class

Lodging: $110 to $220 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Edmonton for a week is $3,982-$9,618($569-$1,374 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $304 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,090 to $3,650 for first class

Lodging: $110 to $220 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Edmonton for a week is $7,964-$16,932($1,138-$2,419 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $608 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,180 to $7,300 for first class

Lodging: $220 to $440 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $480 to $896 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Edmonton Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Edmonton is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Edmonton 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.

Edmonton 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Edmonton 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Edmonton.

 

Flight Costs to Edmonton

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $798 average in mid December to a low of $534 in late January. Median flight price is $565. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Edmonton our data includes 187 originating airports, and 77 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Edmonton from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,642 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kelowna (YLW) in Kelowna (Canada) at an average of just $252.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Edmonton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $264, so you can easily save about 49% 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 Edmonton can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $548 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.

 

 

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