The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort McMurray is $1,333 for a solo traveler, $2,394 for a couple, and $4,488 for a family of 4. Fort McMurray hotels range from $56 to $255 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $620 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 $43 to $77 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 Fort McMurray, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YEG and stay in a Fort McMurray hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fort McMurray is usually late January.
Average Fort McMurray Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort McMurray for a week is $1,186-$1,825($169-$261 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $393 to $686 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort McMurray for a week is $2,162-$3,274($309-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $786 to $1,372 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort McMurray for a week is $3,514-$6,028($502-$861 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,572 to $2,744 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort McMurray
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort McMurray? The cheapest trip to Fort McMurray is about $120 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 $160 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 $50.
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 Fort McMurray for a week is $840-$2,060($120-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $393 to $686 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fort McMurray for a week is $1,380-$3,040($197-$434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $786 to $1,372 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fort McMurray for a week is $2,760-$5,540($394-$791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,572 to $2,744 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Fort McMurray cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort McMurray Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fort McMurray.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort McMurray for a week is $2,356-$11,120($337-$1,589 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $146 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,026 to $1,914 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,364 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort McMurray for a week is $3,956-$14,056($565-$2,008 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $292 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,052 to $3,828 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,364 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort McMurray for a week is $7,912-$24,020($1,130-$3,431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $584 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,104 to $7,656 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $992 to $2,046 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort McMurray Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort McMurray is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fort McMurray 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.
Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray.
Flight Costs to Fort McMurray
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 Fort McMurray our data includes 187 originating airports, and 77 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort McMurray 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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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 Fort McMurray, 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 Fort McMurray can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $635 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.