The average price of a 7-day trip to Halifax is $1,423 for a solo traveler, $2,556 for a couple, and $4,791 for a family of 4. Halifax hotels range from $55 to $249 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are between $625 and $918 per person for economy flights and $1,961 to $2,881 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $92 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 Halifax, NS, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YHZ and stay in a Halifax hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- May 14th to July 15th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 1st, October 29th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Halifax is usually mid to late August.
Average Halifax Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Halifax for a week is $1,157-$2,024($165-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $435 to $762 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Halifax for a week is $2,280-$3,742($326-$535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $1,524 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Halifax for a week is $3,632-$6,860($519-$980 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $3,048 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $110 to $136 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Halifax
How cheap can you make a vacation to Halifax? The cheapest trip to Halifax is about $117 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $44.
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 Halifax for a week is $822-$1,529($117-$218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $435 to $762 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Halifax for a week is $1,404-$2,578($201-$368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $1,524 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Halifax for a week is $2,688-$4,964($384-$709 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $3,048 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Halifax cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Halifax Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Halifax.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Halifax for a week is $2,333-$8,160($333-$1,166 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $922 to $1,730 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $249 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Halifax for a week is $3,934-$11,304($562-$1,615 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,844 to $3,460 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $249 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Halifax for a week is $7,868-$20,100($1,124-$2,871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,688 to $6,920 for first class
Lodging: $244 to $498 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Halifax Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Halifax is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Halifax 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.
Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax.
Flight Costs to Halifax
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $918 average in mid December to a low of $625 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Halifax our data includes 209 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Halifax from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,102 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St. John’s International (YYT) in St. John’s (Canada) at an average of just $244.
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 Halifax, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $293, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Halifax can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $620 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.