The average price of a 7-day trip to Kootenay Rockies is $1,356 for a solo traveler, $2,435 for a couple, and $4,566 for a family of 4. Kootenay Rockies hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kelowna Airport (YLW) are between $609 and $906 per person for economy flights and $1,911 to $2,843 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $94 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 Kootenay Rockies, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YLW and stay in a Kootenay Rockies hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 2nd to April 29th
- September 3rd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kootenay Rockies is usually late January.
Average Kootenay Rockies Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kootenay Rockies for a week is $1,104-$1,914($158-$273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $734 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kootenay Rockies for a week is $2,210-$3,650($316-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kootenay Rockies for a week is $3,450-$6,600($493-$943 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $2,936 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $99 to $122 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kootenay Rockies
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kootenay Rockies? The cheapest trip to Kootenay Rockies is about $114 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 $80 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 $42.
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 Kootenay Rockies for a week is $798-$1,607($114-$230 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $734 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kootenay Rockies for a week is $1,344-$2,614($192-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kootenay Rockies for a week is $2,688-$4,988($384-$713 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $2,936 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Kootenay Rockies cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kootenay Rockies Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kootenay Rockies.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kootenay Rockies for a week is $2,583-$7,502($369-$1,072 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $197 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,222 to $1,791 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kootenay Rockies for a week is $4,470-$10,672($639-$1,525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $394 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,444 to $3,582 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kootenay Rockies for a week is $8,940-$19,610($1,277-$2,801 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $788 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,888 to $7,164 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,155 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kootenay Rockies Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kootenay Rockies is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kootenay Rockies 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.
Kootenay Rockies 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 Kootenay Rockies 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 Kootenay Rockies.
Flight Costs to Kootenay Rockies
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $906 average in mid December to a low of $609 in late January. Median flight price is $571. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kootenay Rockies our data includes 93 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kootenay Rockies from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,886 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Victoria International (YYJ) in Victoria (Canada) at an average of just $217.
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 Kootenay Rockies, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $298, 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 Kootenay Rockies can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $583 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.