The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Cowichan is $1,515 for a solo traveler, $2,721 for a couple, and $5,101 for a family of 4. Lake Cowichan hotels range from $60 to $271 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) are between $602 and $903 per person for economy flights and $1,889 to $2,834 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $107 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 Lake Cowichan, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYJ and stay in a Lake Cowichan hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Cowichan is usually mid to late September.
Average Lake Cowichan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Cowichan for a week is $1,229-$2,165($176-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $804 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Cowichan for a week is $2,338-$3,916($334-$559 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,608 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Cowichan for a week is $3,608-$7,436($515-$1,062 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,216 for economy
Lodging: $200 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $118 to $143 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Cowichan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Cowichan? The cheapest trip to Lake Cowichan is about $124 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 $180 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 $49.
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 Lake Cowichan for a week is $865-$2,439($124-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $804 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Cowichan for a week is $1,436-$3,558($205-$508 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,608 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Cowichan for a week is $2,872-$6,588($410-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,216 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $352 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Lake Cowichan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Cowichan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake Cowichan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Cowichan for a week is $2,309-$9,065($330-$1,295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $203 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $869 to $2,364 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $271 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Cowichan for a week is $3,808-$12,850($544-$1,836 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $406 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,738 to $4,728 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $271 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Cowichan for a week is $7,616-$23,588($1,088-$3,370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $812 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,476 to $9,456 for first class
Lodging: $270 to $542 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Cowichan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Cowichan is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Cowichan 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.
Lake Cowichan 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 Lake Cowichan 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 Lake Cowichan.
Flight Costs to Lake Cowichan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $903 average in mid December to a low of $602 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $626. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Cowichan our data includes 158 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Cowichan from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,737 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kelowna (YLW) in Kelowna (Canada) at an average of just $218.
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 Lake Cowichan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $301, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Lake Cowichan can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $676 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.