The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Louise is $1,342 for a solo traveler, $2,410 for a couple, and $4,519 for a family of 4. Lake Louise hotels range from $60 to $275 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Calgary International Airport (YYC) are between $476 and $720 per person for economy flights and $1,494 to $2,259 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $89 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 Louise, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Lake Louise hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Louise is usually late January.
Average Lake Louise Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Louise for a week is $1,153-$1,872($165-$267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $619 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Louise for a week is $2,028-$3,316($290-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,238 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Louise for a week is $3,376-$6,060($482-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,476 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $158 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Louise
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Louise? The cheapest trip to Lake Louise is about $116 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 $300 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 Louise for a week is $812-$2,861($116-$409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $619 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $320 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Louise for a week is $1,330-$3,802($190-$543 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,238 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $320 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Louise for a week is $2,660-$6,452($380-$922 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,476 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $448 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Lake Louise cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Louise 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 Louise.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Louise for a week is $2,396-$6,212($342-$887 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $964 to $1,789 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Louise for a week is $3,976-$9,184($568-$1,312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,928 to $3,578 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Louise for a week is $7,952-$17,072($1,136-$2,439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,856 to $7,156 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $550 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Louise Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Louise is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Louise 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 Louise 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 Louise 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Lake Louise.
Flight Costs to Lake Louise
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $720 average in mid July to a low of $476 in late January. Median flight price is $494. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Louise our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Louise from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,532 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Vancouver International (YVR) in Vancouver (Canada) at an average of just $238.
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 Lake Louise, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $244, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Louise can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $685 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.