The average price of a 7-day trip to Merritt is $1,457 for a solo traveler, $2,617 for a couple, and $4,906 for a family of 4. Merritt hotels range from $44 to $202 per night with an average of $55, while most vacation rentals will cost $40 to $720 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 $34 to $78 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 Merritt, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YLW and stay in a Merritt 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 Merritt is usually late January.
Average Merritt Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Merritt for a week is $999-$2,147($143-$307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $815 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Merritt for a week is $2,042-$3,690($292-$527 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,630 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Merritt for a week is $3,300-$6,626($471-$947 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,260 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Merritt
How cheap can you make a vacation to Merritt? The cheapest trip to Merritt is about $109 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 8% 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 $39.
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 Merritt for a week is $766-$1,526($109-$218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $815 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 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 Merritt for a week is $1,298-$2,572($185-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,630 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 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 Merritt for a week is $2,464-$4,856($352-$694 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,260 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Merritt cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Merritt Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Merritt.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Merritt for a week is $2,113-$10,760($302-$1,537 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,016 to $1,948 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $202 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Merritt for a week is $3,626-$13,744($518-$1,963 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,032 to $3,896 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $202 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Merritt for a week is $7,252-$23,600($1,036-$3,371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,064 to $7,792 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $404 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $1,944 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Merritt Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Merritt is slightly lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Merritt due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Merritt 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 Merritt 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 Merritt.
Flight Costs to Merritt
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 Merritt our data includes 93 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Merritt 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 Merritt, 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 Merritt can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $502 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.