The average price of a 7-day trip to Northern Alberta is $1,284 for a solo traveler, $2,306 for a couple, and $4,323 for a family of 4. Northern Alberta hotels range from $48 to $220 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are between $534 and $798 per person for economy flights and $1,676 to $2,504 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $85 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 Northern Alberta, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YEG and stay in a Northern Alberta hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northern Alberta is usually late January.
Average Northern Alberta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northern Alberta for a week is $926-$1,791($132-$256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $393 to $710 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northern Alberta for a week is $1,804-$3,272($258-$467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $786 to $1,420 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northern Alberta for a week is $2,846-$6,192($407-$885 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,572 to $2,840 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $77 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northern Alberta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northern Alberta? The cheapest trip to Northern Alberta is about $111 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 $120 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 $43.
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 Northern Alberta for a week is $777-$1,922($111-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $393 to $710 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northern Alberta for a week is $1,296-$2,884($185-$412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $786 to $1,420 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northern Alberta for a week is $2,592-$5,288($370-$755 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,572 to $2,840 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Northern Alberta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northern Alberta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Northern Alberta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northern Alberta for a week is $1,812-$9,856($259-$1,408 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $153 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $794 to $1,981 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $220 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northern Alberta for a week is $2,970-$12,908($424-$1,844 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $306 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,588 to $3,962 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $220 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northern Alberta for a week is $5,940-$21,736($849-$3,105 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $612 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,176 to $7,924 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $440 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $810 to $1,588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northern Alberta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northern Alberta is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northern Alberta 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.
Northern Alberta 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 Northern Alberta 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 Northern Alberta.
Flight Costs to Northern Alberta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $798 average in mid December to a low of $534 in late January. Median flight price is $565. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northern Alberta our data includes 187 originating airports, and 77 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northern Alberta from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,642 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kelowna (YLW) in Kelowna (Canada) at an average of just $252.
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 Northern Alberta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $264, 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 Northern Alberta can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $547 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.