The average price of a 7-day trip to Northern British Columbia is $1,506 for a solo traveler, $2,705 for a couple, and $5,071 for a family of 4. Northern British Columbia hotels range from $65 to $295 per night with an average of $114, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are between $489 and $772 per person for economy flights and $1,534 to $2,423 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $99 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 British Columbia, BC, CA

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YVR and stay in a Northern British Columbia hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • August 13th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northern British Columbia is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Northern British Columbia Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Northern British Columbia for a week is $1,188-$2,169($170-$310 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $332 to $648 for economy

Lodging: $82 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $113 to $138 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Northern British Columbia for a week is $2,198-$3,758($314-$537 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $664 to $1,296 for economy

Lodging: $82 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $113 to $138 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Northern British Columbia for a week is $3,768-$6,672($538-$953 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,328 to $2,592 for economy

Lodging: $164 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $170 to $193 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Northern British Columbia

How cheap can you make a vacation to Northern British Columbia? The cheapest trip to Northern British Columbia is about $120 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 $104 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 $56.

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 British Columbia for a week is $843-$1,795($120-$256 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $332 to $648 for economy

Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $104 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northern British Columbia for a week is $1,350-$2,786($193-$398 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $664 to $1,296 for economy

Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $104 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northern British Columbia for a week is $2,700-$5,248($386-$750 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,328 to $2,592 for economy

Lodging: $112 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $166 to $214 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Northern British Columbia cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Northern British Columbia 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 British Columbia.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Northern British Columbia for a week is $2,345-$11,101($335-$1,586 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $218 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $770 to $1,763 for first class

Lodging: $147 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $620 to $1,302 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Northern British Columbia for a week is $3,808-$14,390($544-$2,056 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $436 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,540 to $3,526 for first class

Lodging: $147 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $620 to $1,302 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northern British Columbia for a week is $7,616-$24,094($1,088-$3,442 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $872 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,080 to $7,052 for first class

Lodging: $294 to $590 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $868 to $1,823 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Northern British Columbia Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Northern British Columbia is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northern British Columbia 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 British Columbia 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Northern British Columbia 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Northern British Columbia.

 

Flight Costs to Northern British Columbia

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $772 average in late July to a low of $489 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $539. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northern British Columbia our data includes 346 originating airports, and 149 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northern British Columbia from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $6,341 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Comox (YQQ) in Comox (Canada) at an average of just $175.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 British Columbia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $283, so you can easily save about 58% 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 British Columbia can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $736 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.

 

 

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