The average price of a 7-day trip to Northern Ontario is $1,642 for a solo traveler, $2,949 for a couple, and $5,529 for a family of 4. Northern Ontario hotels range from $60 to $275 per night with an average of $106, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) are between $690 and $1,103 per person for economy flights and $2,165 to $3,461 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $91 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 Ontario, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Northern Ontario hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northern Ontario is usually mid to late September.
Average Northern Ontario Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northern Ontario for a week is $1,182-$2,398($169-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $993 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northern Ontario for a week is $2,444-$4,248($349-$607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,986 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northern Ontario for a week is $3,804-$7,744($543-$1,106 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,972 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $156 to $179 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northern Ontario
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northern Ontario? The cheapest trip to Northern Ontario is about $127 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $51.
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 Ontario for a week is $886-$2,155($127-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $993 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northern Ontario for a week is $1,466-$3,470($209-$496 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,986 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northern Ontario for a week is $2,932-$6,604($419-$943 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,972 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Northern Ontario cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northern Ontario 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 Ontario.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northern Ontario for a week is $2,420-$10,123($346-$1,446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $968 to $2,423 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northern Ontario for a week is $4,018-$13,946($574-$1,992 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,936 to $4,846 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northern Ontario for a week is $8,036-$24,112($1,148-$3,445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,872 to $9,692 for first class
Lodging: $274 to $550 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,470 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northern Ontario Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northern Ontario is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northern Ontario 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 Ontario 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 Ontario 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Northern Ontario.
Flight Costs to Northern Ontario
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,103 average in late July to a low of $690 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $732. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northern Ontario our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northern Ontario from an airport like Adi Soemarmo International (SOC) in Solo City (Indonesia) for an average $7,193 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) in Thief River Falls, MN (the United States) at an average of just $147.
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 Ontario, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $413, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Ontario can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $686 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.