The average price of a 7-day trip to Nova Scotia is $1,101 for a solo traveler, $1,692 for a couple, and $1,868 for a family of 4. Nova Scotia hotels range from $53 to $240 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nova Scotia (from all airports) are between $641 and $939 per person for economy flights and $2,013 to $2,948 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $81 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 Nova Scotia
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Nova Scotia and stay in a Nova Scotia hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- May 14th to July 15th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 1st, October 29th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nova Scotia is usually mid to late August.
Average Nova Scotia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nova Scotia for a week is $1,165-$2,000($166-$286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $440 to $803 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $89 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 Nova Scotia for a week is $1,884-$3,370($269-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $879 to $1,606 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $89 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 Nova Scotia for a week is $3,685-$6,549($526-$936 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $325 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,759 to $3,212 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $177 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $132 to $159 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nova Scotia
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nova Scotia? The cheapest trip to Nova Scotia is about $121 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 $20 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 $44.
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 Nova Scotia for a week is $844-$2,001($121-$286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $440 to $803 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $123 to $153 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Nova Scotia for a week is $1,423-$3,084($203-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $879 to $1,606 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $123 to $153 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Nova Scotia for a week is $2,853-$5,699($408-$814 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $159 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,759 to $3,212 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $105 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $183 to $229 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Nova Scotia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nova Scotia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nova Scotia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nova Scotia for a week is $2,366-$9,242($338-$1,320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,109 to $1,969 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $240 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $512 to $1,022 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nova Scotia for a week is $4,049-$12,353($578-$1,765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $163 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,218 to $3,939 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $240 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $512 to $1,022 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nova Scotia for a week is $8,092-$21,638($1,156-$3,091 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $325 to $651 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,437 to $7,877 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $480 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $774 to $1,534 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nova Scotia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nova Scotia is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nova Scotia 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.
Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia.
Flight Costs to Nova Scotia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $939 average in mid December to a low of $641 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $591. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Nova Scotia our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Nova Scotia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $298, so you can easily save about 46% 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 Nova Scotia can easily cost $298 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $598 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.