The average price of a 7-day trip to Qualicum Beach is $1,340 for a solo traveler, $2,407 for a couple, and $4,512 for a family of 4. Qualicum Beach hotels range from $58 to $264 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 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 $49 to $89 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 Qualicum Beach, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YVR and stay in a Qualicum Beach hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Qualicum Beach is usually mid to late September.
Average Qualicum Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Qualicum Beach for a week is $1,137-$2,074($162-$296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $332 to $695 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Qualicum Beach for a week is $2,126-$3,546($304-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $664 to $1,390 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Qualicum Beach for a week is $3,528-$6,784($504-$969 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,328 to $2,780 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $252 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $179 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Qualicum Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Qualicum Beach? The cheapest trip to Qualicum Beach is about $87 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 $47.
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 Qualicum Beach for a week is $606-$1,351($87-$193 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $332 to $695 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Qualicum Beach for a week is $1,092-$2,354($156-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $664 to $1,390 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Qualicum Beach for a week is $2,124-$4,708($303-$673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,328 to $2,780 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Qualicum Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Qualicum Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Qualicum Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Qualicum Beach for a week is $2,437-$8,771($348-$1,253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $930 to $1,654 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Qualicum Beach for a week is $4,088-$11,734($584-$1,676 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,860 to $3,308 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Qualicum Beach for a week is $8,176-$21,146($1,168-$3,021 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,720 to $6,616 for first class
Lodging: $262 to $528 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,549 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Qualicum Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Qualicum Beach is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Qualicum Beach 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.
Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach.
Flight Costs to Qualicum Beach
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 Qualicum Beach our data includes 346 originating airports, and 149 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Qualicum Beach 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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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 Qualicum Beach, 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 Qualicum Beach can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $658 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.