The average price of a 7-day trip to Slave Lake is $1,451 for a solo traveler, $2,606 for a couple, and $4,886 for a family of 4. Slave Lake hotels range from $53 to $241 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $380 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 $32 to $96 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 Slave Lake, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YEG and stay in a Slave Lake hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Slave Lake is usually late January.
Average Slave Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Slave Lake for a week is $1,091-$2,086($156-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $393 to $646 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $80 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 Slave Lake for a week is $1,990-$3,708($284-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $786 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $80 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 Slave Lake for a week is $3,344-$6,424($478-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,572 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Slave Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Slave Lake? The cheapest trip to Slave Lake is about $116 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 $260 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 Slave Lake for a week is $815-$2,726($116-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $393 to $646 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Slave Lake for a week is $1,348-$3,652($193-$522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $786 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Slave Lake for a week is $2,696-$6,584($385-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,572 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $480 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Slave Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Slave Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Slave Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Slave Lake for a week is $2,039-$7,250($291-$1,036 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $192 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $892 to $1,802 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Slave Lake for a week is $3,358-$10,396($480-$1,485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $384 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,784 to $3,604 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Slave Lake for a week is $6,716-$19,148($959-$2,735 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $768 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,568 to $7,208 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $482 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,094 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Slave Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Slave Lake is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Slave Lake 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.
Slave Lake 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 Slave Lake 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Slave Lake.
Flight Costs to Slave Lake
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 Slave Lake our data includes 187 originating airports, and 77 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Slave Lake 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 Slave Lake, 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 Slave Lake can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $601 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.