The average price of a 7-day trip to Smithers is $1,218 for a solo traveler, $2,188 for a couple, and $4,101 for a family of 4. Smithers hotels range from $50 to $227 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 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 $45 to $69 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 Smithers, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YVR and stay in a Smithers hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Smithers is usually mid to late September.
Average Smithers Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Smithers for a week is $1,025-$1,707($146-$244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $332 to $648 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Smithers for a week is $1,986-$3,086($284-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $664 to $1,296 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Smithers for a week is $3,242-$5,532($463-$790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,328 to $2,592 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $109 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Smithers
How cheap can you make a vacation to Smithers? The cheapest trip to Smithers is about $104 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 $140 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 Smithers for a week is $729-$1,934($104-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $332 to $648 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Smithers for a week is $1,194-$2,848($171-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $664 to $1,296 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Smithers for a week is $2,388-$5,186($341-$741 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,328 to $2,592 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $255 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Smithers cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Smithers Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Smithers.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Smithers for a week is $2,276-$6,941($325-$992 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $996 to $1,594 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Smithers for a week is $3,874-$9,550($553-$1,364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,992 to $3,188 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Smithers for a week is $7,748-$17,366($1,107-$2,481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,984 to $6,376 for first class
Lodging: $226 to $454 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,155 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Smithers Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Smithers is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Smithers 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.
Smithers 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 Smithers 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Smithers.
Flight Costs to Smithers
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 Smithers our data includes 346 originating airports, and 149 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Smithers 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 Smithers, 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 Smithers can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $566 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.