The average price of a 7-day trip to Southern Alberta is $1,247 for a solo traveler, $2,240 for a couple, and $4,199 for a family of 4. Southern Alberta hotels range from $54 to $245 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Calgary International Airport (YYC) are between $476 and $720 per person for economy flights and $1,494 to $2,259 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $77 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 Southern Alberta, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Southern Alberta hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southern Alberta is usually late January.
Average Southern Alberta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southern Alberta for a week is $1,087-$1,720($155-$246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $605 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $79 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southern Alberta for a week is $2,004-$3,094($286-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,210 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $79 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southern Alberta for a week is $3,472-$5,656($496-$808 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,420 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $126 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southern Alberta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southern Alberta? The cheapest trip to Southern Alberta is about $110 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 $106 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 $46.
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 Southern Alberta for a week is $773-$1,648($110-$235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $605 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southern Alberta for a week is $1,270-$2,540($181-$363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,210 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southern Alberta for a week is $2,540-$4,780($363-$683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,420 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $148 to $202 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Southern Alberta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southern Alberta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southern Alberta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southern Alberta for a week is $2,136-$7,469($305-$1,067 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $725 to $1,216 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southern Alberta for a week is $3,540-$9,658($506-$1,380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,450 to $2,432 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southern Alberta for a week is $7,080-$16,676($1,011-$2,382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,900 to $4,864 for first class
Lodging: $244 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southern Alberta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southern Alberta is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southern Alberta 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.
Southern Alberta 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 Southern Alberta 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 Southern Alberta.
Flight Costs to Southern Alberta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $720 average in mid July to a low of $476 in late January. Median flight price is $494. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southern Alberta our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southern Alberta from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,532 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Vancouver International (YVR) in Vancouver (Canada) at an average of just $238.
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 Southern Alberta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $244, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Southern Alberta can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $612 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.