The average price of a 7-day trip to Southwestern Ontario is $1,258 for a solo traveler, $2,259 for a couple, and $4,236 for a family of 4. Southwestern Ontario hotels range from $63 to $286 per night with an average of $111, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are between $453 and $711 per person for economy flights and $1,422 to $2,231 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $79 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 Southwestern Ontario, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYZ and stay in a Southwestern Ontario hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southwestern Ontario is usually mid to late September.
Average Southwestern Ontario Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southwestern Ontario for a week is $1,151-$1,929($164-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $292 to $626 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southwestern Ontario for a week is $2,150-$3,278($307-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,252 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southwestern Ontario for a week is $3,566-$5,976($509-$854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,504 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $210 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $175 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southwestern Ontario
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southwestern Ontario? The cheapest trip to Southwestern Ontario is about $84 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 $21 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 $50.
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 Southwestern Ontario for a week is $586-$1,333($84-$190 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $292 to $626 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southwestern Ontario for a week is $1,046-$2,288($149-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,252 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southwestern Ontario for a week is $2,032-$4,576($290-$654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,504 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Southwestern Ontario cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southwestern Ontario Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southwestern Ontario.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southwestern Ontario for a week is $2,295-$8,149($328-$1,164 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,797 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $286 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $893 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southwestern Ontario for a week is $3,738-$10,940($534-$1,563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,594 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $286 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $893 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southwestern Ontario for a week is $7,476-$19,204($1,068-$2,743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,000 to $7,188 for first class
Lodging: $284 to $572 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $658 to $1,340 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southwestern Ontario Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southwestern Ontario is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southwestern Ontario 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.
Southwestern Ontario 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 Southwestern Ontario 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 Southwestern Ontario.
Flight Costs to Southwestern Ontario
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $711 average in late July to a low of $453 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $471. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southwestern Ontario our data includes 437 originating airports, and 158 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southwestern Ontario from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $3,845 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL) in Montreal (Canada) at an average of just $131.
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 Southwestern Ontario, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $258, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Southwestern Ontario can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $712 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.