The average price of a 7-day trip to Tofino is $1,763 for a solo traveler, $3,166 for a couple, and $5,936 for a family of 4. Tofino hotels range from $74 to $338 per night with an average of $117, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) are between $602 and $903 per person for economy flights and $1,889 to $2,834 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $101 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 Tofino, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYJ and stay in a Tofino hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tofino is usually mid to late September.
Average Tofino Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tofino for a week is $1,496-$2,530($214-$361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $731 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $149 to $182 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tofino for a week is $2,710-$4,312($387-$616 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,462 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $149 to $182 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tofino for a week is $4,652-$7,282($665-$1,040 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $2,924 for economy
Lodging: $222 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $238 to $255 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tofino
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tofino? The cheapest trip to Tofino is about $142 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 $160 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 $65.
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 Tofino for a week is $996-$2,323($142-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $731 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tofino for a week is $1,602-$3,446($229-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,462 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tofino for a week is $3,204-$6,172($458-$882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $2,924 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Tofino cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tofino Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tofino.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tofino for a week is $2,845-$11,029($406-$1,576 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $955 to $1,959 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $338 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,276 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tofino for a week is $4,682-$14,402($669-$2,057 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,910 to $3,918 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $338 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,276 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tofino for a week is $9,364-$25,744($1,338-$3,678 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $504 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,820 to $7,836 for first class
Lodging: $336 to $676 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $812 to $2,042 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tofino Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tofino is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tofino 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.
Tofino 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 Tofino 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 Tofino.
Flight Costs to Tofino
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $903 average in mid December to a low of $602 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $626. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tofino our data includes 158 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tofino from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,737 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kelowna (YLW) in Kelowna (Canada) at an average of just $218.
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 Tofino, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $301, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Tofino can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $843 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.