The average price of a 7-day trip to Vancouver is $2,347 for a solo traveler, $4,215 for a couple, and $7,902 for a family of 4. Vancouver hotels range from $82 to $372 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $440 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Portland International Airport (PDX) are between $718 and $1,158 per person for economy flights and $2,253 to $3,634 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $135 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 Vancouver, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PDX and stay in a Vancouver hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Vancouver is usually mid to late September.
Average Vancouver Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Vancouver for a week is $1,347-$3,626($192-$518 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $135 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,031 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $225 to $275 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Vancouver for a week is $2,764-$5,856($395-$837 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $270 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,062 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $225 to $275 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Vancouver for a week is $4,356-$10,214($622-$1,459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $540 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,124 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $264 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $315 to $385 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Vancouver
How cheap can you make a vacation to Vancouver? The cheapest trip to Vancouver is about $153 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 $500 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 $71.
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 Vancouver for a week is $1,068-$4,705($153-$672 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,031 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $82 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $500 to $540 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Vancouver for a week is $1,710-$6,170($244-$881 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,062 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $82 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $500 to $540 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Vancouver for a week is $3,420-$10,720($489-$1,531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,124 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $164 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $810 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Vancouver cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Vancouver Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Vancouver.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Vancouver for a week is $3,296-$9,957($471-$1,422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $243 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $918 to $2,856 for first class
Lodging: $275 to $372 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Vancouver for a week is $4,942-$14,514($706-$2,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $486 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,836 to $5,712 for first class
Lodging: $275 to $372 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Vancouver for a week is $9,884-$25,788($1,412-$3,684 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $416 to $972 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,672 to $11,424 for first class
Lodging: $550 to $744 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Vancouver Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Vancouver is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Vancouver 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.
Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Vancouver.
Flight Costs to Vancouver
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,158 average in late July to a low of $718 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $763. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Vancouver our data includes 921 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Vancouver from an airport like Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ) in Trichinopoly (India) for an average $7,219 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton (PDT) in Pendleton, OR (the United States) 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 Vancouver, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $439, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Vancouver can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $928 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.