The average price of a 7-day trip to Waterton Park is $2,019 for a solo traveler, $3,626 for a couple, and $6,798 for a family of 4. Waterton Park hotels range from $76 to $348 per night with an average of $135, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $840 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 $56 to $142 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 Waterton Park, AB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Waterton Park hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waterton Park is usually late January.
Average Waterton Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waterton Park for a week is $1,331-$3,106($190-$444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $612 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $204 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waterton Park for a week is $2,318-$4,928($331-$704 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,224 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $204 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waterton Park for a week is $4,160-$8,674($594-$1,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,448 for economy
Lodging: $194 to $256 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $286 to $375 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waterton Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waterton Park? The cheapest trip to Waterton Park is about $133 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 $260 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 $62.
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 Waterton Park for a week is $932-$2,698($133-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $612 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waterton Park for a week is $1,492-$3,716($213-$531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,224 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waterton Park for a week is $2,984-$6,592($426-$942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,448 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $152 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $364 to $420 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Waterton Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waterton Park Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waterton Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waterton Park for a week is $2,749-$12,874($393-$1,839 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $284 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $885 to $1,310 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $348 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,596 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Waterton Park for a week is $4,460-$16,172($637-$2,310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $568 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,770 to $2,620 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $348 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,596 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waterton Park for a week is $8,920-$27,556($1,274-$3,937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $1,136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,540 to $5,240 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $696 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,176 to $2,394 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waterton Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waterton Park is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waterton Park 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.
Waterton Park 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 Waterton Park 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 Waterton Park.
Flight Costs to Waterton Park
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 Waterton Park our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waterton Park 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 Waterton Park, 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 Waterton Park can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $868 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.