The average price of a 7-day trip to Whistler Ski Area is $1,304 for a solo traveler, $2,342 for a couple, and $4,391 for a family of 4. Whistler Ski Area hotels range from $53 to $164 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are between $489 and $772 per person for economy flights and $1,534 to $2,423 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $89 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 Whistler Ski Area, BC, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YVR and stay in a Whistler Ski Area hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Whistler Ski Area is usually mid to late September.
Average Whistler Ski Area Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Whistler Ski Area for a week is $965-$1,883($138-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $332 to $618 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Whistler Ski Area for a week is $1,926-$3,432($275-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $664 to $1,236 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Whistler Ski Area for a week is $3,224-$6,128($461-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,328 to $2,472 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $131 to $161 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Whistler Ski Area
How cheap can you make a vacation to Whistler Ski Area? The cheapest trip to Whistler Ski Area is about $103 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 $120 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 $42.
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 Whistler Ski Area for a week is $724-$1,798($103-$257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $332 to $618 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Whistler Ski Area for a week is $1,196-$2,696($171-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $664 to $1,236 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Whistler Ski Area for a week is $2,392-$5,032($342-$719 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,328 to $2,472 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Whistler Ski Area cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Whistler Ski Area Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Whistler Ski Area.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Whistler Ski Area for a week is $2,244-$7,642($321-$1,092 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $993 to $1,644 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Whistler Ski Area for a week is $3,804-$10,532($543-$1,505 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,986 to $3,288 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Whistler Ski Area for a week is $7,608-$18,214($1,087-$2,602 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,972 to $6,576 for first class
Lodging: $228 to $328 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Whistler Ski Area Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Whistler Ski Area is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Whistler Ski Area 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.
Whistler Ski Area 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 Whistler Ski Area 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 Whistler Ski Area.
Flight Costs to Whistler Ski Area
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $772 average in late July to a low of $489 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $539. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Whistler Ski Area our data includes 346 originating airports, and 149 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Whistler Ski Area from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $6,341 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Comox (YQQ) in Comox (Canada) at an average of just $175.
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 Whistler Ski Area, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $283, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Whistler Ski Area can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $598 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.