How much does a trip to Canada cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedCA$1,960 43%
- FoodCA$1,400 31%
- TransportCA$560 12%
- SightsCA$630 14%
What a day costs in Canada
Per person, in CAD
A mid-range day in Canada costs about CA$325 per person: CA$140 for a bed, CA$100 for food, CA$40 for local transport and CA$45 for sights. On a budget the same day is about CA$108; in comfort, about CA$740. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $233.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightToronto dorm / 3-star / 4-star | CA$55 | CA$140 | CA$260 |
| Food a dayToronto meals, including a drink | CA$40 | CA$100 | CA$200 |
| Transport a dayToronto transit / transit plus taxi / mostly taxis | CA$13 | CA$40 | CA$120 |
| Sights a dayToronto free sight / paid sight / tour or two sights | Free | CA$45 | CA$160 |
| A day in total | CA$108 | CA$325 | CA$740 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Owen Whitfield against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Canada trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to CA$4,550.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | CA$324$232 | CA$975$698 | CA$2,220$1,589 |
| 7 days | CA$756$541 | CA$2,275$1,629 | CA$5,180$3,708 |
| 14 days | CA$1,512$1,082 | CA$4,550$3,257 | CA$10,360$7,417 |
| 30 days | CA$3,240$2,320 | CA$9,750$6,980 | CA$22,200$15,893 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
Trip costs elsewhere in North America
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How much does Canada cost per day?
For one person, about CA$108 on a budget, CA$325 mid-range or CA$740 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Canada?
For one person, about CA$756 on a budget, CA$2,275 mid-range or CA$5,180 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Canada?
About CA$3,024 on a budget, CA$9,100 mid-range or CA$20,720 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Canada expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Canada costs about $233. Of the 112 destinations we price, 92 are cheaper and 19 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Canada?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: CA$140 of the CA$325 a day, about 43%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.