Travel Budget for Alberta

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How much does it cost to travel to Alberta?

How much money will you need for your trip to Alberta? You should plan to spend around CA$111 ($85) per day on your vacation in Alberta, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, CA$27 ($21) on meals for one day and CA$21 ($16) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Alberta for a couple is CA$126 ($96). So, a trip to Alberta for two people for one week costs on average CA$1,559 ($1,194). All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    CA$111
  • One Week Per person
    CA$780
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    CA$1,559
  • One Month Per person
    CA$3,341
  • One Week For a couple
    CA$1,559
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    CA$3,118
  • One Month For a couple
    CA$6,681
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A vacation to Alberta for one week usually costs around CA$780 for one person. So, a trip to Alberta for two people costs around CA$1,559 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs CA$3,118 in Alberta. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Alberta can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.



How expensive is Alberta?

How much does a trip to Alberta cost? Is Alberta expensive? The average Alberta trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Alberta prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.

While meal prices in Alberta can vary, the average cost of food in Alberta is CA$27 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Alberta should cost around CA$11 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Alberta is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

The cost of a taxi ride in Alberta is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent CA$21 per person, per day, on local transportation in Alberta.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    CA$63
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    CA$126
  • Food2 Meals for one day
    CA$27
  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    CA$2.04
  • Local Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    CA$21
  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    CA$13
  • Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers
    CA$0.25
  • Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps1
    CA$0.51
  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    CA$11
Flights to Alberta

How much does it cost to go to Alberta? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend SkyScanner because they can find the best deals across all of the airlines.




Typical tour prices for Alberta

How much do tours to Alberta cost? Multi-day tours can often be an effecient way to see the highlights of a country or region.

  • Contiki Tours for 18-35 year olds
    11 days
    $ 2250
    ($205/day)
  • Intrepid Small group tours for everyone
    15 days
    $ 2060
    ($137/day)
  • G Adventures Adventure and cultural tours
    14 days
    $ 1480
    ($106/day)
  • Trafalgar Award-winning tours
    8 days
    $ 1100
    ($138/day)
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Alberta
Alberta On a Budget
Alberta Banff National Park
If you ever wanted to visit a place where all the beauty of nature is centrally located, you will want to make a trip to Alberta, Canada. With part of the Canadian Rockies, the prairies and the wilderness of forests, Alberta has something for everyone. As the home to Canada's oil industry, this is also the richest province in the country.
Sights
One of the most breathtaking sights you can see in Alberta is the drive from Calgary west towards British Columbia. The Rockies spike dramatically and quickly from the earth. The routes through Banff, Jasper or Glacier National Park are also quite stunning.

If you plan to take a stop, consider Kananaskis Country. This section of the Alberta Rockies region includes Peter Lougheed Provincial Park with a ski resort and golf course. Book a tee time early, as these are the busiest courses in North America. If it's winter, enjoy the cross-country skiing and skate trails. If it's summer, hop on an ATV and cruise around.

Another stunning stop is Lake Louise in the middle of Banff National Park. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains with a large glacier at the far end, this isolated area is perfect for a luxurious resort. Be sure to explore the vibrantly colored glacial lakes like Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake. Another must-see is Victoria Glacier.
Regions
Alberta is split into several regions. The Alberta Badlands are located in the southeast of Alberta, and is home to valleys and plains full of fossils. The Alberta Rockies region includes the beauty of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. The Calgary region contains Alberta's largest city, Calgary, and a rapidly growing population. Central Alberta is the most rural region of the province with rolling hills, prairie and forests. Eastern Alberta is mostly forests and farms while Edmonton Capital contains the capital city of Edmonton. The Peace River Valley has breathtaking forests with small towns, and Southern Alberta is the windy region with several wind farms and regular farms.

Activities
Between all the ski resorts in Alberta – Jasper National Park, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Norquay – you will find slopes for every level of experience. The hardcore skier will find new challenges to intrigue them, while the novice can enjoy the leisurely runs through the greens.

For the experienced hiker, the Rockies can be an interesting challenge. With a few lakes for boating, jet skiing and other water sports, you will get the entire nature experience in a landlocked province.

For a truly unique experience, visit the Dinosaur Provincial Park just a couple of hours southeast of Calgary. Admission for general camping is free, but to see the restricted areas, you have to pay for a guide. The park is full of trails and hoodoos for climbing, and the scenery is amazing. A large percentage of the world's dinosaur bones have been found in this park, hence the name, and it is not unusual to find small bone fragments on the ground. You'll have to put them back for others to find, however, because taking them with you us against the rules. Keep your eye out for several common dangers of this park – rattlesnakes, scorpions and black widow spiders live here, as well.
Food and Dining
Given that many parts of Alberta are so isolated, there is a surprising variety in the restaurants to choose from – especially in the major cities. From simple diners to fine dining, Alberta is ready to offer travelers whatever meal they're looking for. The region is particularly known for its beef, and the steak is considered the regional dish for the province.

Transportation
Alberta Car Rental Prices
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Greyhound Canada offers services along almost all the major destinations in Alberta. Keep in mind, Greyhound does so-called "milk runs" where they stop at almost every location to drop odd and pick up passengers.

Given that Alberta is so large, however, car travel is basically a must. Most towns have grown vertically instead of horizontally so unless you plan on staying in Calgary or Edmonton, where walking is an option, you're going to want a car. Road regulations are the same as Canada as a whole. Keep your eyes open, as critters love to dart into the road.


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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase.

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