Whistler travel budget

Whistler: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Whistler

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Whistler for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 54 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1416* (2044 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 228 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 5038* (7280 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 298 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 73 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 7568* (10934 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Whistler compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Whistler in 2025 is 6% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Whistler in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Whistler by expense type

Restaurant budget in Whistler

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Whistler is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 36)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 43/person
($ 28 to $ 87)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9 to $ 14)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 4.1 to $ 11)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 6.9)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.1/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 4.8)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.5 to $ 4.1)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 3.5)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Whistler

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Whistler is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Whistler (compared to United States)148148218218302302158158220220205205251251344344219219206206United StatesWhistler2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 54/night
($ 54 to $ 737)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 205/night
($ 97 to $ 423)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 251/night
($ 130 to $ 501)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 344/night
($ 194 to $ 691)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 584/night
($ 467 to $ 777)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 467
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 219/month
($ 127 to $ 453)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 309/month
($ 124 to $ 882)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 322/month
($ 144 to $ 789)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 206/month
($ 80 to $ 500)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 335/month
($ 139 to $ 874)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Whistler

On average, the price of supermarket food in Whistler is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1 to $ 4.1)

97% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 5.6)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 12)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 6.2)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 6.2 to $ 16)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.5)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.6)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Whistler

On average, the price of transport in Whistler is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.1
($ 2.1 to $ 2.6)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 58/24hrs
($ 40 to $ 72)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Whistler

On average, budget for leisure activities in Whistler is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 14)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
( $ 11)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Whistler

On average, shopping budget in Whistler is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 12 to $ 15)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 56
($ 25 to $ 105)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 28
($ 28 to $ 49)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
$ 298
(fair price: $ 255)
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
$ 271
(fair price: $ 220)
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
$ 402
(fair price: $ 305)
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
$ 343
(fair price: $ 247)
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
$ 666
(fair price: $ 586)
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
$ 694
(fair price: $ 646)



About this information on the cost of living in Whistler

The information about the cost of living in Whistler shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Whistler was updated on 11-11-2024.

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