Quick answer
A 9-night Canada trip covering Toronto, Niagara Falls, Banff and Vancouver costs from about ₹2,30,000 per person on a budget, ₹3,10,000 mid-range and ₹5,25,000 for luxury, twin sharing. These figures include return economy flights from Delhi or Mumbai, two internal flights and the visa and biometrics fees. Banff hotels in July and August are the biggest variable.
Canada at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹2,30,000
per person, twin sharing
3★ hotels and motels, Canmore instead of Banff, buses and shared tours in the Rockies, fewer paid attractions, return economy flights and visa fees.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹3,10,000
per person, twin sharing
3★–4★ hotels in Toronto, Banff and Vancouver, two internal flights, four days' car hire, park passes, the Columbia Icefield and main attractions, return economy flights and visa fees.
Luxury
Starting from
₹5,25,000
per person, twin sharing
Lakeside and 5★ hotels, including a night at Lake Louise, private transfers and guides, a helicopter flight in the Rockies, return economy flights and visa fees.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 9 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights from Delhi or Mumbai | ₹85,000–1,30,000 | Open-jaw into Toronto and out of Vancouver |
| Hotels, 9 nights (twin sharing) | ₹90,000–1,30,000 | CAD 250–400 per room a night; Banff in summer is the priciest |
| Internal flights (two) | ₹28,000–45,000 | Toronto–Calgary and Calgary–Vancouver |
| Car hire and fuel, 4 days (shared) | ₹12,000–20,000 | — |
| Food | ₹32,000–45,000 | About CAD 55–75 a day |
| Sightseeing, shuttles and park passes | ₹28,000–44,000 | Niagara boat, CN Tower, gondola, Columbia Icefield |
| Local transport | ₹6,000–10,000 | UP Express, transit, taxis |
| Visa and biometrics | About ₹11,700 plus VFS charges | CAD 100 visa plus CAD 85 biometrics |
| Travel insurance | ₹3,000–6,000 | — |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹80,000–1,30,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹85,000–1,35,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹90,000–1,40,000 |
| Hyderabad | ₹90,000–1,40,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Stay in Canmore, 20 minutes from Banff, where summer rooms are often much cheaper than in Banff town.
- Travel in mid- to late September, when Banff rates drop after Labour Day and the larches turn gold.
- Buy the Parks Canada family and group pass, CAD 24.50 a day for up to seven people in one vehicle, rather than individual passes.
- Book an open-jaw ticket into Toronto and out of Vancouver to avoid paying for a flight back east.
- Use the free Lynn Canyon bridge in Vancouver instead of Capilano if the family budget is tight.
- Shop at Indian grocery stores in Brampton, Mississauga or Surrey for snacks and ready meals for the road.
How much does a Canada trip cost from India?
For a 9-night trip covering Toronto, Niagara Falls, Banff and Vancouver, plan on ₹3,10,000 per person for a mid-range trip, twin sharing, including return flights, two internal flights and the visa fees. A budget trip starts at about ₹2,30,000, and luxury from about ₹5,25,000.
The estimate follows our 9-day Canada itinerary, with one extra night.
What makes Canada expensive?
- Flights: return fares from Delhi run ₹80,000–1,30,000. Air India and Air Canada have flown non-stop between Delhi and Toronto or Vancouver, though schedules have shifted in 2026 with airspace restrictions; most other cities connect through Europe or the Gulf.
- Banff in summer: rooms in Banff town often cost CAD 400–600 a night in July and August. Canmore and early-September dates cut this sharply.
- Two internal flights: Toronto to Calgary and Calgary to Vancouver add ₹28,000–45,000 per person.
- Taxes and tips: prices exclude sales tax of 5–13% depending on the province, and restaurants expect 15–20%.
- Season: late June to August is the most expensive window in the Rockies; mid-September keeps the scenery at a lower price.
What does a day cost on the ground?
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Tim Hortons coffee and doughnut | CAD 4–6 (₹250–380) |
| Indian thali in Brampton or Surrey | CAD 15–22 (₹950–1,400) |
| Toronto transit fare | About CAD 3.35 (₹210) |
| Parks Canada daily pass, adult | CAD 12.25 (₹770) |
| Moraine Lake shuttle, adult | CAD 12.75 (₹800) |
Most travellers spend ₹5,000–8,000 a day per person outside the hotel.
Visa, TCS and forex
The visitor visa costs CAD 100 plus CAD 85 for biometrics, about ₹11,700 together, plus VFS service charges. Processing has been taking one to three months, so start early with our Canada visa guide.
If you book a package, TCS of 2% applies to overseas tour packages from April 2026 and is adjustable against your income tax. Carry Canadian dollars on a forex card; our foreign exchange desk can help. Health care for visitors is expensive, so buy travel insurance with solid medical cover.
The Moraine Lake shuttle, Niagara boats and most Rockies trails are summer-only. Check the best time to visit Canada before you fix dates.
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