Banff & the Canadian Rockies cost calculator

How much does a Banff trip really cost?

Banff hotels and rental cars are the big costs, but park passes, hotel taxes, lake shuttles and the gondola add up. Summer prices are much higher than most people expect.

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Ways to keep it down

  1. Stay in Canmore, where hotels usually cost less than in Banff.
  2. Buy the annual Discovery Pass if you'll spend about a week in the parks.
  3. Book the Lake Louise shuttle early instead of paying for lakeshore parking.
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