We’re going to let you in on a little secret. The USD/CAD exchange rate is at a 22-year high due to macro economic factors. What does that mean for Americans visiting Canada? Every US dollar you spend is worth an extra 43 cents (as of Feb. 11, 2025) in Canadian currency — perfect for travelers looking to make their budget go further in 2025. To help kick off your budget Canadian adventure, we’ve found the cheapest Canadian city to visit from (almost) every state in the US.
Top Insights
In looking at the map above, it’s often the case that the cheapest Canadian destination by state is often the closest, but in a few instances, traveling further actually gets you a better deal. For example, Californians can save more than $100 on average by visiting Calgary instead of Vancouver. North Carolinians can save more than $150 on average by visiting Vancouver instead of Toronto. Ohioans can save almost $200 on average by visiting Vancouver instead of Toronto. Pennsylvanians can save more than $75 on average by visiting Vancouver instead of Montreal. And Utahans can save more than $150 on average by visiting Montreal instead of Calgary.
The cheapest Canadian destination to visit from your state
Not seeing your state? Search for the one closest to your home airport to get an idea of where you should go.
Canada quick tips
- Pack your passport. Hopefully you’re saying “well duh,” but if you’re not, here’s your reminder that yes, you need a passport to enter Canada. Read more here.
- Pack warm. Like, really warm. It’s no secret that Canada’s temps plummet in the winter, but because the country is so well adapted to the cold, there’s plenty to see and do this time of year. Read up on what to eat and things to do in the colder months.
- Get outdoors. Canada is home to 30+ National Parks that feature ancient wilderness, jaw-dropping scenery and native wildlife. Take a hike (or even just a leisurely stroll) through one of our top picks on your next visit.
Note quite ready to hit the book button? Set a Price Alert to airfare, hotel and even rental car rates. We’ll email you when we see a change in price so you can book when it feels right.
Methodology
KAYAK considered searches from 9/1/24 – 1/9/25 for travel from the US to Canada between 1/1/25 – 4/30/25. To compare year over year, we considered searches from 9/1/23 – 1/9/24 for travel from the US to Canada between 1/1/24 – 4/30/24. To compare year over two years, we considered searches from 9/1/22 – 1/9/23 for travel from the US to Canada between 1/1/23 – 4/30/23. Percentages and prices are on average.
USD/CAD exchange rate is current as of Feb. 11, 2025 and is sourced from Yahoo! Finance.
