CALGARY – A scenic hamlet in southern Alberta has been named among the top ten travel destinations worth visiting, even if it breaks the bank.
Lake Louise was the only Canadian spot on the list from Hotels.com, which was released on Thursday.
The travel website used its hotel price index to locate the most expensive destinations for Canadians to travel to.
Nestled in the mountains near the B.C. border, Lake Louise placed ninth on the list thanks to its average daily hotel rate of $250.
Paradise Island, Bahamas was named the most expensive city for Canadian travelers, with an average daily hotel rate of $394.
It was followed by Providenciales, Turks and Caicos and Lahaina, Hawaii – which have average daily hotel rates of $360 and $303, respectively.
Most expensive cities for Canadian travelers:
1. Paradise Island, Bahamas
Average Daily Hotel Rate: $394
2. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Average Daily Hotel Rate: $360
3. Lahaina, Hawaii
Average Daily Hotel Rate: $303
4. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Average Daily Hotel Rate: $301
5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Average Daily Hotel Rate: $285
6. Key West, Florida
Average Daily Hotel Rate: $274
7. New York City, New York
Average Daily Hotel Rate: $264
8. Dubrovnik, Croatia
Average Daily Hotel Rate: $255
9. Lake Louise, Alberta
Average Daily Hotel Rate: $250
10. Napa, California
Average Daily Hotel Rate: $242
Data is based on bookings made through the Hotels.com website and the prices listed are the actual prices paid by Canadians – not advertised rates.
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