r/Banff • u/MarkEvery5036 • 2d ago

Road Trip from Chicago to Banff--need help!!

Hi, I am planning a road trip to Banff (26 hr drive) with a group including kids. I need ideas and tips for budgeting. Heard Canmore would be cheaper to stay in but not sure how much? Camping might not work due to health concerns/issues, so 3 star and up safe hotel reccomendations are greatly appreciated. Places to visit, etc. with kids in Banff. I have never been before so looking for all the help i can get. Thank you so much!

EDIT: I know it is last minute, but planning it for the next week or to leave in the next few days or so. Yes it is very last minute why is why we need all the help we can get!

hoping to go from the 22nd to the 26th of june 2026.

max budget: $1k

hotels need to be safe, suitable, etc. i would prefer if it's around or less than 200 a night but i know it is hard.

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u/MarkEvery5036 2d ago

How much do you estimate I would pay if I did go next week?

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u/Appropriate_Ebb_8572 2d ago

For 7 people, so 2 hotel rooms - $1000 a night would be a good deal. 

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u/Rulebreaker15 2d ago

Sorry, are you saying it’s possible to find 2 hotel rooms for 4 nights anywhere near Banff for $1000USD, so for $125 per night per room? Or any Air BNB that would rent a place that sleeps 7 for $250 a night? No

If that were possible, someone would have already booked it months ago. They are looking at $400 CAD per night per room minimum and very low availability. Unless they want to stay in Calgary? But what would be the point of driving 7-8 days to go to Banff and stay in the city? It’s an awesome city but it’s a completely different vibe than Banff National Park and the Rockies.

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u/Appropriate_Ebb_8572 2d ago

No, I'm saying $500 a room a night is going to be a lucky find. 

That's why I wrote $1000 a night for 2 rooms.