For these estimates, an exchange rate of C$1 = US$1 is used, so currency is immaterial. Trading has been consistently within 5% of parity recently.
In general, the cost of the trip is up about 25% for US travellers, largely due to the lower value of the greenback. Cost is only marginally higher for Canadian travellers, since the 2% decline in GST/HST since Feb. 2006 has offset most inflationary increases.
Per Car Costs
Gas
From NYC, the trip is about 5000 km or 3200 miles, round trip.
At a Cooper/Cooper S highway average of 6.5L/100km or 36mpg (US gallon), that's about 325L or 89 gallons of gas.
In the US NorthEast, about 40% of the trip, gas costs about $3.00/gal or $0.79/L = $107
In the Maritimes, about 20% of the trip, gas costs about $1.10/L or $4.15/gal = $72
In Newfoundland, about 40% of the trip, gas costs about $1.20/L or $4.50/gal = $156
For fun and games, see Newfoundland Gas Prices.
Total: $335 (25% more than 2006 is US$) !
Ferry
Ferry passage is $167 return for a car. See below for passengers.
Tolls
NH Turnpike: US$1 each-way
ME Turnpike: US$4 each-way
There are no tolls on the bridge at the ME/NB border.
Saint John, NB harbour bridge: C$0.50 one-way.
Cobequid Pass (NS): C$4.25 each-way
Canso Causeway: no toll
Newfoundland: no tolls
Total: $19.00 return
PER CAR TOTAL: $521
Note: On the scenic trip, add C$40 for the Confederation Bridge toll (PEI), and $25 for gas
Individual Costs
Ferry
$59pp return for passage.
$131 per night per cabin (4 berths/cabin)
Total: $125 (quadruple occupancy) or $190 (double occupancy)
Hotels
At approximately $60/night (double occupancy), that's $90pp for the direct trip, $120pp for the extra day.
Food
Estimate $45pp/day for food, or $225pp total.
Entertainment
This is largely up to you. Most ourtdoor things are fairly cheap, under $10, such as parks, historic sites, outport ferry rides, etc. Taking a charter plane is comparatively expensive, $50-150. In any case, budget at least $50 for entertainment..
PER PERSON: $490 (direct), $565 for exttra day.
| US$ | Individual Costs | Per Car Costs | Total pp (without passenger) |
Total pp (with passenger) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Trip (6 days) | 490 |
521 |
1011 |
750 |
| Scenic Trip (7 days) | 565 |
586 |
1151 |
858 |
*based upon maximum room occupancy.
NOTE: Sometimes, the biggest cost doesn't appear here: damage to your MINI. Also, you might have to buy equipment for yourself or your car. Winter tires are highly, highly recommended.