Key takeaways
- Travelling alone usually costs CA$150 to CA$300 more per person, sometimes up to 25% more, because of the single-occupancy supplement.
- That supplement exists because all-inclusive packages are priced based on two people per room, not one person alone.
- In low season (May, June, September, October), many hotels remove the supplement entirely.
- Some tour operators, including Transat and Air Canada Vacations, offer solo packages with no single supplement on some products.
The "per person" price displayed on an all-inclusive package hides an important reality: it is almost always calculated for two people sharing a room. Travelling alone, as a couple or as a family changes the math more than most people think.
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The real cost of travelling alone
The single-occupancy supplement usually adds CA$150 to CA$300 to the package price, and can reach up to 25% of the total price in some cases. The reason is simple: the hotel and tour operator set their base price for a room occupied by two people. When one person occupies it alone, someone has to cover the difference.
- In low season (May, June, September, October), many hoteliers remove the supplement entirely to fill rooms.
- Transat and Air Canada Vacations offer solo packages with no single-occupancy supplement on some products.
- The supplement varies enormously from one hotel to another, so it is always worth comparing several packages before booking solo.
Travelling as a couple: the reference scenario
The "per person" price you see on most packages is exactly this scenario: two people, one room. It is the baseline calculation tour operators use to set prices, so it is also the cheapest per-person setup in the vast majority of cases.
Travelling as a family: what we know, and what we do not
It is common for Canadian tour operators to offer a reduced rate, or even a free stay, for one or two children sharing their parents' room. That said, we did not find a reliable standard percentage or amount to give here: child policies vary by hotel, child age and time of year.
The right reflex before booking as a family: always ask for the exact child policy of the specific package you are considering, instead of relying on a general rule.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I pay more when travelling alone?
Because all-inclusive packages are priced based on two people per room. The single-occupancy supplement covers the difference, usually CA$150 to CA$300, sometimes up to 25% of the package price.
How can I avoid the single-occupancy supplement?
Travel in low season (May, June, September, October), when many hotels remove it, or look for tour operators like Transat or Air Canada Vacations that offer solo packages with no supplement on some products.
Do children pay less on an all-inclusive package?
Generally yes, based on a policy specific to each hotel and tour operator, but there is no reliable standard percentage to give. Always verify the exact child policy before booking.
Does travelling as a couple cost half as much as travelling alone?
Not exactly half as much, but it is the scenario most packages are calculated for, so it is the reference price displayed by tour operators.
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