Should Canadians Cancel U.S. Travel? Or Is There a Smarter Way?

I’m All For Supporting Local, But Sometimes “Local” Doesn’t Support Us. How to Outsmart High Costs and Keep Traveling Without Breaking the Bank

With rising political tensions and economic uncertainty, many Canadians are questioning whether to cancel their trips to the United States. With a weaker Canadian dollar and skyrocketing domestic hotel prices since COVID, it feels we can’t win here. Traveling within Canada isn’t always the better financial choice. Is canceling a U.S. trip really necessary? Or is there a smarter way to navigate these murky waters?

The Cost of Staying in Canada vs. Traveling to the U.S.

I’m all for supporting local, but sometimes “local” doesn’t support us.

Ever since the COVID pandemic, which is barely behind us, Canadian hotel rates have surged, making domestic travel increasingly expensive. Staying closer to home may not always be the answer. It can actually be cheaper to travel internationally—even to the U.S.—than to stay within Canada. This raises an important…