We booked our air and hotel package early this year since West Jet had a sale. Last year we waited until late March and paid $600 per person for the
Georgian Court. This year we paid $630 to stay at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel, but we could have gotten $600 for some slightly less convenient flights. Both hotels have very good locations, right downtown but this year we are closer to the Expo, which might be cool? We arrive Friday morning to allow us an extra day in the city and fly out Monday morning to avoid flying out right after the race, the same as last year.
We booked travelocity this year since they beat expedia's price. Looks like so far booking early has paid off, as the current price is up to $700 with way worse flights.
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Update
Jan 16 - looks like the same package we booked is available for $603 on expedia now, I guess we booked too soon...
Feb 4 - still $603 bitter, though the flights are worse now
Feb 13 - super bitter, down to $585, return flight has a stopover though
Feb 20 - hanging in at $596
Feb 27 - up to $623, and the flights are atrocious!
March 6 - up to $664, terrible flights, early booking finally looks like a good idea
March 14 - $672
March 20 - $634
March 27 - $596
April 3 - $596
April 10 - $610
April 17 - $717
May 1 - $771
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