As of November 12, 2026, the cheapest country to travel in North America at advisory Level 2 or better is Canada, at about $170 per person per day mid-range. The biggest real price drop for US-dollar travelers over the past year is Canada (+2.5% after inflation). The best overall value on the Trip Arbitrage Index is Canada, with a score of 60 out of 100.
| # | Country | Mid-range day | Lean / comfort | Real 12 mo | Index | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Canada American-scale landscapes at a currency discount to the US. | $170 | $80 / $370 | +2.5% | 60 | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| 02 | United States For anyone not paid in dollars, the question is always the same: how strong is the dollar this year? | $209 | $94 / $471 | 0.0% | 52 | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
Daily costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights. Real 12 mo is the change in what a US dollar buys there after inflation in both countries. Switch currency on any country page. See the method.