Study reveals the best budget-friendly places to see the Northern Lights in 2025
'Last year's solar eclipse sparked an astrotourism trend among American travelers, which we are now seeing carry through into 2025,' said Eleanor Moody, HomeToGo Travel Expert and Spokesperson. 'With even more travelers wanting to witness out-of-this-world celestial displays, search increases have skyrocketed for places providing strong chances of seeing the Northern Lights.'
For budget-conscious travelers hoping to witness the northern lights without leaving North America, Canada and Alaska offer some of the best options.
Topping the list is Whitehorse, Canada, where the median nightly price for accommodation sits at just $160.68. While the city itself provides glimpses of the aurora, venturing to nearby dark-sky locations like Fish Lake and Takhini offers optimal viewing of the subarctic display.
Next up are Churchill and Yellowknife, Canada, both known for their prime locations beneath the auroral oval, where the northern lights frequently dance across the sky. Churchill boasts a median nightly accommodation price of $190.55, while Yellowknife follows closely at $192.61 per night.
Rounding out the top five are Denali, Alaska ($199.82 per night) and Fairbanks, Alaska ($227.63 per night), two destinations known for their crisp, clear winter skies.
Thinking about venturing outside of North America to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights? Here are the most affordable worldwide destinations.
Kemi, Finland: $101.97 per night
Lofoten, Norway: $132.87 per night
Luleå, Sweden: $133.90 per night
Alta, Norway: $143.17 per night
Narvik, Norway: $158.11
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