Passport Photos Cost Guide in Burnaby — Average Prices & Ranges

Last updated October 5, 2026

For a Burnaby address, plan on $827 to $3,225 per job for passport photos, with the midpoint near $1,633.

Contractors serving Burnaby fold travel time and the British Columbia market rate into every bid. Ask for a written scope so two quotes compare like for like.

Typical cost at a glance

United States planning figures, per job
Level	Price
Low	~$827
Typical	~$1,633
High	~$3,225

Cost by type

Type	Low	Typical	High
Standard itinerary	~$827	~$2,026	~$3,225
Shoulder-season or budget fare	~$430	~$1,376	~$2,322
High-season or holiday fare	~$1,034	~$3,017	~$4,999
Taxes, bags and seat fees	~$74.00	~$376	~$677
Premium cabin or all-inclusive	~$1,365	~$4,311	~$7,256

All figures per job.

What Passport Photos typically costs

Most buyers in Burnaby see passport photos quoted between $827 and $3,225 per job. The typical figure is close to $1,633, and that is the number worth writing into a budget before you request quotes.

How to compare quotes for passport photos

For passport photos, a fair comparison means identical scope. If one quote includes permits and cleanup and another does not, the cheaper total may not be cheaper at all.

What moves the price of passport photos

The scope you agree drives most of the cost of passport photos. Every extra task, upgraded material or access complication adds labour and risk, and the provider prices that risk into the quote.

Timing your passport photos

Timing changes what you pay for passport photos. Demand peaks around holidays, seasonal deadlines and the start of the busy season, and prices follow. Booking in a quieter window is one of the few levers that lowers the figure without cutting scope.

Who sets passport photos prices

There is no fixed tariff for passport photos. The figure is set by the provider's own economics, covering labour, materials, travel and availability, so it varies by company and by season.

Budgeting for passport photos

Set aside the typical figure, near $1,633 per job, and treat anything closer to $827 as a bonus rather than a target. For passport photos, the middle of the range is the realistic number.

Frequently asked questions

How much does passport photos cost?

Most passport photos falls between $827 and $3,225, with a typical figure near $1,633 per job. The low end is a straightforward job with no surprises; the high end covers complex scope, premium materials or urgent timing. It is worth testing that against a couple of quotes in Burnaby.

What affects the price of passport photos?

The honest answer is that it depends on the specifics. Compare the written scope first, then the price. Local providers in Burnaby can confirm how that applies to your area.

Is Passport Photos cheaper in smaller cities?

Often, but not always. Smaller markets can carry a travel or availability premium that offsets a lower local rate, so it is worth checking a nearby city before assuming the lowest published figure applies to you. In Burnaby, that is worth confirming with a local provider before you commit.

How many quotes should I get for passport photos?

Two or three written quotes are enough to see the real market range. Compare the same scope side by side, and ask each provider what is excluded and what would change the price after the quote is accepted. The answer can shift with the Burnaby market, so check locally.

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These are planning ranges drawn from public price data and market research. They are not a quote, an offer or financial advice, and your actual price depends on the provider, the location and the scope of the work.