The average price of a 7-day trip to Alta is $1,714 for a solo traveler, $3,078 for a couple, and $5,771 for a family of 4. Alta hotels range from $58 to $266 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) are between $591 and $1,041 per person for economy flights and $1,855 to $3,267 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $109 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Alta, WY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JAC and stay in a Alta hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- March 19th to May 6th (except the week of March 26th)
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Alta is usually mid to late September.
Average Alta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Alta for a week is $1,129-$2,743($161-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $906 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $147 to $179 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Alta for a week is $2,180-$4,682($311-$669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,812 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $147 to $179 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Alta for a week is $3,640-$8,290($520-$1,184 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,624 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $221 to $269 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Alta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Alta? The cheapest trip to Alta is about $98 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $50.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Alta for a week is $685-$1,562($98-$223 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $906 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Alta for a week is $1,250-$2,776($179-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,812 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Alta for a week is $2,428-$5,552($347-$793 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,624 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Alta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Alta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Alta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Alta for a week is $2,504-$11,371($358-$1,624 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,180 to $2,691 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $266 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Alta for a week is $4,216-$15,434($602-$2,205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,360 to $5,382 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $266 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Alta for a week is $8,432-$27,946($1,205-$3,992 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,720 to $10,764 for first class
Lodging: $264 to $532 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $812 to $1,949 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Alta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Alta is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Alta due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Alta Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Alta hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Alta.
Flight Costs to Alta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,041 average in late December to a low of $591 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $629. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Alta our data includes 325 originating airports, and 92 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Alta from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,543 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salt Lake City International (SLC) in Salt Lake City, UT (the United States) at an average of just $231.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Alta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 76% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Alta can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $664 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.