The average price of a 7-day trip to Basalt is $2,031 for a solo traveler, $3,648 for a couple, and $6,838 for a family of 4. Basalt hotels range from $75 to $341 per night with an average of $131, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Aspen Pitkin County Sardy Field Airport (ASE) are between $646 and $1,002 per person for economy flights and $2,027 to $3,144 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $63 to $123 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 Basalt, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ASE and stay in a Basalt hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- April 16th to June 3rd (except the week of May 7th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Basalt is usually mid to late September.
Average Basalt Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Basalt for a week is $1,482-$3,035($212-$434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $123 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $471 to $812 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $131 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $227 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Basalt for a week is $2,744-$5,088($392-$727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $246 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $942 to $1,624 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $131 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $227 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Basalt for a week is $4,788-$8,870($684-$1,267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $492 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,884 to $3,248 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $262 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $259 to $363 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Basalt
How cheap can you make a vacation to Basalt? The cheapest trip to Basalt is about $147 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 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 $60.
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 Basalt for a week is $1,027-$2,351($147-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $471 to $812 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Basalt for a week is $1,694-$3,562($242-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $942 to $1,624 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Basalt for a week is $3,388-$6,554($484-$936 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,884 to $3,248 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $285 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Basalt cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Basalt Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Basalt.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Basalt for a week is $3,075-$15,443($439-$2,206 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $139 to $246 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,088 to $1,721 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $341 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Basalt for a week is $5,136-$18,886($734-$2,698 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $278 to $492 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,176 to $3,442 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $341 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Basalt for a week is $10,272-$31,772($1,467-$4,539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $556 to $984 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,352 to $6,884 for first class
Lodging: $338 to $682 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Basalt Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Basalt is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Basalt 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.
Basalt 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 Basalt 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 Basalt.
Flight Costs to Basalt
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,002 average in late December to a low of $646 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $606. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Basalt our data includes 236 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Basalt from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,740 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 $295.
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 Basalt, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $356, so you can easily save about 55% 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 Basalt can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $851 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.