The average price of a 7-day trip to Carbondale is $2,698 for a solo traveler, $4,846 for a couple, and $9,084 for a family of 4. Carbondale hotels range from $90 to $411 per night with an average of $124, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 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 $73 to $165 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 Carbondale, CO, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ASE and stay in a Carbondale 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 Carbondale is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Carbondale Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Carbondale for a week is $1,636-$4,243($234-$606 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $73 to $165 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $471 to $892 for economy

Lodging: $109 to $138 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $300 to $366 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Carbondale for a week is $2,968-$6,510($424-$930 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $146 to $330 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $942 to $1,784 for economy

Lodging: $109 to $138 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $300 to $366 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Carbondale for a week is $5,236-$11,482($748-$1,640 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $292 to $660 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,884 to $3,568 for economy

Lodging: $218 to $276 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $420 to $549 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Carbondale

How cheap can you make a vacation to Carbondale? The cheapest trip to Carbondale is about $165 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 $200 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 $74.

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 Carbondale for a week is $1,153-$2,808($165-$401 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $471 to $892 for economy

Lodging: $74 to $90 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carbondale for a week is $1,862-$4,176($266-$597 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $942 to $1,784 for economy

Lodging: $74 to $90 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carbondale for a week is $3,724-$7,776($532-$1,111 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,884 to $3,568 for economy

Lodging: $148 to $180 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $280 to $384 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Carbondale cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Carbondale Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carbondale.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Carbondale for a week is $3,496-$16,505($499-$2,358 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $153 to $297 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,201 to $2,426 for first class

Lodging: $204 to $411 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 Carbondale for a week is $5,768-$21,010($824-$3,001 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $306 to $594 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,402 to $4,852 for first class

Lodging: $204 to $411 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 Carbondale for a week is $11,536-$36,020($1,648-$5,146 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $612 to $1,188 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,804 to $9,704 for first class

Lodging: $408 to $822 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,400 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Carbondale Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Carbondale is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carbondale 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.

Carbondale 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Carbondale 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Carbondale.

 

Flight Costs to Carbondale

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 Carbondale our data includes 236 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carbondale 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Carbondale, 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 Carbondale can easily cost $510 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $34 per person. Private tours can cost $1025 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.

 

 

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