The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Montana is $1,590 for a solo traveler, $2,856 for a couple, and $5,354 for a family of 4. Central Montana hotels range from $78 to $354 per night with an average of $137, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Calgary International Airport (YYC) are between $476 and $720 per person for economy flights and $1,494 to $2,259 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $99 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 Central Montana, MT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Central Montana hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Montana is usually late January.
Average Central Montana Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Montana for a week is $1,351-$2,500($193-$357 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $619 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $131 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $162 to $198 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Montana for a week is $2,352-$4,014($336-$573 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,238 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $131 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $162 to $198 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Montana for a week is $4,228-$7,150($604-$1,021 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,476 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $262 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $243 to $317 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Montana
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Montana? The cheapest trip to Central Montana is about $97 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 $65.
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 Central Montana for a week is $680-$1,500($97-$214 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $619 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Montana for a week is $1,240-$2,532($177-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,238 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Montana for a week is $2,432-$5,064($347-$723 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,476 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $156 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Central Montana cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Montana Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Montana.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Montana for a week is $2,580-$10,691($369-$1,527 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $188 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,455 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $354 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Montana for a week is $4,104-$13,462($586-$1,923 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $376 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,910 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $354 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Montana for a week is $8,208-$23,756($1,173-$3,394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $416 to $752 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,184 to $5,820 for first class
Lodging: $352 to $708 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $900 to $2,112 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Montana Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Montana is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Montana 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.
Central Montana 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 Central Montana 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 Central Montana.
Flight Costs to Central Montana
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $720 average in mid July to a low of $476 in late January. Median flight price is $494. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Montana our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Montana from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,532 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Vancouver International (YVR) in Vancouver (Canada) at an average of just $238.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Central Montana, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $244, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Central Montana can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $883 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.