The average price of a 7-day trip to Clifton is $1,466 for a solo traveler, $2,633 for a couple, and $4,936 for a family of 4. Clifton hotels range from $63 to $286 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) are between $542 and $829 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,601 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $91 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 Clifton, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GJT and stay in a Clifton hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 26th to May 6th (except the week of April 2nd)
- August 6th to November 11th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Clifton is usually early September.
Average Clifton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Clifton for a week is $1,109-$2,089($158-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $738 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Clifton for a week is $2,122-$3,646($303-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,476 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Clifton for a week is $3,206-$6,928($458-$990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,952 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Clifton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Clifton? The cheapest trip to Clifton is about $120 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 $60 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 $55.
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 Clifton for a week is $842-$1,614($120-$231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $738 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Clifton for a week is $1,354-$2,688($193-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,476 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Clifton for a week is $2,624-$5,106($375-$729 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,952 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Clifton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Clifton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Clifton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Clifton for a week is $2,040-$7,517($291-$1,074 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $698 to $1,491 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $286 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Clifton for a week is $3,228-$10,282($461-$1,469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,396 to $2,982 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $286 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Clifton for a week is $6,456-$18,662($922-$2,666 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,792 to $5,964 for first class
Lodging: $284 to $572 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,267 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Clifton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Clifton is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Clifton 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.
Clifton 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 Clifton 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 Clifton.
Flight Costs to Clifton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $829 average in late December to a low of $542 in early September. Median flight price is $536. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Clifton our data includes 303 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Clifton from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,439 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $146.
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 Clifton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $287, so you can easily save about 53% 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 Clifton can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $713 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.