The average price of a 7-day trip to Colorado Springs is $1,669 for a solo traveler, $2,998 for a couple, and $5,620 for a family of 4. Colorado Springs hotels range from $59 to $300 per night with an average of $89, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) are between $708 and $990 per person for economy flights and $2,222 to $3,107 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 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 Colorado Springs, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to COS and stay in a Colorado Springs hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Colorado Springs is usually mid to late September.
Average Colorado Springs Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Colorado Springs for a week is $1,286-$2,404($184-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $467 to $891 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Colorado Springs for a week is $2,592-$4,256($370-$608 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $934 to $1,782 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Colorado Springs for a week is $4,190-$8,116($599-$1,159 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,868 to $3,564 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $149 to $158 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Colorado Springs
How cheap can you make a vacation to Colorado Springs? The cheapest trip to Colorado Springs is about $133 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 $80 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 $52.
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 Colorado Springs for a week is $933-$1,926($133-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $467 to $891 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Colorado Springs for a week is $1,554-$3,132($222-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $934 to $1,782 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Colorado Springs for a week is $3,108-$5,904($444-$843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,868 to $3,564 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Colorado Springs cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Colorado Springs Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Colorado Springs.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Colorado Springs for a week is $2,357-$9,677($337-$1,382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $218 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $939 to $2,343 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $300 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Colorado Springs for a week is $3,940-$13,546($563-$1,935 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $436 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,878 to $4,686 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $300 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Colorado Springs for a week is $7,880-$24,188($1,126-$3,455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $872 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,756 to $9,372 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $600 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Colorado Springs Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Colorado Springs is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Colorado Springs 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.
Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs.
Flight Costs to Colorado Springs
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $990 average in late July to a low of $708 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $641. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Colorado Springs our data includes 526 originating airports, and 104 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Colorado Springs from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $7,458 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cortez Municipal (CEZ) in Cortez, CO (the United States) at an average of just $225.
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 Colorado Springs, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $282, so you can easily save about 40% 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 Colorado Springs can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $673 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.