The average price of a 7-day trip to Colorado is $1,307 for a solo traveler, $1,985 for a couple, and $4,136 for a family of 4. Colorado hotels range from $65 to $288 per night with an average of $105, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Colorado (from all airports) are between $659 and $1,025 per person for economy flights and $2,069 to $3,219 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $100 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
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Colorado and stay in a Colorado hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Colorado is usually early to mid September.
Average Colorado Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Colorado for a week is $1,285-$2,618($184-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $892 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $171 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Colorado for a week is $2,035-$4,209($291-$601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $1,783 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $171 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Colorado for a week is $4,070-$7,915($581-$1,131 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $195 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,655 to $3,567 for economy
Lodging: $175 to $224 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $207 to $258 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Colorado
How cheap can you make a vacation to Colorado? The cheapest trip to Colorado is about $130 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 $16 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 Colorado for a week is $912-$2,195($130-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $892 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Colorado for a week is $1,501-$3,429($214-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $1,783 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Colorado for a week is $3,001-$6,373($429-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,655 to $3,567 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $129 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $198 to $239 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Colorado cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Colorado 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Colorado for a week is $2,608-$10,393($373-$1,485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $199 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,033 to $2,208 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $288 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $565 to $1,132 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Colorado for a week is $4,326-$13,987($618-$1,998 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $197 to $397 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,065 to $4,416 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $288 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $565 to $1,132 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Colorado for a week is $8,659-$24,625($1,237-$3,518 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $395 to $794 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,130 to $8,831 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $576 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $848 to $1,706 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Colorado Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Colorado is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Colorado 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 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 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.
Flight Costs to Colorado
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,025 average in late December to a low of $659 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $678. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Colorado our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $366, so you can easily save about 56% 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 can easily cost $368 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $736 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.