The average price of a 7-day trip to Cooke City is $1,915 for a solo traveler, $3,439 for a couple, and $6,448 for a family of 4. Cooke City hotels range from $79 to $359 per night with an average of $125, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) are between $632 and $1,050 per person for economy flights and $1,983 to $3,295 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $65 to $124 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 Cooke City, MT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to COD and stay in a Cooke City hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- May 28th to June 10th
- July 30th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cooke City is usually mid to late September.
Average Cooke City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cooke City for a week is $1,743-$2,722($249-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $496 to $840 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cooke City for a week is $2,966-$4,850($424-$693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $992 to $1,680 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cooke City for a week is $4,974-$8,452($711-$1,207 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,984 to $3,360 for economy
Lodging: $264 to $268 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $195 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cooke City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cooke City? The cheapest trip to Cooke City is about $158 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 $300 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 $67.
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 Cooke City for a week is $1,108-$3,300($158-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $496 to $840 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $79 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cooke City for a week is $1,814-$4,560($259-$651 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $992 to $1,680 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $79 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cooke City for a week is $3,628-$8,304($518-$1,186 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,984 to $3,360 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $158 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $544 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cooke City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cooke City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cooke City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cooke City for a week is $3,112-$12,813($445-$1,830 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $273 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $2,478 for first class
Lodging: $178 to $359 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,404 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cooke City for a week is $5,156-$17,202($737-$2,457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $546 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $4,956 for first class
Lodging: $178 to $359 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,404 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cooke City for a week is $10,312-$29,352($1,473-$4,193 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $496 to $1,092 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,704 to $9,912 for first class
Lodging: $356 to $718 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,248 to $1,966 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cooke City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cooke City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cooke City 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.
Cooke City 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 Cooke City 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Cooke City.
Flight Costs to Cooke City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,050 average in mid December to a low of $632 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $698. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cooke City our data includes 135 originating airports, and 46 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cooke City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,816 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Denver International (DEN) in Denver, CO (the United States) at an average of just $360.
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 Cooke City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $418, so you can easily save about 66% 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 Cooke City can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $894 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.