The average price of a 7-day trip to Crater Lake is $1,226 for a solo traveler, $2,202 for a couple, and $4,128 for a family of 4. Crater Lake hotels range from $51 to $231 per night with an average of $89. Average worldwide flight costs to Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport (MFR) are between $539 and $877 per person for economy flights and $1,691 to $2,752 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $75 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 Crater Lake, OR, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MFR and stay in a Crater Lake hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Crater Lake is usually mid to late September.
Average Crater Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Crater Lake for a week is $1,028-$1,737($147-$248 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $336 to $702 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Crater Lake for a week is $1,672-$2,964($239-$423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $672 to $1,404 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Crater Lake for a week is $3,344-$5,928($478-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,344 to $2,808 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Crater Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Crater Lake? The cheapest trip to Crater Lake is about $102 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $41.
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 Crater Lake for a week is $715-$1,274($102-$182 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $336 to $702 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Crater Lake for a week is $1,184-$2,242($169-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $672 to $1,404 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Crater Lake for a week is $2,368-$4,484($338-$641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,344 to $2,808 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Crater Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Crater Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Crater Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Crater Lake for a week is $2,059-$4,318($294-$617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $135 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $816 to $1,987 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Crater Lake for a week is $3,428-$7,250($490-$1,036 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $270 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,632 to $3,974 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Crater Lake for a week is $6,856-$14,500($979-$2,071 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $540 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,264 to $7,948 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $462 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Crater Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Crater Lake is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Crater Lake due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Crater Lake 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 Crater Lake 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Crater Lake.
Flight Costs to Crater Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $877 average in late July to a low of $539 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $598. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Crater Lake our data includes 328 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Crater Lake from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,020 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA) in Seattle, WA (the United States) at an average of just $133.
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 Crater Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $339, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Crater Lake can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $576 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.