The average price of a 7-day trip to Crested Butte is $2,127 for a solo traveler, $3,820 for a couple, and $7,162 for a family of 4. Crested Butte hotels range from $74 to $337 per night with an average of $123, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Denver International Airport (DEN) are between $677 and $1,139 per person for economy flights and $2,124 to $3,574 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $97 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 Crested Butte, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DEN and stay in a Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte is usually mid to late September.
Average Crested Butte Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Crested Butte for a week is $1,198-$3,303($171-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $980 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $224 to $274 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Crested Butte for a week is $2,500-$5,280($357-$754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,960 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $224 to $274 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Crested Butte for a week is $3,844-$9,102($549-$1,300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,920 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $314 to $411 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Crested Butte
How cheap can you make a vacation to Crested Butte? The cheapest trip to Crested Butte is about $136 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 $140 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 $61.
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 Crested Butte for a week is $950-$2,332($136-$333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $980 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Crested Butte for a week is $1,534-$3,704($219-$529 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,960 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Crested Butte for a week is $3,068-$6,928($438-$990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,920 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Crested Butte cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Crested Butte Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Crested Butte.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Crested Butte for a week is $2,478-$11,005($354-$1,572 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $184 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $931 to $2,421 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $337 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Crested Butte for a week is $4,116-$14,714($588-$2,102 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $368 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,862 to $4,842 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $337 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Crested Butte for a week is $8,232-$25,780($1,176-$3,683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $736 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,724 to $9,684 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $674 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,824 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Crested Butte Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Crested Butte is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Crested Butte 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.
Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte.
Flight Costs to Crested Butte
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,139 average in late July to a low of $677 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $736. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Crested Butte our data includes 1,046 originating airports, and 204 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Crested Butte from an airport like Wallis Hihifo (WLS) in Wallis Island (Wallis and Futuna) for an average $7,552 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chadron Municipal (CDR) in Chadron, NE (the United States) at an average of just $99.
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 Crested Butte, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $462, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Crested Butte can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $840 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.