The average price of a 7-day trip to Denali is $2,668 for a solo traveler, $4,792 for a couple, and $8,983 for a family of 4. Denali hotels range from $99 to $453 per night with an average of $175, while most vacation rentals will cost $440 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are between $794 and $1,286 per person for economy flights and $2,492 to $4,035 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $87 to $176 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 Denali, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ANC and stay in a Denali hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 26th and March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Denali is usually mid to late September.
Average Denali Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Denali for a week is $1,837-$4,099($262-$586 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $167 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $233 to $285 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Denali for a week is $3,562-$6,746($509-$964 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $174 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $167 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $233 to $285 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Denali for a week is $5,836-$11,950($834-$1,707 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $348 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $252 to $334 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $373 to $399 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Denali
How cheap can you make a vacation to Denali? The cheapest trip to Denali is about $177 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 $440 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 $83.
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 Denali for a week is $1,236-$4,562($177-$652 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $99 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $440 to $480 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Denali for a week is $1,974-$6,244($282-$892 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $99 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $440 to $480 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Denali for a week is $3,948-$10,760($564-$1,537 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $198 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $672 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Denali cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Denali Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Denali.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Denali for a week is $3,850-$11,142($550-$1,592 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $165 to $352 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,345 to $2,846 for first class
Lodging: $225 to $453 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $972 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Denali for a week is $6,350-$16,452($907-$2,350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $330 to $704 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,690 to $5,692 for first class
Lodging: $225 to $453 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $972 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Denali for a week is $12,700-$29,406($1,814-$4,201 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $660 to $1,408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,380 to $11,384 for first class
Lodging: $450 to $906 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $810 to $1,361 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Denali Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Denali is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Denali 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.
Denali 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 Denali 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Denali.
Flight Costs to Denali
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,286 average in early to mid December to a low of $794 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $849. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Denali our data includes 567 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Denali from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,276 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fairbanks International (FAI) in Fairbanks, AK (the United States) at an average of just $149.
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 Denali, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $493, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Denali can easily cost $560 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $38 per person. Private tours can cost $1128 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.