The average price of a 7-day trip to Denali National Park is $1,862 for a solo traveler, $3,344 for a couple, and $6,269 for a family of 4. Denali National Park hotels range from $70 to $318 per night with an average of $123. 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 $61 to $119 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 National Park, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ANC and stay in a Denali National Park 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 National Park is usually mid to late September.
Average Denali National Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Denali National Park for a week is $1,427-$2,692($204-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Denali National Park for a week is $2,326-$4,682($332-$669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Denali National Park for a week is $4,652-$9,364($665-$1,338 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $234 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Denali National Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Denali National Park? The cheapest trip to Denali National Park is about $147 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 $63.
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 National Park for a week is $1,032-$1,948($147-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Denali National Park for a week is $1,686-$3,476($241-$497 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Denali National Park for a week is $3,372-$6,952($482-$993 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Denali National Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Denali National Park 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 National Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Denali National Park for a week is $2,775-$6,189($396-$884 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $238 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,057 to $2,615 for first class
Lodging: $158 to $318 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Denali National Park for a week is $4,602-$10,470($657-$1,496 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $476 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,114 to $5,230 for first class
Lodging: $158 to $318 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Denali National Park for a week is $9,204-$20,940($1,315-$2,991 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $952 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,228 to $10,460 for first class
Lodging: $316 to $636 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Denali National Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Denali National Park is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Denali National Park 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.
Denali National Park 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 National Park 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 Denali National Park.
Flight Costs to Denali National Park
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 National Park our data includes 567 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Denali National Park 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 National Park, 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 National Park can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $792 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.