The average price of a 7-day trip to Denver is $1,560 for a solo traveler, $2,802 for a couple, and $5,253 for a family of 4. Denver hotels range from $59 to $270 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) are between $620 and $919 per person for economy flights and $1,946 to $2,884 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $109 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 Denver, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDT and stay in a Denver hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Denver is usually mid to late September.
Average Denver Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Denver for a week is $1,161-$2,240($166-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $781 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Denver for a week is $2,262-$4,060($323-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,562 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Denver for a week is $3,594-$7,364($513-$1,052 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,124 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $133 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Denver
How cheap can you make a vacation to Denver? The cheapest trip to Denver is about $126 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 $120 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 $51.
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 Denver for a week is $879-$1,936($126-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $781 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Denver for a week is $1,452-$3,032($207-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,562 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Denver for a week is $2,904-$5,728($415-$818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,124 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Denver cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Denver Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Denver.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Denver for a week is $2,651-$8,412($379-$1,202 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,073 to $1,796 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $874 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Denver for a week is $4,228-$11,580($604-$1,654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,146 to $3,592 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $874 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Denver for a week is $8,456-$20,016($1,208-$2,859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,292 to $7,184 for first class
Lodging: $358 to $540 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $736 to $1,224 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Denver Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Denver is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Denver 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.
Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver.
Flight Costs to Denver
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $919 average in early January to a low of $620 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $611. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Denver our data includes 455 originating airports, and 98 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Denver from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,078 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $217.
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 Denver, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Denver can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $673 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.