The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Denver is $1,814 for a solo traveler, $3,258 for a couple, and $6,108 for a family of 4. Downtown Denver hotels range from $54 to $312 per night with an average of $138, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $560 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 $45 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 Downtown Denver, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DEN and stay in a Downtown Denver 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 Downtown Denver is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown Denver Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Denver for a week is $1,273-$2,762($182-$395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $991 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $149 to $182 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Denver for a week is $2,554-$4,728($365-$675 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,982 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $149 to $182 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Denver for a week is $3,952-$8,324($565-$1,189 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,964 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $274 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $273 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Denver
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Denver? The cheapest trip to Downtown Denver is about $124 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 $260 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 $47.
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 Downtown Denver for a week is $866-$3,176($124-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $991 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Denver for a week is $1,450-$4,552($207-$650 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,982 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Denver for a week is $2,900-$8,384($414-$1,198 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,964 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $416 to $480 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Denver cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown 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 Downtown Denver.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Denver for a week is $2,676-$10,346($382-$1,478 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $184 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,090 to $2,002 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $312 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Denver for a week is $4,368-$13,636($624-$1,948 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $368 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,180 to $4,004 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $312 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Denver for a week is $8,736-$23,744($1,248-$3,392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $736 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,360 to $8,008 for first class
Lodging: $328 to $624 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,764 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Denver Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Denver is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown 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.
Downtown 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 Downtown 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Downtown Denver.
Flight Costs to Downtown Denver
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 Downtown Denver our data includes 1,046 originating airports, and 204 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Denver 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 Downtown Denver, 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 Downtown Denver can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $830 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.