The average price of a 7-day trip to Glacier National Park is $1,923 for a solo traveler, $3,454 for a couple, and $6,475 for a family of 4. Glacier National Park hotels range from $85 to $389 per night with an average of $150, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $740 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Calgary International Airport (YYC) are between $476 and $720 per person for economy flights and $1,494 to $2,259 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $116 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 Glacier National Park, MT, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a Glacier National Park hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • August 13th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Glacier National Park is usually late January.

 

Average Glacier National Park Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Glacier National Park for a week is $1,418-$2,832($203-$405 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $357 to $634 for economy

Lodging: $108 to $143 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $189 to $231 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Glacier National Park for a week is $2,426-$4,450($347-$636 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $714 to $1,268 for economy

Lodging: $108 to $143 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $189 to $231 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Glacier National Park for a week is $4,376-$7,866($625-$1,124 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,428 to $2,536 for economy

Lodging: $216 to $286 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $265 to $347 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Glacier National Park

How cheap can you make a vacation to Glacier National Park? The cheapest trip to Glacier National Park is about $145 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $72.

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 Glacier National Park for a week is $1,013-$1,809($145-$258 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $357 to $634 for economy

Lodging: $72 to $85 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Glacier National Park for a week is $1,594-$2,898($228-$414 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $714 to $1,268 for economy

Lodging: $72 to $85 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Glacier National Park for a week is $3,188-$5,508($455-$787 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,428 to $2,536 for economy

Lodging: $144 to $170 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $160 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Glacier National Park cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Glacier 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 Glacier National Park.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Glacier National Park for a week is $2,725-$11,136($389-$1,591 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $825 to $1,604 for first class

Lodging: $193 to $389 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $740 to $1,332 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Glacier National Park for a week is $4,292-$14,280($613-$2,040 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,650 to $3,208 for first class

Lodging: $193 to $389 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $740 to $1,332 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Glacier National Park for a week is $8,584-$24,564($1,226-$3,509 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,300 to $6,416 for first class

Lodging: $386 to $778 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,184 to $1,998 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Glacier National Park Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Glacier National Park is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Glacier National Park 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.

Glacier 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Glacier 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Glacier National Park.

 

Flight Costs to Glacier National Park

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $720 average in mid July to a low of $476 in late January. Median flight price is $494. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Glacier National Park our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Glacier National Park from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,532 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Vancouver International (YVR) in Vancouver (Canada) at an average of just $238.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Glacier National Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $244, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Glacier National Park can easily cost $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $969 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.

 

 

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