The average price of a 7-day trip to Glacier is $1,872 for a solo traveler, $3,362 for a couple, and $6,303 for a family of 4. Glacier hotels range from $71 to $323 per night with an average of $125, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are between $489 and $772 per person for economy flights and $1,534 to $2,423 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 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 Glacier, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YVR and stay in a Glacier hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Glacier is usually mid to late September.
Average Glacier Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Glacier for a week is $1,257-$2,869($180-$410 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $332 to $656 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $188 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Glacier for a week is $2,288-$4,590($327-$656 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $664 to $1,312 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $188 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Glacier for a week is $3,948-$7,888($564-$1,127 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,328 to $2,624 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $263 to $322 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Glacier
How cheap can you make a vacation to Glacier? The cheapest trip to Glacier is about $125 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 $220 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 $59.
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 for a week is $875-$2,474($125-$353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $332 to $656 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Glacier for a week is $1,396-$3,508($199-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $664 to $1,312 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Glacier for a week is $2,792-$6,152($399-$879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,328 to $2,624 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $352 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Glacier cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Glacier 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Glacier for a week is $2,635-$10,464($376-$1,495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $238 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $863 to $1,502 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $323 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Glacier for a week is $4,310-$13,632($616-$1,947 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $476 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,726 to $3,004 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $323 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Glacier for a week is $8,620-$23,616($1,231-$3,374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $464 to $952 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,452 to $6,008 for first class
Lodging: $320 to $646 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,824 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Glacier Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Glacier is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Glacier 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 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 Glacier 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Glacier.
Flight Costs to Glacier
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $772 average in late July to a low of $489 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $539. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Glacier our data includes 346 originating airports, and 149 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Glacier from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $6,341 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Comox (YQQ) in Comox (Canada) at an average of just $175.
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 Glacier, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $283, so you can easily save about 58% 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 can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $804 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.