The average price of a 7-day trip to Grand Canyon is $2,169 for a solo traveler, $3,896 for a couple, and $7,303 for a family of 4. Grand Canyon hotels range from $95 to $433 per night with an average of $168, while most vacation rentals will cost $440 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) are between $504 and $708 per person for economy flights and $1,582 to $2,222 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $85 to $147 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 Grand Canyon, AZ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FLG and stay in a Grand Canyon hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Grand Canyon is usually early to mid September.
Average Grand Canyon Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Grand Canyon for a week is $1,659-$3,267($237-$467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $147 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $588 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $160 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $225 to $275 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Grand Canyon for a week is $2,918-$5,124($417-$732 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $294 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,176 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $160 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $225 to $275 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Grand Canyon for a week is $5,196-$9,108($742-$1,301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $588 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,352 for economy
Lodging: $240 to $320 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $338 to $440 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Grand Canyon
How cheap can you make a vacation to Grand Canyon? The cheapest trip to Grand Canyon is about $153 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 $500 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 $79.
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 Grand Canyon for a week is $1,070-$4,272($153-$610 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $588 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $95 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $500 to $530 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Grand Canyon for a week is $1,666-$5,364($238-$766 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,176 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $95 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $500 to $530 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Grand Canyon for a week is $3,332-$8,820($476-$1,260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,352 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $190 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $742 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Grand Canyon cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Grand Canyon Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Grand Canyon.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Grand Canyon for a week is $3,400-$10,349($486-$1,478 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $179 to $323 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $857 to $1,488 for first class
Lodging: $215 to $433 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Grand Canyon for a week is $5,510-$14,098($787-$2,014 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $358 to $646 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,714 to $2,976 for first class
Lodging: $215 to $433 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Grand Canyon for a week is $11,020-$25,556($1,574-$3,651 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $716 to $1,292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,428 to $5,952 for first class
Lodging: $430 to $866 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Grand Canyon Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Grand Canyon is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Grand Canyon 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.
Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Grand Canyon.
Flight Costs to Grand Canyon
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $708 average in mid to late November to a low of $504 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $443. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Grand Canyon our data includes 197 originating airports, and 57 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Grand Canyon from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $7,214 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $184.
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 Grand Canyon, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $204, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Grand Canyon can easily cost $540 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $36 per person. Private tours can cost $1080 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.