The average price of a 7-day trip to Grand Junction is $1,360 for a solo traveler, $2,443 for a couple, and $4,579 for a family of 4. Grand Junction hotels range from $56 to $256 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) are between $542 and $829 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,601 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $77 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 Junction, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GJT and stay in a Grand Junction hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 26th to May 6th (except the week of April 2nd)
- August 6th to November 11th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Grand Junction is usually early September.
Average Grand Junction Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Grand Junction for a week is $1,045-$1,959($149-$280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $688 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Grand Junction for a week is $2,072-$3,468($296-$495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,376 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Grand Junction for a week is $3,352-$6,144($479-$878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,752 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Grand Junction
How cheap can you make a vacation to Grand Junction? The cheapest trip to Grand Junction is about $109 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 $140 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 $45.
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 Junction for a week is $761-$2,002($109-$286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $688 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Grand Junction for a week is $1,252-$2,984($179-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,376 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Grand Junction for a week is $2,504-$5,458($358-$780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,752 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $255 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Grand Junction cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Grand Junction 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 Junction.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Grand Junction for a week is $2,220-$8,361($317-$1,194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $912 to $1,988 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $256 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Grand Junction for a week is $3,678-$11,322($525-$1,617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,824 to $3,976 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $256 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Grand Junction for a week is $7,356-$19,404($1,051-$2,772 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,648 to $7,952 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $512 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Grand Junction Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Grand Junction is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Grand Junction 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 Junction 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 Junction 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 Grand Junction.
Flight Costs to Grand Junction
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $829 average in late December to a low of $542 in early September. Median flight price is $536. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Grand Junction our data includes 303 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Grand Junction from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,439 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $146.
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 Junction, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $287, so you can easily save about 53% 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 Junction can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $637 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.