The average price of a 7-day trip to Highlands Ranch is $1,515 for a solo traveler, $2,721 for a couple, and $5,101 for a family of 4. Highlands Ranch hotels range from $58 to $264 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 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 $42 to $82 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 Highlands Ranch, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DEN and stay in a Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch is usually mid to late September.
Average Highlands Ranch Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Highlands Ranch for a week is $1,162-$2,182($166-$312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $1,014 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Highlands Ranch for a week is $2,422-$4,020($346-$574 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $2,028 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Highlands Ranch for a week is $3,406-$7,504($487-$1,072 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $4,056 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $113 to $149 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Highlands Ranch
How cheap can you make a vacation to Highlands Ranch? The cheapest trip to Highlands Ranch is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $51.
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 Highlands Ranch for a week is $848-$2,042($121-$292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $1,014 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Highlands Ranch for a week is $1,390-$3,364($199-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $2,028 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Highlands Ranch for a week is $2,780-$6,368($397-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $4,056 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Highlands Ranch cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Highlands Ranch Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Highlands Ranch.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Highlands Ranch for a week is $2,319-$8,511($331-$1,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $889 to $2,403 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Highlands Ranch for a week is $3,852-$12,006($550-$1,715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $312 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,778 to $4,806 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Highlands Ranch for a week is $7,704-$22,008($1,101-$3,144 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $624 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,556 to $9,612 for first class
Lodging: $262 to $528 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Highlands Ranch Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Highlands Ranch is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Highlands Ranch 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.
Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch.
Flight Costs to Highlands Ranch
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 Highlands Ranch our data includes 1,046 originating airports, and 204 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch, 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 Highlands Ranch can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $657 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.