The average price of a 7-day trip to Moab is $2,047 for a solo traveler, $3,676 for a couple, and $6,892 for a family of 4. Moab hotels range from $89 to $406 per night with an average of $148, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Canyonlands Field Airport (CNY) are between $668 and $937 per person for economy flights and $2,096 to $2,940 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $78 to $150 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 Moab, UT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CNY and stay in a Moab hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 9th to May 13th
- August 6th to November 11th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Moab is usually late September.
Average Moab Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Moab for a week is $1,840-$2,958($263-$423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $418 to $750 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $180 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $158 to $193 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Moab for a week is $3,304-$5,132($472-$733 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $836 to $1,500 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $180 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $158 to $193 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Moab for a week is $5,374-$9,360($768-$1,337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,672 to $3,000 for economy
Lodging: $292 to $360 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $253 to $290 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Moab
How cheap can you make a vacation to Moab? The cheapest trip to Moab is about $162 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 $200 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 $80.
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 Moab for a week is $1,136-$2,659($162-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $418 to $750 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $89 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Moab for a week is $1,792-$3,878($256-$554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $836 to $1,500 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $89 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Moab for a week is $3,584-$7,036($512-$1,005 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,672 to $3,000 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $178 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $300 to $360 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Moab cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Moab Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Moab.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Moab for a week is $3,000-$10,908($429-$1,558 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $315 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $928 to $1,575 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $406 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Moab for a week is $4,908-$14,688($701-$2,098 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $630 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,856 to $3,150 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $406 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Moab for a week is $9,816-$26,526($1,402-$3,789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $560 to $1,260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,712 to $6,300 for first class
Lodging: $364 to $812 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $756 to $1,901 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Moab Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Moab is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Moab 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.
Moab 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 Moab 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 Moab.
Flight Costs to Moab
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $937 average in late July to a low of $668 in late September. Median flight price is $622. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Moab our data includes 113 originating airports, and 56 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Moab from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,400 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Denver International (DEN) in Denver, CO (the United States) at an average of just $168.
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 Moab, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $269, so you can easily save about 40% 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 Moab can easily cost $510 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $34 per person. Private tours can cost $1011 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.