The average price of a 7-day trip to Montana is $1,775 for a solo traveler, $3,188 for a couple, and $5,976 for a family of 4. Montana hotels range from $80 to $415 per night with an average of $135, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Geneva Airport (GVA) are between $578 and $959 per person for economy flights and $1,814 to $3,009 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $134 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 Montana, CH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GVA and stay in a Montana hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th
- September 3rd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Montana is usually early November.
Average Montana Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Montana for a week is $1,332-$2,610($190-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $327 to $844 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $138 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Montana for a week is $2,560-$4,622($366-$660 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $654 to $1,688 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $138 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Montana for a week is $3,852-$8,544($550-$1,221 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,308 to $3,376 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $236 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $193 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Montana
How cheap can you make a vacation to Montana? The cheapest trip to Montana is about $134 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 $67.
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 Montana for a week is $939-$2,284($134-$326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $327 to $844 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $80 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 Montana for a week is $1,476-$3,548($211-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $654 to $1,688 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $80 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 Montana for a week is $2,952-$6,484($422-$926 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,308 to $3,376 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $160 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Montana cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Montana Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Montana.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Montana for a week is $2,854-$11,278($408-$1,611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $281 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $916 to $2,507 for first class
Lodging: $197 to $415 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Montana for a week is $4,526-$15,752($647-$2,250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $562 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,832 to $5,014 for first class
Lodging: $197 to $415 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Montana for a week is $9,052-$28,780($1,293-$4,111 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $1,124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,664 to $10,028 for first class
Lodging: $394 to $830 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $810 to $1,814 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Montana Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Montana is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Montana 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.
Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.
Flight Costs to Montana
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $959 average in early July to a low of $578 in early November. Median flight price is $690. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Montana our data includes 306 originating airports, and 155 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Montana from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $15,523 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Barcelona (BCN) in Barcelona (Spain) at an average of just $76.
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 Montana, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $382, so you can easily save about 66% 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 Montana can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $907 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.