The average price of a 7-day trip to Montana is $1,195 for a solo traveler, $1,750 for a couple, and $2,373 for a family of 4. Montana hotels range from $66 to $303 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $630 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Montana (from all airports) are between $562 and $864 per person for economy flights and $1,765 to $2,713 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $103 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
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Montana and stay in a Montana hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Montana is usually late January.
Average Montana Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Montana for a week is $1,258-$2,541($180-$363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $387 to $782 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $142 to $173 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 $1,989-$4,036($284-$577 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $205 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $775 to $1,563 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $142 to $173 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Montana for a week is $3,978-$7,563($568-$1,080 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $410 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,550 to $3,127 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $229 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $211 to $261 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 $129 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $57.
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 $904-$2,452($129-$350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $387 to $782 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $189 to $220 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 $1,467-$3,590($210-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $101 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $775 to $1,563 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $189 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Montana for a week is $2,935-$6,496($419-$928 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $201 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,550 to $3,127 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $133 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $289 to $327 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 $2,541-$10,509($363-$1,501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $205 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $950 to $1,940 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $303 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $590 to $1,189 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 $4,170-$13,884($596-$1,983 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $410 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,900 to $3,880 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $303 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $590 to $1,189 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Montana for a week is $8,341-$24,325($1,192-$3,475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $820 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,801 to $7,761 for first class
Lodging: $304 to $606 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $891 to $1,804 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.
Key
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.
Key
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 $864 average in early to mid July to a low of $562 in late January. Median flight price is $556. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Montana our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
Average Flight Cost by Season
Key
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
Key
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 $302, so you can easily save about 54% 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 $377 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $755 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.