The average price of a 7-day trip to Mount Crested Butte is $2,138 for a solo traveler, $3,840 for a couple, and $7,199 for a family of 4. Mount Crested Butte hotels range from $74 to $337 per night with an average of $123, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $640 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 $47 to $101 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 Mount Crested Butte, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DEN and stay in a Mount Crested Butte 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 Mount Crested Butte is usually mid to late September.
Average Mount Crested Butte Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mount Crested Butte for a week is $1,191-$3,319($170-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $968 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $224 to $274 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mount Crested Butte for a week is $2,486-$5,336($355-$762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,936 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $224 to $274 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mount Crested Butte for a week is $3,816-$9,004($545-$1,286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,872 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $358 to $384 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mount Crested Butte
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mount Crested Butte? The cheapest trip to Mount Crested Butte is about $137 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 $62.
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 Mount Crested Butte for a week is $956-$2,320($137-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $968 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mount Crested Butte for a week is $1,540-$3,680($220-$526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,936 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mount Crested Butte for a week is $3,080-$6,976($440-$997 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,872 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mount Crested Butte cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mount Crested Butte Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mount Crested Butte.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mount Crested Butte for a week is $2,452-$12,081($350-$1,726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $212 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,017 to $2,149 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $337 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mount Crested Butte for a week is $4,064-$15,714($581-$2,245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $424 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,034 to $4,298 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $337 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mount Crested Butte for a week is $8,128-$26,358($1,161-$3,765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $848 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,068 to $8,596 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $674 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,971 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mount Crested Butte Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mount Crested Butte is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mount Crested Butte 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.
Mount Crested Butte 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 Mount Crested Butte 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 Mount Crested Butte.
Flight Costs to Mount Crested Butte
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 Mount Crested Butte our data includes 1,046 originating airports, and 204 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mount Crested Butte 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 Mount Crested Butte, 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 Mount Crested Butte can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $840 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.