The average price of a 7-day trip to Mt. Hood National Forest is $1,852 for a solo traveler, $3,326 for a couple, and $6,236 for a family of 4. Mt. Hood National Forest hotels range from $71 to $322 per night with an average of $125, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Portland International Airport (PDX) are between $718 and $1,158 per person for economy flights and $2,253 to $3,634 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $108 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 Mt. Hood National Forest, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PDX and stay in a Mt. Hood National Forest hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mt. Hood National Forest is usually mid to late September.
Average Mt. Hood National Forest Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mt. Hood National Forest for a week is $1,386-$2,747($198-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,031 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mt. Hood National Forest for a week is $2,824-$4,788($403-$684 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,062 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mt. Hood National Forest for a week is $4,476-$8,576($639-$1,225 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,124 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $183 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mt. Hood National Forest
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mt. Hood National Forest? The cheapest trip to Mt. Hood National Forest 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 $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 Mt. Hood National Forest for a week is $956-$2,362($137-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,031 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 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 Mt. Hood National Forest for a week is $1,570-$3,764($224-$538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,062 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 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 Mt. Hood National Forest for a week is $3,140-$6,952($449-$993 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,124 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mt. Hood National Forest cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mt. Hood National Forest Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mt. Hood National Forest.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mt. Hood National Forest for a week is $2,903-$11,645($415-$1,664 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $227 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,143 to $3,000 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $322 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mt. Hood National Forest for a week is $4,942-$16,234($706-$2,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $454 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,286 to $6,000 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $322 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mt. Hood National Forest for a week is $9,884-$29,648($1,412-$4,235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $908 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,572 to $12,000 for first class
Lodging: $288 to $644 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mt. Hood National Forest Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mt. Hood National Forest is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mt. Hood National Forest 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.
Mt. Hood National Forest 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 Mt. Hood National Forest 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 Mt. Hood National Forest.
Flight Costs to Mt. Hood National Forest
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,158 average in late July to a low of $718 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $763. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mt. Hood National Forest our data includes 921 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mt. Hood National Forest from an airport like Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ) in Trichinopoly (India) for an average $7,219 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton (PDT) in Pendleton, OR (the United States) at an average of just $131.
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 Mt. Hood National Forest, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $439, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Mt. Hood National Forest can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $802 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.