The average price of a 7-day trip to Northwest Colorado is $1,624 for a solo traveler, $2,917 for a couple, and $5,468 for a family of 4. Northwest Colorado hotels range from $58 to $263 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) are between $665 and $1,071 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,361 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $97 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 Northwest Colorado, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HDN and stay in a Northwest Colorado hotel:
- January 1st to May 6th (except the weeks of March 26th and April 2nd)
- August 6th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northwest Colorado is usually late January.
Average Northwest Colorado Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northwest Colorado for a week is $1,301-$2,275($186-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $506 to $900 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northwest Colorado for a week is $2,482-$4,196($355-$599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,012 to $1,800 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northwest Colorado for a week is $4,310-$7,480($616-$1,069 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,024 to $3,600 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $186 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northwest Colorado
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northwest Colorado? The cheapest trip to Northwest Colorado is about $139 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 $85 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 $52.
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 Northwest Colorado for a week is $972-$1,898($139-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $506 to $900 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $85 to $115 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northwest Colorado for a week is $1,632-$3,106($233-$444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,012 to $1,800 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $85 to $115 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northwest Colorado for a week is $3,264-$5,870($466-$839 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,024 to $3,600 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $173 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Northwest Colorado cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northwest Colorado Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Northwest Colorado.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northwest Colorado for a week is $2,749-$9,666($393-$1,381 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $213 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,255 to $1,971 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $1,034 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northwest Colorado for a week is $4,718-$13,128($674-$1,875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $426 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,510 to $3,942 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $1,034 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northwest Colorado for a week is $9,436-$22,536($1,348-$3,219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $408 to $852 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,020 to $7,884 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $526 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $752 to $1,448 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northwest Colorado Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northwest Colorado is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northwest Colorado 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.
Northwest Colorado 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 Northwest Colorado 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 Northwest Colorado.
Flight Costs to Northwest Colorado
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,071 average in mid to late November to a low of $665 in late January. Median flight price is $661. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northwest Colorado our data includes 115 originating airports, and 49 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northwest Colorado from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,137 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 $347.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Northwest Colorado, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $406, 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 Northwest Colorado can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $656 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.