The average price of a 7-day trip to Pagosa Springs is $1,848 for a solo traveler, $3,319 for a couple, and $6,222 for a family of 4. Pagosa Springs hotels range from $85 to $385 per night with an average of $149, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) are between $662 and $878 per person for economy flights and $2,077 to $2,755 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $67 to $124 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 Pagosa Springs, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DRO and stay in a Pagosa Springs hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 26th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 11th (except the week of October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pagosa Springs is usually mid to late September.
Average Pagosa Springs Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pagosa Springs for a week is $1,710-$2,597($244-$371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $461 to $781 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $158 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pagosa Springs for a week is $3,042-$4,440($435-$634 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $922 to $1,562 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $158 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pagosa Springs for a week is $4,890-$8,492($699-$1,213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,844 to $3,124 for economy
Lodging: $284 to $316 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $195 to $253 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pagosa Springs
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pagosa Springs? The cheapest trip to Pagosa Springs is about $157 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 $80 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 $69.
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 Pagosa Springs for a week is $1,099-$1,889($157-$270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $461 to $781 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $85 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pagosa Springs for a week is $1,784-$3,118($255-$445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $922 to $1,562 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $85 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pagosa Springs for a week is $3,508-$5,972($501-$853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,844 to $3,124 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $170 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pagosa Springs cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pagosa Springs Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pagosa Springs.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pagosa Springs for a week is $3,346-$9,556($478-$1,365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $147 to $223 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,171 to $1,695 for first class
Lodging: $191 to $385 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pagosa Springs for a week is $5,546-$12,812($792-$1,830 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $294 to $446 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,342 to $3,390 for first class
Lodging: $191 to $385 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pagosa Springs for a week is $11,092-$21,844($1,585-$3,121 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $588 to $892 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,684 to $6,780 for first class
Lodging: $382 to $770 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,470 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pagosa Springs Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pagosa Springs is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pagosa Springs 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.
Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs.
Flight Costs to Pagosa Springs
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $878 average in late December to a low of $662 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $574. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pagosa Springs our data includes 225 originating airports, and 59 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pagosa Springs from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,577 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $260.
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 Pagosa Springs, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $216, so you can easily save about 33% 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 Pagosa Springs can easily cost $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $961 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.