The average price of a 7-day trip to Salt Lake City is $1,466 for a solo traveler, $2,633 for a couple, and $4,936 for a family of 4. Salt Lake City hotels range from $55 to $239 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are between $694 and $1,097 per person for economy flights and $2,178 to $3,442 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $82 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 Salt Lake City, UT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SLC and stay in a Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City is usually mid to late September.
Average Salt Lake City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Salt Lake City for a week is $1,157-$2,110($165-$301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $900 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Salt Lake City for a week is $2,450-$3,978($350-$568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,800 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Salt Lake City for a week is $3,530-$7,168($504-$1,024 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,600 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $212 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $105 to $146 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Salt Lake City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Salt Lake City? The cheapest trip to Salt Lake City is about $117 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 $44.
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 Salt Lake City for a week is $821-$1,907($117-$272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $900 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Salt Lake City for a week is $1,378-$3,094($197-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,800 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Salt Lake City for a week is $2,756-$5,828($394-$833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,600 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Salt Lake City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Salt Lake City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Salt Lake City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Salt Lake City for a week is $2,502-$8,802($357-$1,257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,218 to $2,430 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Salt Lake City for a week is $4,350-$12,324($621-$1,761 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $312 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,436 to $4,860 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Salt Lake City for a week is $8,700-$22,008($1,243-$3,144 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $624 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,872 to $9,720 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $478 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Salt Lake City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Salt Lake City is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Salt Lake City 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.
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City.
Flight Costs to Salt Lake City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,097 average in late July to a low of $694 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $711. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Salt Lake City our data includes 807 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Salt Lake City from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,597 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cedar City Regional (CDC) in Cedar City, UT (the United States) at an average of just $125.
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 Salt Lake City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $403, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Salt Lake City can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $619 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.