The average price of a 7-day trip to Steamboat Springs is $2,172 for a solo traveler, $3,901 for a couple, and $7,313 for a family of 4. Steamboat Springs hotels range from $71 to $322 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $640 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 $50 to $113 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 Steamboat Springs, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HDN and stay in a Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs is usually late January.
Average Steamboat Springs Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Steamboat Springs for a week is $1,354-$3,307($193-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $506 to $932 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $216 to $264 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Steamboat Springs for a week is $2,528-$5,308($361-$758 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,012 to $1,864 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $216 to $264 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Steamboat Springs for a week is $4,420-$9,268($631-$1,324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,024 to $3,728 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $256 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $346 to $396 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Steamboat Springs
How cheap can you make a vacation to Steamboat Springs? The cheapest trip to Steamboat Springs is about $148 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 $160 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 Steamboat Springs for a week is $1,037-$2,503($148-$358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $506 to $932 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Steamboat Springs for a week is $1,732-$3,806($247-$544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,012 to $1,864 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Steamboat Springs for a week is $3,464-$6,892($495-$985 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,024 to $3,728 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Steamboat Springs cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Steamboat 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 Steamboat Springs.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Steamboat Springs for a week is $2,862-$10,922($409-$1,560 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $249 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,300 to $1,883 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $322 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Steamboat Springs for a week is $4,932-$14,548($705-$2,078 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $498 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,600 to $3,766 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $322 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Steamboat Springs for a week is $9,864-$25,448($1,409-$3,635 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $996 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,200 to $7,532 for first class
Lodging: $264 to $644 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,824 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Steamboat Springs Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Steamboat Springs is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Steamboat 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.
Steamboat 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 Steamboat 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 Steamboat Springs.
Flight Costs to Steamboat Springs
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 Steamboat Springs our data includes 115 originating airports, and 49 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs, 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 Steamboat Springs 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.