The average price of a 7-day trip to Taos Ski Valley is $1,816 for a solo traveler, $3,262 for a couple, and $6,114 for a family of 4. Taos Ski Valley hotels range from $68 to $310 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) are between $601 and $959 per person for economy flights and $1,886 to $3,009 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $100 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 Taos Ski Valley, NM, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ABQ and stay in a Taos Ski Valley hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Taos Ski Valley is usually mid to late September.
Average Taos Ski Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Taos Ski Valley for a week is $1,344-$2,713($192-$388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $777 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $168 to $206 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Taos Ski Valley for a week is $2,556-$4,554($365-$651 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,554 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $168 to $206 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Taos Ski Valley for a week is $4,236-$7,888($605-$1,127 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $3,108 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $228 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $235 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Taos Ski Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Taos Ski Valley? The cheapest trip to Taos Ski Valley is about $131 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 $59.
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 Taos Ski Valley for a week is $918-$2,281($131-$326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $777 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Taos Ski Valley for a week is $1,482-$3,422($212-$489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,554 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Taos Ski Valley for a week is $2,964-$6,274($423-$896 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $3,108 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $285 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Taos Ski Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Taos Ski Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Taos Ski Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Taos Ski Valley for a week is $2,758-$10,898($394-$1,557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,008 to $1,678 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $310 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Taos Ski Valley for a week is $4,592-$14,116($656-$2,017 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,016 to $3,356 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $310 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Taos Ski Valley for a week is $9,184-$23,624($1,312-$3,375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,032 to $6,712 for first class
Lodging: $308 to $620 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Taos Ski Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Taos Ski Valley is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Taos Ski Valley 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.
Taos Ski Valley 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 Taos Ski Valley 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 Taos Ski Valley.
Flight Costs to Taos Ski Valley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $959 average in mid December to a low of $601 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $574. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Taos Ski Valley our data includes 537 originating airports, and 114 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Taos Ski Valley from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,453 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) in Carlsbad, NM (the United States) at an average of just $162.
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 Taos Ski Valley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $358, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Taos Ski Valley can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $773 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.