The average price of a 7-day trip to West Glacier is $2,334 for a solo traveler, $4,192 for a couple, and $7,859 for a family of 4. West Glacier hotels range from $106 to $482 per night with an average of $186, while most vacation rentals will cost $480 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Calgary International Airport (YYC) are between $476 and $720 per person for economy flights and $1,494 to $2,259 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $70 to $149 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 West Glacier, MT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYC and stay in a West Glacier hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in West Glacier is usually late January.
Average West Glacier Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit West Glacier for a week is $1,651-$3,515($236-$502 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $576 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $178 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $258 to $316 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit West Glacier for a week is $2,736-$5,422($391-$775 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,152 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $178 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $258 to $316 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit West Glacier for a week is $4,996-$9,128($714-$1,304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,304 for economy
Lodging: $268 to $356 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $361 to $442 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to West Glacier
How cheap can you make a vacation to West Glacier? The cheapest trip to West Glacier is about $165 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 $480 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 $86.
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 West Glacier for a week is $1,153-$4,136($165-$591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $576 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $480 to $500 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit West Glacier for a week is $1,790-$5,272($256-$753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,152 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $480 to $500 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit West Glacier for a week is $3,580-$9,344($511-$1,335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $2,304 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $212 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $800 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to West Glacier cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury West Glacier Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in West Glacier.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit West Glacier for a week is $3,262-$10,604($466-$1,515 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $283 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $946 to $1,423 for first class
Lodging: $239 to $482 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit West Glacier for a week is $5,090-$14,008($727-$2,001 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $566 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,892 to $2,846 for first class
Lodging: $239 to $482 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit West Glacier for a week is $10,180-$24,416($1,454-$3,488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $504 to $1,132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,784 to $5,692 for first class
Lodging: $478 to $964 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $900 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
West Glacier Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in West Glacier is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in West Glacier 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.
West Glacier 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 West Glacier 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in West Glacier.
Flight Costs to West Glacier
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $720 average in mid July to a low of $476 in late January. Median flight price is $494. These prices are based on millions of flights. For West Glacier our data includes 253 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to West Glacier from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,532 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Vancouver International (YVR) in Vancouver (Canada) at an average of just $238.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In West Glacier, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $244, so you can easily save about 51% 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 West Glacier can easily cost $600 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $40 per person. Private tours can cost $1201 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.