The average price of a 7-day trip to West Yellowstone is $2,542 for a solo traveler, $4,565 for a couple, and $8,559 for a family of 4. West Yellowstone hotels range from $129 to $442 per night with an average of $142, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) are between $820 and $995 per person for economy flights and $2,573 to $3,122 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $157 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 Yellowstone, MT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to WYS and stay in a West Yellowstone hotel:
- May 28th to June 17th
- August 20th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in West Yellowstone is usually early October.
Average West Yellowstone Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit West Yellowstone for a week is $2,025-$3,653($289-$522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $157 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $530 to $886 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $178 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $228 to $278 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit West Yellowstone for a week is $3,562-$5,856($509-$837 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $314 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,060 to $1,772 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $178 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $228 to $278 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit West Yellowstone for a week is $5,964-$10,442($852-$1,492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $628 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,120 to $3,544 for economy
Lodging: $356 to $356 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $365 to $417 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to West Yellowstone
How cheap can you make a vacation to West Yellowstone? The cheapest trip to West Yellowstone is about $204 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 $240 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 $107.
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 Yellowstone for a week is $1,431-$2,957($204-$422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $530 to $886 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $129 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit West Yellowstone for a week is $2,220-$4,354($317-$622 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,060 to $1,772 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $129 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit West Yellowstone for a week is $4,440-$8,084($634-$1,155 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,120 to $3,544 for economy
Lodging: $214 to $258 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $416 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to West Yellowstone cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury West Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit West Yellowstone for a week is $3,176-$14,000($454-$2,000 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $298 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,092 to $2,410 for first class
Lodging: $219 to $442 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit West Yellowstone for a week is $5,038-$18,496($720-$2,642 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $596 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,184 to $4,820 for first class
Lodging: $219 to $442 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit West Yellowstone for a week is $10,076-$33,188($1,439-$4,741 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $1,192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,368 to $9,640 for first class
Lodging: $438 to $884 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $2,534 per night for a preferred vacation rental
West Yellowstone Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in West Yellowstone is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in West Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone.
Flight Costs to West Yellowstone
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $995 average in late July to a low of $820 in early October. Median flight price is $694. These prices are based on millions of flights. For West Yellowstone our data includes 118 originating airports, and 40 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to West Yellowstone from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $7,197 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salt Lake City International (SLC) in Salt Lake City, UT (the United States) at an average of just $239.
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 West Yellowstone, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $175, so you can easily save about 21% 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 Yellowstone can easily cost $550 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $37 per person. Private tours can cost $1101 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.