The average price of a 7-day trip to Yellowstone National Park is $1,616 for a solo traveler, $2,902 for a couple, and $5,441 for a family of 4. Yellowstone National Park hotels range from $70 to $318 per night with an average of $123. 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 $52 to $89 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 Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to WYS and stay in a Yellowstone National Park hotel:
- May 28th to June 17th
- August 20th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Yellowstone National Park is usually early October.
Average Yellowstone National Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Yellowstone National Park for a week is $1,422-$2,141($203-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $530 to $816 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Yellowstone National Park for a week is $2,316-$3,580($331-$511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,060 to $1,632 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Yellowstone National Park for a week is $4,632-$7,160($662-$1,023 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,120 to $3,264 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $234 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Yellowstone National Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Yellowstone National Park? The cheapest trip to Yellowstone National Park is about $156 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $63.
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 Yellowstone National Park for a week is $1,090-$1,607($156-$230 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $530 to $816 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Yellowstone National Park for a week is $1,802-$2,794($257-$399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,060 to $1,632 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Yellowstone National Park for a week is $3,604-$5,588($515-$798 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,120 to $3,264 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Yellowstone National Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Yellowstone National Park Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Yellowstone National Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Yellowstone National Park for a week is $3,175-$4,957($454-$708 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,569 to $1,803 for first class
Lodging: $158 to $318 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Yellowstone National Park for a week is $5,402-$8,006($772-$1,144 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,138 to $3,606 for first class
Lodging: $158 to $318 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Yellowstone National Park for a week is $10,804-$16,012($1,543-$2,287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $376 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,276 to $7,212 for first class
Lodging: $316 to $636 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Yellowstone National Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Yellowstone National Park is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Yellowstone National Park due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Yellowstone National Park.
Flight Costs to Yellowstone National Park
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 Yellowstone National Park our data includes 118 originating airports, and 40 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park, 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 Yellowstone National Park can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $792 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.