The average price of a 7-day trip to Zermatt is $2,267 for a solo traveler, $4,072 for a couple, and $7,633 for a family of 4. Zermatt hotels range from $103 to $557 per night with an average of $229, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Malpensa Airport (MXP) are between $590 and $953 per person for economy flights and $1,851 to $2,991 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $96 to $196 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 Zermatt, CH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MXP and stay in a Zermatt hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 10th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Zermatt is usually late January and early February.
Average Zermatt Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Zermatt for a week is $1,813-$3,358($259-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $858 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $183 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Zermatt for a week is $3,328-$5,778($475-$825 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,716 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $183 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Zermatt for a week is $5,332-$11,116($762-$1,588 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,432 for economy
Lodging: $268 to $366 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $216 to $301 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Zermatt
How cheap can you make a vacation to Zermatt? The cheapest trip to Zermatt is about $168 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $92.
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 Zermatt for a week is $1,176-$2,205($168-$315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $858 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $103 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Zermatt for a week is $1,800-$3,630($257-$519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,716 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $103 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Zermatt for a week is $3,396-$6,948($485-$993 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,432 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $206 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Zermatt cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Zermatt Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Zermatt.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Zermatt for a week is $3,636-$15,752($519-$2,250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $182 to $412 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $2,068 for first class
Lodging: $265 to $557 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Zermatt for a week is $5,682-$20,704($812-$2,958 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $364 to $824 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $4,136 for first class
Lodging: $265 to $557 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Zermatt for a week is $11,364-$34,928($1,623-$4,990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $728 to $1,648 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,088 to $8,272 for first class
Lodging: $530 to $1,114 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Zermatt Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Zermatt is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Zermatt 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.
Zermatt 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 Zermatt 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 Zermatt.
Flight Costs to Zermatt
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $953 average in mid December to a low of $590 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $724. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Zermatt our data includes 426 originating airports, and 202 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Zermatt from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $3,501 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Capodichino (NAP) in Naples (Italy) at an average of just $84.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Zermatt, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $362, 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 Zermatt can easily cost $610 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $41 per person. Private tours can cost $1218 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.