The average price of a 7-day trip to Zion National Park is $2,073 for a solo traveler, $3,723 for a couple, and $6,980 for a family of 4. Zion National Park hotels range from $101 to $461 per night with an average of $179, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) are between $705 and $961 per person for economy flights and $2,212 to $3,016 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $72 to $127 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 Zion National Park, UT, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CDC and stay in a Zion National Park hotel:

  • January 1st to February 11th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Zion National Park is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Zion National Park Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Zion National Park for a week is $1,711-$2,973($244-$425 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $415 to $788 for economy

Lodging: $193 to $216 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $132 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Zion National Park for a week is $3,210-$4,996($459-$714 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $830 to $1,576 for economy

Lodging: $193 to $216 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $132 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Zion National Park for a week is $4,864-$9,300($695-$1,329 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,660 to $3,152 for economy

Lodging: $386 to $432 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $198 to $259 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Zion National Park

How cheap can you make a vacation to Zion National Park? The cheapest trip to Zion National Park is about $168 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 $120 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 $82.

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 Zion National Park for a week is $1,173-$2,287($168-$327 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $415 to $788 for economy

Lodging: $82 to $101 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Zion National Park for a week is $1,854-$3,614($265-$516 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $830 to $1,576 for economy

Lodging: $82 to $101 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Zion National Park for a week is $3,708-$6,748($530-$964 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,660 to $3,152 for economy

Lodging: $164 to $202 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $192 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Zion National Park cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Zion 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 Zion National Park.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Zion National Park for a week is $3,379-$9,298($483-$1,328 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $137 to $229 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,046 to $1,647 for first class

Lodging: $229 to $461 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Zion National Park for a week is $5,384-$12,548($769-$1,793 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $274 to $458 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,092 to $3,294 for first class

Lodging: $229 to $461 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Zion National Park for a week is $10,768-$21,466($1,538-$3,067 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $548 to $916 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,184 to $6,588 for first class

Lodging: $458 to $922 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $840 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Zion National Park Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Zion National Park is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Zion National Park 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.

Zion 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Zion 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Zion National Park.

 

Flight Costs to Zion National Park

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $961 average in late December to a low of $705 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $580. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Zion National Park our data includes 86 originating airports, and 54 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Zion National Park from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,748 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 $124.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Zion National Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $256, so you can easily save about 36% 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 Zion National Park can easily cost $580 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $38 per person. Private tours can cost $1150 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.

 

 

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