utah trip cost

Cost of a Trip to Utah & the Cheapest Time to Visit Utah

The average price of a 7-day trip to Utah is $1,284 for a solo traveler, $1,934 for a couple, and $3,477 for a family of 4 . Utah hotels range from $66 to $290 per night with an average of $106, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Utah (from all airports) are between $689 and $1,010 per person for economy flights and $2,163 to $3,171 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $103 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 Utah

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Utah and stay in a Utah hotel:

• January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• April 16th to May 6th
• August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Utah is usually mid to late September .

Average Utah Trip Costs

Average solo traveler.

The average cost for one person to visit Utah for a week is $1,304-$2,654 ($186-$379 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $50 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights : $408 to $883 for economy

Lodging : $91 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $143 to $175 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Utah for a week is $2,069-$4,258 ($296-$608 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $101 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights : $816 to $1,766 for economy

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Utah for a week is $4,132-$7,981 ($590-$1,140 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $202 to $411 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights : $1,632 to $3,532 for economy

Lodging : $181 to $229 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $215 to $262 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Utah

How cheap can you make a vacation to Utah? The cheapest trip to Utah is about $131 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 $60 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 $56.

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 Utah for a week is $919-$2,349 ($131-$336 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Lodging : $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $155 to $186 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Utah for a week is $1,502-$3,575 ($215-$511 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $50 to $99 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Utah for a week is $3,004-$6,587 ($429-$941 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $100 to $199 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Lodging : $112 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $228 to $277 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Utah cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Utah Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Utah.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Utah for a week is $2,639-$11,150 ($377-$1,593 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $102 to $205 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights : $1,031 to $2,185 for first class

Lodging : $149 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $625 to $1,255 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Utah for a week is $4,383-$14,770 ($626-$2,110 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $204 to $410 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights : $2,061 to $4,370 for first class

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Utah for a week is $8,767-$25,677 ($1,252-$3,668 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $408 to $820 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights : $4,123 to $8,741 for first class

Lodging : $298 to $579 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $942 to $1,866 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Utah Hotel Prices

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

Utah 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.

Prices are based on Utah 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.

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Utah.

Flight Costs to Utah

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,010 average in late December to a low of $689 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $651. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Utah our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.

Average Flight Cost by Season

Average flight cost by day of week.

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Utah, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $321, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Utah can easily cost $373 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $746 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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