Which place is cheaper, Beaver Creek or Pocono Mountains?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pocono Mountains or Beaver Creek?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Pocono Mountains and Beaver Creek can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Pocono Mountains or Beaver Creek?
Pocono Mountains
The Poconos are a region of mountains, small towns, and natural areas in Eastern Pennsylvania. Located just a few hours from both New York City and Philadelphia, this region of 4 counties (Wayne, Pike, Monroe, & Carbon) consists of plenty of mountain scenery, gorgeous lakes, historic small towns, ski resorts, state parks, water parks, and more.
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek is a popular ski resort and small village in Colorado. It's located up the mountain from the town of Avon, and it has a more resort and village vibe. The resort is made up of three areas - Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch, and Arrowhead.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPocono Mountains $174Beaver Creek $316
The average daily cost (per person) in Pocono Mountains is $174, while the average daily cost in Beaver Creek is $316. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Pocono Mountains and Beaver Creek in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPocono Mountains $89Beaver Creek $203
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPocono Mountains $178Beaver Creek $406
Compare Hotels in Pocono Mountains and Beaver Creek
Looking for a hotel in Pocono Mountains or Beaver Creek? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Beaver Creek Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pocono Mountains $49Beaver Creek $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Pocono Mountains or Beaver Creek?
Prices for flights to both Beaver Creek and Pocono Mountains change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayPocono Mountains $53Beaver Creek $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pocono Mountains $30Beaver Creek $53
Tours and Activities in Pocono Mountains
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pocono Mountains are as follows:
- Delaware Water Gap Air Tour: $141
- Private Mount Pocono Observation Air Tour: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPocono Mountains $13Beaver Creek $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pocono Mountains and Beaver Creek, we can see that Beaver Creek is more expensive. And not only is Pocono Mountains much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pocono Mountains would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pocono Mountains and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Beaver Creek would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beaver Creek than you might in Pocono Mountains.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pocono Mountains Expensive? and Is Beaver Creek Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.