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How much money will you need for your trip to Aspen? You should plan to spend around $235 per day on your vacation in Aspen, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $68 on meals for one day and $45 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Aspen for a couple is $271. So, a trip to Aspen for two people for one week costs on average $3,285. All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $235
  • One Week Per person
    $1,643
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $3,285
  • One Month Per person
    $7,040
  • One Week For a couple
    $3,285
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $6,571
  • One Month For a couple
    $14,080
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A vacation to Aspen for one week usually costs around $1,643 for one person. So, a trip to Aspen for two people costs around $3,285 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $6,571 in Aspen. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Aspen can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.



How expensive is Aspen? How much money do I need for Aspen?

How much does a trip to Aspen cost? Is Aspen expensive? The average Aspen trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Aspen prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.

Accommodation Budget in Aspen
Average Daily Costs

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The average price for one person for accommodation in Aspen is $136. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price for a hotel room in Aspen is $271.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $136
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $271

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Transportation Budget in Aspen
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Aspen is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $45 per person, per day, on local transportation in Aspen.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $45

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Flights to Aspen
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Food Budget in Aspen
Average Daily Costs

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  • While meal prices in Aspen can vary, the average cost of food in Aspen is $68 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Aspen should cost around $27 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Aspen is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $68


Entertainment Budget in Aspen
Average Daily Costs

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  • Entertainment and activities in Aspen typically cost an average of $36 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $36

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Alcohol Budget in Aspen
Average Daily Costs

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  • The average person spends about $16 on alcoholic beverages in Aspen per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $16


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Aspen On a Budget
Aspen Aspen, Colorado
Aspen is a famous, and notably expensive travel destination. The town is one of the country's most famous and recognizable ski destinations, and prices can climb high during the ski season. Although still expensive, you can often find better deals during the summer months or shoulder seasons. For visitors who want to enjoy the area's hiking, natural beauty, and charm, these are the times to visit.

But for many, Aspen is a ski destination. It's known for its challenging slopes and diverse terrain. There are many lessons available for beginners or intermediates, so don't be afraid of the challenging reputation that Aspen is known for. There really is something for everyone.
Sights
Aspen is all about skiing, but the town and surrounding natural beauty is a destination in and of itself. There are a number of natural protected areas in the region with great hiking and beautiful landscapes. Several places worth visiting include John Denver Sanctuary, which has a refreshing creek, Maroon Bells, which is one of the most photographed landscapes in the area, and Independence Pass, which takes you by the Continental Divide.
Neighborhoods
Most people think of Aspen as one town and destination, but there are actually four ski resorts in the area - Aspen Mountain (or Ajax), Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Most people refer to the entire area as Aspen Snowmass.

The Town of Aspen sits at the foot of Aspen Mountain. About five kilometers away are Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk and Snowmass is about 16 kilometers to the west of the town. Snowmass is larger than the other three resorts combined and it offers a wide variety of skiing and a village at its base. Buttermilk is the only ski area that doesn't have a village at its base. Aspen Highlands is considered to be one of the more challenging ski areas.

Activities
Skiing is the obvious activity of choice for visitors to Aspen, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of other things to enjoy. Hiking is popular, particularly during the warmer months and there are countless trails in the area. Other popular activities include mountain biking, golf, white water rafting, festivals and concerts, and touring historic mines.
Food and Dining
As a world class ski destination, you can expect world class dining in Aspen. The area has a wide range of restaurants to choose from that serve diverse types of cuisines. Restaurants range from casual sandwich shops to fine dining at its best. There are also grocery stores in town so budget travelers enjoy picking up supplies and preparing their own meals.

Transportation
Aspen has a comprehensive free shuttle system that travels between the different ski resorts. It's a great way to get around efficiently and conveniently. The service also runs to other nearby communities.

The town of Aspen is very walkable and many visitors enjoy exploring the area on foot. There are also bike trails throughout and a great bike-sharing program with 16 stations and 200 bikes spread throughout the area.
1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase.


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