The average price of a 7-day trip to Yosemite National Park is $2,523 for a solo traveler, $4,531 for a couple, and $8,495 for a family of 4. Yosemite National Park hotels range from $109 to $496 per night with an average of $192, while most vacation rentals will cost $360 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are between $568 and $871 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,733 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $87 to $147 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 Yosemite National Park, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FAT and stay in a Yosemite National Park hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Yosemite National Park is usually mid to late September.
Average Yosemite National Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Yosemite National Park for a week is $1,821-$3,805($260-$544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $147 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $784 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $183 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $272 to $332 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Yosemite National Park for a week is $3,182-$5,792($455-$827 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $174 to $294 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,568 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $183 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $272 to $332 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Yosemite National Park for a week is $5,628-$10,438($804-$1,491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $348 to $588 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,136 for economy
Lodging: $276 to $366 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $435 to $531 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Yosemite National Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Yosemite National Park? The cheapest trip to Yosemite National Park is about $177 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 $360 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 $95.
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 Yosemite National Park for a week is $1,241-$3,638($177-$520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $784 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $109 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $380 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Yosemite National Park for a week is $1,912-$4,996($273-$714 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,568 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $109 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $380 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Yosemite National Park for a week is $3,824-$8,624($546-$1,232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,136 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $218 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $532 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Yosemite National Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Yosemite 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 Yosemite National Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Yosemite National Park for a week is $3,755-$14,386($536-$2,055 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $183 to $323 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $998 to $2,297 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $496 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,638 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Yosemite National Park for a week is $6,034-$18,944($862-$2,706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $366 to $646 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,996 to $4,594 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $496 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,638 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Yosemite National Park for a week is $12,068-$31,990($1,724-$4,570 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $732 to $1,292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,992 to $9,188 for first class
Lodging: $492 to $992 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,170 to $2,293 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Yosemite National Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Yosemite 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 Yosemite 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.
Yosemite 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 Yosemite 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
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Percent of rentals
There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Yosemite National Park.
Flight Costs to Yosemite National Park
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $871 average in early August to a low of $568 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $578. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Yosemite National Park our data includes 419 originating airports, and 117 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Yosemite National Park from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,971 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $199.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Yosemite National Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $302, so you can easily save about 53% 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 Yosemite National Park can easily cost $620 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $41 per person. Private tours can cost $1237 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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