How much does a trip to the Grand Canyon cost?
A mid-range week in South Rim for two runs about $2,250 before flights: $139 a night for a hotel room and $80 a day each for meals.
Estimate your trip
| Lodging1 room for 7 nights at $152 a night | $1,064 |
|---|---|
| Food and incidentals2 people for 8 days at $80 a day · government meal allowance | $1,280 |
Daily costs in The Grand Canyon
Per person per day, two people sharing a room, before flights and activities.
Mid-range
$141When hotels cost the most
Government lodging caps for South Rim change with the season; real room rates follow the same pattern.
- November to February$113
- March to October$152
How these estimates work
Mid-range uses the U.S. government’s per diem for each place: the most a federal traveler may claim for a hotel room, by season, plus meals and incidentals. It tracks a solid business-class hotel and restaurant meals.
Currencies are converted at the European Central Bank reference rate, or the U.S. Treasury reporting rate where the ECB has none, as of October 8, 2026.
Not included: flights, activities and shopping. Two travelers share a room; a third takes a second room.
Plan the Grand Canyon within budget
Build the itinerary day by day, track what everyone spends, and split it fairly, in one app.
Trip cost questions
About $2,250 for two at mid-range, before flights: $139 a night for the room and $80 a day each for food.
Plan on about $141 per person per day at mid-range, with two people sharing a room.
Hotel rates in South Rim are lowest in November to February and highest in March to October, by the government’s seasonal lodging rates.
