How much money does it cost to go to the Grand Canyon?

Created by Shaka Guide, Modified on Fri, 18 Aug, 2023 at 8:42 AM by Shaka Guide

As my father used to say, “What is it, and how much is it going to cost me?” Here’s a handy breakdown of the estimated costs of visiting the Grand Canyon (not including the cost of travel)

  • Car rental: $75-$150/day (prices fluctuate based on availability)
  • Lodging: $65-$300/night (prices vary based on season/availability/hotel rating
  • Food: $10-$30 per meal
  • Park Fees: $35 per car for up to 7 days (if you’re visiting multiple parks, you may want to consider purchasing a yearly America the Beautiful pass. Visit NPS site for more information)
  • Parking: Free inside the park
  • Park Shuttle: Free
  • Souvenirs: $50-$150 per visit
  • Bike rentals: $20-$40 per ½ day
  • Mule tours: $100-200 (gratuity encouraged) per tour
  • Other specialty tours: $50-300 per tour


For more info, Check out Grand Canyon South Rim Ultimate Guide.

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