In Michigan, most ski trip projects cost between $50.00 and $250 per day, with a typical price near $120. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical ski trip cost
$50.00 – $250
per day · typical $120
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Ski trip cost breakdown
- Small local hill$30.00 – $60.00typical $45.00
- Regional resort$70.00 – $130typical $100
- Destination resort$150 – $250typical $200
At a glance
- Typical range$50.00 – $250
- Unitper day
- Cities covered33
What Skiing costs
Price for a one-day lift ticket at a ski resort. Costs vary widely by resort, with peak holiday weekends costing the most. Rentals, lessons, and food are additional.
By city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor
- Battle Creek
- Bay City
- Dearborn
- Dearborn Heights
- Detroit
- East Lansing
- Farmington Hills
- Flint
- Grand Rapids
- Holland
- Kalamazoo
- Kentwood
- Lansing
- Lincoln Park
- Livonia
- Muskegon
- Novi
- Pontiac
- Port Huron
- Portage
- Rochester Hills
- Royal Oak
- Saginaw
- South Lyon
- Southfield
- St. Clair Shores
- Sterling Heights
- Taylor
- Troy
- Warren
- Westland
- Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical lift ticket cost?
Expect $50–$150 per day at most resorts. Big-name mountains like Vail or Whistler can be $200+. Smaller hills are $30–$60.
What affects ski pricing?
Resort size, snow conditions, time of year, and day of week. Peak holiday weeks are priciest. Multi-day tickets lower the daily rate.
How do I save on skiing?
Buy lift tickets in advance online, look for midweek deals, rent gear off-mountain, and consider season passes if you ski often.