Most ski trip projects cost between $50.00 and $250 per day, with a typical price near $120. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
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
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.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
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.