With rising gas prices, staff shortages, and general inflation, the cost of a family trip has increased significantly. Factors such as hotel costs, car rentals, and meals now require careful consideration. How about some handy advice regarding how to plan a Montana or Yellowstone vacations for less?
If you’re planning to visit Montana or head to Yellowstone National Park—a popular family vacation destination—you’ll find higher costs and potentially greater difficulty in securing hotel rooms and rental cars because June to August is the most popular time for tourists headed to these destinations. .
Let’s take a look at planning a week-long trip to Yellowstone in August of this year. Here are the cost breakdowns of what we are finding online :
- One-week car rental
- Midsize car – $1,275
- SUVs – $1,400
- Truck or minivan – $1,600
- Hotel Rooms
- Lodging in Gardiner, MT – $250/night and up
- Lodging in Yellowstone NP – $304/night and up
- Driving Mileage
- Tracing the route of our Yellowstone Family Vacation, starting from Bozeman, hitting the highlights of the park, and back to Bozeman – 500 miles at ~$3.75/ gallon = $1,875
That adds up to around $4,650 – $5,299 and this doesn’t include food, souvenirs, and other miscellaneous costs. Additionally, you’ll need to make all your own reservations, research hiking trails and activities, and navigate crowded areas on your own.
A Hassle-Free Solution: Travel Montana
One way to simplify your vacation planning is by booking a trip with Travel Montana. Our tours include all these cost factors, plus you get an expert guide who knows:
- The best restaurants
- Optimal times and locations for wildlife spotting
- Alternative routes to avoid traffic jams
- How to make the most out of every day
Leave the planning to us and truly relax on your vacation. Enjoy making new memories with your family without the stress. Check out the Montana and Yellowstone Vacations and start planning your perfect getaway today.