Destination Zion: Travel Price Comparisons

A vacation can often be broken down into two distinctive parts: falling in love with an inspiring location, and working through the logistics of getting yourself there. More often than not, it's this second part that makes people think, "is this a vacation I can actually make happen?"

We find ourselves getting bogged down in the nitty-gritty details. Well, never fear dear traveler, because that is where Happy Campers comes in!

It's time for you to forge ahead and take that road trip you have been dreaming of. We've gone ahead and done the research for you to compare the costs behind RV rentals, AirBNB stays, and hotel visits for a week-long getaway to world-famous Zion National Park.

Your time has come to grab life by the wheel and hit the open road!

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Traversing With Two

7-Day Vacation in Zion National Park for Two

The places you go are only as good as the people you're with, and sometimes all you need to have an unforgettable experience is one good travel companion.

Grab your best travel bud and discover the costs behind a week-long vacation to Zion National Park for two!

RV Rental

7-Day Vacation for 2
$2,742
~$1,371 per Person

• RV Rental
• Gasoline
• Groceries
• Campsite

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

AirBNB

7-Day Vacation for 2
$1,831
~$916 per Person

• AirBNB Rental
• Gasoline
• Groceries

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

Hotel

7-Day Vacation for 2
$3,258
~$1,629 per Person

• Hotel Room
• Gasoline
• Restaurants

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

RV Rental Cost for 2

Happy Campers RV Rental Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $1,260 - $180 per night for 7 nights
• Average: $1,596 - $228 per night for 7 nights
• Luxury: $1,925 - $275 per night for 7 nights

Rent an RV

Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $522 - 10 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal.
• Average: $653 - 8 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal.
• Luxury: $870 - 6 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal.

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Grocery Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $100 - If you're planning on bringing mostly food from your pantry or fridge
• Average: $150 - If you're planning on bringing spices and condiments but buying your meals
• Luxury: $180 - If your plan is to sort out your meals once you arrive at your destination

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RV Campsite Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $140 - $20 per night for 7 nights
• Average: $343 - $49 per night for 7 nights
• Luxury: $980 - $140 per night for 7 nights

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AirBNB Cost for 2

AirBNB Rental Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $587 - $84 per night including cleaning and service fees ($294/person total)
• Average: $1,472 - $220 per night including cleaning and service fees ($736/person total)
• Luxury: $3,635 - $519 per night including cleaning and service fees ($1,818/person total)

Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Average: $209 - 25 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($105/person total)

Calculate Gas

Grocery Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $100 - If you're planning on bringing mostly food from your pantry or fridge
• Average: $150 - If you're planning on bringing spices and condiments but buying your meals
• Luxury: $180 - If your plan is to sort out your meals once you arrive at your destination

Calculate Groceries

Hotel Cost for 2

Hotel Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $1,456 - $208/night for 7 nights ($728/person total)
• Average: $2,293 - $328/night for 7 nights ($1,147/person total)
• Luxury: $5,581 - $797/night for 7 nights ($2,791/person total)

Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Average: $209 - 25 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($105/person total)

Calculate Gas

Restaurant Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $420 - $30/person/day
• Average: $756 - $54/person/day
• Luxury: $1,050 - $75/person/day

A Road Trip For Four

7-Day Vacation in Zion National Park for Four

The time has come to grab your three closest friends and throw your favorite hiking gear in the trunk. You're going to Utah's first national park!

Discover the cost breakdown for a week-long vacation for four in world-famous Zion.

RV Rental

7-Day Vacation for 4
$2,927
~$732 per Person

• RV Rental
• Gasoline
• Groceries
• Campsite

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

AirBNB

7-Day Vacation for 4
$2,082
~$521 per Person

• AirBNB Rental
• Gasoline
• Groceries

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

Hotel

7-Day Vacation for 4
$3,155
~$789 per Person

• Hotel Room
• Gasoline
• Restaurants

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

RV Rental Cost for 4

Happy Campers RV Rental Cost(s)

Our Forest River Sunseeker models are perfect for groups of four, offering comfortable sleeping arrangements and plenty of storage space.

• Thrifty: $1,260 - $180 per night for 7 nights ($315/person total)
• Average: $1,596 - $228 per night for 7 nights ($408/person total)
• Luxury: $1,925 - $275 per night for 7 nights ($481/person total)

Rent an RV

Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $522 - 10 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($131/person total)
• Average: $653 - 8 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($163/person total)
• Luxury: $870 - 6 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($218/person total)

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Grocery Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $200 - If you're planning on bringing mostly food from your pantry or fridge ($7/person/day)
• Average: $300 - If you're planning on bringing spices and condiments but buying your meals ($10/person/day)
• Luxury: $360 - If your plan is to sort out your meals once you arrive at your destination ($13/person/day)

Calculate Groceries

RV Campsite Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $140 - $20 per night for 7 nights
• Average: $343 - $49 per night for 7 nights
• Luxury: $980 - $140 per night for 7 nights

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AirBNB Cost for 4

AirBNB Rental Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $587 - $84 per night including cleaning and service fees ($294/person total)
• Average: $1,472 - $220 per night including cleaning and service fees ($736/person total)
• Luxury: $3,635 - $519 per night including cleaning and service fees ($1,818/person total)

Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Average: $209 - 25 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($52/person total)

Calculate Gas

Grocery Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $200 - If you're planning on bringing mostly food from your pantry or fridge ($7/person/day)
• Average: $300 - If you're planning on bringing spices and condiments but buying your meals ($10/person/day)
• Luxury: $380 - If your plan is to sort out your meals once you arrive at your destination ($13/person/day)

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Hotel Cost for 4

Hotel Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $1,456 - $208/night for 7 nights ($364/person total)
• Average: $2,293 - $328/night for 7 nights ($573/person total)
• Luxury: $5,581 - $797/night for 7 nights ($1,395/person total)

Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Average: $209 - 25 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($105/person total)

Calculate Gas

Restaurant Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $420 - $30/person/day
• Average: $756 - $54/person/day
• Luxury: $1,050 - $75/person/day

A Journey For Eight

7-Day Vacation in Zion National Park for Eight

What better way is there to bond with family and friends than by stepping away from the day-to-day and making new memories? The answer: there isn't one.

Visiting national parks not only brings you closer together with your family but with the astounding nature of this beautiful country as well.

Grab the kids, assemble your closest family friends, and find out the finances behind a week-long vacation in Zion for a party of eight!

RV Rental

7-Day Vacation for 8
$5,149
~$644 per Person

• RV Rental
• Gasoline
• Groceries
• Campsite

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

AirBNB

7-Day Vacation for 8
$3,496
~$437 per Person

• AirBNB Rental
• Gasoline
• Groceries

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

Hotel

7-Day Vacation for 8
$6,444
~$806 per Person

• Hotel Room
• Gasoline
• Restaurants

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

RV Rental Cost for 8

Happy Campers RV Rental Cost(s)

For larger groups, we recommend renting two RVs to ensure everyone has comfortable sleeping space. Check out our Thor Freedom Traveler for spacious family-friendly options.

• Thrifty: $1,750 - $250 per night for 7 nights ($219/person total) - Single RV Rental
• Average: $2,940 - $420 per night for 7 nights ($368/person total) - Two RV Rentals
• Luxury: $3,850 - $550 per night for 7 nights ($482/person total) - Two RV Rentals

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Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $522 - 10 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($65/person total) - Single RV Rental
• Average: $1,306 - 8 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($82/person total) - Two RV Rentals
• Luxury: $1,740 - 6 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($109/person total) - Two RV Rentals

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Grocery Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $400 - If you're planning on bringing mostly food from your pantry or fridge ($7.14/person/day)
• Average: $560 - If you're planning on bringing spices and condiments but buying your meals ($10/person/day)
• Luxury: $728 - If your plan is to sort out your meals once you arrive at your destination ($13/person/day)

Calculate Groceries

RV Campsite Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $140 - $20 per night for 7 nights
• Average: $343 - $49 per night for 7 nights
• Luxury: $980 - $140 per night for 7 nights

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AirBNB Cost for 8

AirBNB Rental Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $882 - $126 per night including cleaning and service fees ($110/person total)
• Average: $2,518 - $360 per night including cleaning and service fees ($315/person total)
• Luxury: $4,761 - $680 per night including cleaning and service fees ($595/person total)

Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Average: $418 - 25 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($52/person total)

Calculate Gas

Grocery Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $400 - If you're planning on bringing mostly food from your pantry or fridge ($7.14/person/day)
• Average: $560 - If you're planning on bringing spices and condiments but buying your meals ($10/person/day)
• Luxury: $728 - If your plan is to sort out your meals once you arrive at your destination ($13/person/day)

Calculate Groceries

Hotel Cost for 8

Hotel Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $1,440 - $206/night for 7 nights ($180/person total)
• Average: $3,002 - $429/night for 7 nights ($375/person total)
• Luxury: $7,572 - $1,082/night for 7 nights ($947/person total)

Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Average: $418 - 25 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($52/person total)

Calculate Gas

Restaurant Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $1,680 - $30/person/day
• Average: $3,024 - $54/person/day
• Luxury: $4,200 - $75/person/day

A Vacation For Ten

7-Day Vacation in Zion National Park for Ten People

Life is busy, and finding time to get everyone together can be difficult. But once in a blue moon, the planets align, and you find yourself free at the same time as your loved ones!

Treasure these rare moments and take that road trip you've all been craving.

Read ahead to discover the basic costs behind a week-long vacation in Zion for a party of 10!

RV Rental

7-Day Vacation for 10
$5,870
~$587 per Person

• RV Rental
• Gasoline
• Groceries
• Campsite

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

AirBNB

7-Day Vacation for 10
$3,996
~$400 per Person

• AirBNB Rental
• Gasoline
• Groceries

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

Hotel

7-Day Vacation for 10
$7,042
~$716 per Person

• Hotel Room
• Gasoline
• Restaurants

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Totals are based on average costs and were pulled May 2021
Prices rounded to the nearest dollar

RV Rental Cost for 10

Happy Campers RV Rental Cost(s)

For groups of ten, two RVs provide the best balance of comfort and affordability. Our Entegra Ethos models offer premium amenities for larger groups.

• Thrifty: $2,940 - $420 per night for 7 nights ($294/person total) - Two RV Rentals
• Average: $3,178 - $420 per night for 7 nights ($318/person total) - Two RV Rentals
• Luxury: $3,850 - $550 per night for 7 nights ($385/person total) - Two RV Rentals

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Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $1,044 - 10 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($104/person total) - Two RV Rentals
• Average: $1,306 - 8 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($131/person total) - Two RV Rentals
• Luxury: $1,740 - 6 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($174/person total) - Two RV Rentals

Calculate Gas

Grocery Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $500 - If you're planning on bringing mostly food from your pantry or fridge ($7.14/person/day)
• Average: $700 - If you're planning on bringing spices and condiments but buying your meals ($10/person/day)
• Luxury: $910 - If your plan is to sort out your meals once you arrive at your destination ($13/person/day)

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RV Campsite Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $280 - $40 per night for 7 nights ($28/person total) - Two RV Rentals
• Average: $686 - $98 per night for 7 nights ($69/person total) - Two RV Rentals
• Luxury: $1,960 - $280 per night for 7 nights ($196/person total) - Two RV Rentals

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AirBNB Cost for 10

AirBNB Rental Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $1,869 - $267 per night including cleaning and service fees ($187/person total)
• Average: $2,878 - $411 per night including cleaning and service fees ($288/person total)
• Luxury: $4,761 - $680 per night including cleaning and service fees ($476/person total)

Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Average: $418 - 25 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($52/person total) - Two Cars

Calculate Gas

Grocery Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $500 - If you're planning on bringing mostly food from your pantry or fridge ($7.14/person/day)
• Average: $700 - If you're planning on bringing spices and condiments but buying your meals ($10/person/day)
• Luxury: $910 - If your plan is to sort out your meals once you arrive at your destination ($13/person/day)

Calculate Groceries

Hotel Cost for 10

Hotel Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $1,879 - $268/night for 7 nights ($188/person total)
• Average: $2,844 - $406/night for 7 nights ($284/person total)
• Luxury: $4,242 - $606/night for 7 nights ($424/person total)

Roundtrip Gasoline Cost(s)

• Average: $418 - 25 MPG, 1,740 Mi. with an average cost of $3/Gal. ($52/person total) - Two Cars

Calculate Gas

Restaurant Cost(s)

• Thrifty: $2,100 - $30/person/day
• Average: $3,780 - $54/person/day
• Luxury: $5,250 - $75/person/day

Ready to Start Your Zion Adventure?

Now that you've seen the cost comparisons, it's clear that RV travel offers incredible value, especially for larger groups. You'll enjoy the freedom of the open road, the flexibility to explore at your own pace, and the comfort of having all your amenities with you.

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway for two or a multi-family adventure for ten, Happy Campers has the perfect RV rental to make your Zion National Park dreams a reality.

Contact us today to learn more about our rental options and start planning your unforgettable journey to one of America's most breathtaking national parks!