A recent survey ranks the most expensive ski resorts in the United States by the cost of lodging during the February and March ski season. According to the study, Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, tops the list: the resort’s least expensive guestrooms average $543 per night during those peak months.
The analysis, carried out by CheapHotels.org, assessed 20 well-known ski destinations across the country. Each destination included in the comparison offers at least 3-star accommodations and convenient access to ski terrain.
Following Deer Valley is Colorado’s Beaver Creek, where the resort’s least expensive rooms average $416 per night. Utah’s Alta ski area ranks closely behind, with an average starting rate of $413 for the most affordable guestrooms.
Most of the destinations on the list are in Colorado or Utah, with several resorts from California and Wyoming rounding out the rankings. The survey focused on average room rates for the most affordable guestroom on the property during February and March 2019, providing a snapshot of lodging costs during prime ski season.
The top 10 most expensive U.S. ski resorts by average starting room rate are:
- Deer Valley, Utah — $543
- Beaver Creek, Colorado — $416
- Alta, Utah — $413
- Vail, Colorado — $307
- Squaw Valley, California — $302
- Breckenridge, Colorado — $302
- Teton Village, Wyoming — $292
- Aspen, Colorado — $283
- Northstar, California — $264
- Park City, Utah — $243
These figures reflect average nightly rates for the lowest-priced guestrooms at each resort during peak winter months, and they can help skiers and travelers compare lodging costs when planning a winter trip. While prices vary by property, date, and room type, the rankings highlight where lodging tends to be most costly during the busy February–March season.