Affordability is a big discussion in skiing. Every year the sport gets more and more expensive, both with tickets and accommodations, so seeking out the cheapest option is often in the mind of those planning a vacation.
There are many ways to rank the most affordable ski resorts across the United States, considering travel costs, lift tickets, accommodations, food, and much more. Vacation rental website HomeToGo considers their exclusive accommodation price data combined with lift ticket prices to look at affordability, creating a list of the top affordable ski resorts in the United States.
Now you might look at this list and think “I know plenty of resorts cheaper than these”, and you probably wouldn’t be wrong. HomeToGo states that this list is an attempt to track down “the most affordable U.S. ski resorts for big fun on a budget.” So without further ado, here is their top 10 affordable ski resort s in the United States.
10. Mount Bachelor, Oregon – $292.02 total cost per day per person
9. Angel Fire Resort, New Mexico – $264.47 total cost per day per person
8. Jay Peak, Vermont – $252.89 total cost per day per person
7. Purgatory Resort, Colorado – $246.76 total cost per day per person
6. Sunday River, Maine – $234.82 total cost per day per person
5. Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico – $233.18 total cost per day per person
4. Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine – $229.37 total cost per day per person
3. Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana – $223.0 total cost per day per person
2. Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington – $200.92 total cost per day per person
1. Gore Mountain, New York – $195.02 total cost per day per person
Again, you might have your disagreements with this list, and that’s totally okay. But according to HomeToGo, these are the top affordable ski resorts in the United States for the 2024/25 season. If you want to view the full list, including the breakdown of costs at each resort, you can do so here.
