Travel budget and cost of living in Denver (United States) how much does a trip cost?

Denver travel budget

Denver: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Denver

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Denver for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Denver compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Denver in 2024 is 14% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Denver in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Denver by expense type

Restaurant budget in Denver

Lunch

$ 21/person
($ 13 to $ 31)

---

0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 26 to $ 71)

---

5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

---

9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 9)

---

0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 6)

---

12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 5.7/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 11)

---

11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.7/can
($ 2 to $ 4.1)

---

8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.2/bottle
($ 2 to $ 4.1)

---

10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Denver

1-star hotel

$ 196/night
($ 64 to $ 864)

---

38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 152/night
($ 66 to $ 916)

---

7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 205/night
($ 87 to $ 684)

---

1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 296/night
($ 122 to $ 659)

---

2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 542/night
($ 372 to $ 939)

---

9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 501

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 189/month
($ 125 to $ 476)

---

35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 199/month
($ 70 to $ 798)

---

2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 179/month
($ 73 to $ 599)

---

4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 234/month
($ 117 to $ 626)

---

6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 192/month
($ 71 to $ 681)

---

1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Denver

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

---

6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4.4/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 7.7)

---

22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.9)

---

17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 6)

---

15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 21)

---

12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 10)

---

2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 5.7/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 11)

---

16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.3)

---

5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.9
($ 1 to $ 3)

---

10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Denver

Bus ticket

$ 3/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 5.2)

---

20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.1 to $ 5)

---

5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

---

6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5
($ 3.5 to $ 8)

---

34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Denver

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 11 to $ 19)

---

7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 43/hr
($ 16 to $ 41)

---

78% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Denver

Cigarettes

$ 11/pack
($ 9 to $ 13)

---

0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 54
($ 31 to $ 80)

---

0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 48
($ 40 to $ 82)

---

10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Denver

$ 740
(fair price: $ 655)

New York City → Denver

$ 301
(fair price: $ 236)

Atlanta → Denver

$ 248
(fair price: $ 170)

Chicago → Denver

$ 277
(fair price: $ 165)

Los Angeles → Denver

$ 270
(fair price: $ 166)

Toronto → Denver

$ 444
(fair price: $ 380)

Book a flight Flight prices to Denver