These Are the Most Affordable Ski Resorts in the US for 2026-27

Ski trips aren’t exactly known for their budget-friendly prices.

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From resort fees to slope passes to rental equipment, the costs add up quickly. Many Americans also travel to seek out the best slopes, adding significant transportation costs to the final bill.

That being said, there are ski resorts throughout the Rockies, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and New England that offer valuable deals with enviable slopes. Though vacations aren’t cheap by any means, they won’t take years to pay off—especially not at these affordable ski resorts identified by a recent HomeToGo study.

Most affordable ski resorts in the United States for a 2026-27 trip

HomeToGo is one of the world’s largest vacation rental platforms. The company has a large portfolio of chalets, cottages, condos, and more properties located on major ski resorts or close by. Their ranking of the most affordable ski resorts is based on price and overall value.

According to HomeToGo Spokesperson and Travel Expert Eleanor Moody, it’s all about finding under-the-radar resorts that offer a range of properties. They tend to offer higher value in terms of slope size and accommodations while still maintaining reasonable nightly rates and lift tickets.

Ten most affordable ski resorts in the United States:

1. Brian Head Resort in Utah
   1. Nightly rate: $79.92
   1. Ski lift: $59
2. Mount Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park in Washington
   1. Nightly rate: $47.53
   1. Ski lift: $92
3. Arizona Snowbowl in Arizona
   1. Nightly rate: $88.16
   1. Ski lift: $69
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort in Colorado
   1. Nightly rate: $71.04
   1. Ski lift: $94
5. Beaver Mountain Ski Area in Utah
   1. Nightly rate: $93.24
   1. Ski lift: $75
6. Magic Mountain Ski Area in Vermont
   1. Nightly rate: $74.37
   1. Ski lift: $94
7. Red Lodge Mountain in Montana
   1. Nightly rate: $93.46
   1. Ski lift: $77
8. Wolf Creek Ski Area in Colorado
   1. Nightly rate: $78.32
   1. Ski lift: $96
9. Timberline Mountain in West Virginia
   1. Nightly rate: $72.43
   1. Ski lift: $104
10. Purgatory Resort in Colorado
    1. Nightly rate: $107.95
    1. Ski lift: $69

You can check out more from HomeToGo’s cost-ranking study here.