Denver trip from St. Louis (STL): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night Denver trip from St. Louis (STL) runs about $1,580 to $2,060 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Southwest non-stop | Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver · 4★ | $400 | $840 | $640 | $180 | $2,060 |
| Best value | Southwest non-stop | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $400 | $360 | $640 | $180 | $1,580 |
| Least cash | Southwest non-stop | Moxy Denver Cherry Creek · 3★ | $400 | $680 | $640 | $180 | $1,900 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Clear Creek rafting$140 for 2
- Denver Central MarketOrder: Graze the market stalls · in your food budget
Day 2
- Red Rocks Amphitheatrefree
- Buckhorn ExchangeOrder: Game platter, and Rocky Mountain oysters if you dare · $30 for 2 over your food budget
Day 3
- Union Station and LoDofree
- Tacos Tequila WhiskeyOrder: Street tacos and elote · in your food budget
Day 4
- Root DownOrder: Seasonal small plates to share · $10 for 2 over your food budget
Flights from St. Louis (STL)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 2h 12m | $400 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 2h 12m | $430 |
Food: about $80 a person a day
Breakfast$14
Lunch$18
Dinner$40
Snacks and coffee$8
Restaurants worth the trip
- Snooze breakfastOrder: Pineapple upside-down pancakes · about $18 a person
- Denver Central MarketOrder: Graze the market stalls · about $20 a person
- Buckhorn ExchangeOrder: Game platter, and Rocky Mountain oysters if you dare · about $55 a person
- Tacos Tequila WhiskeyOrder: Street tacos and elote · about $20 a person
- Root DownOrder: Seasonal small plates to share · about $45 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to Denver from St. Louis (STL)?
About $1,580 to $2,060 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from St. Louis (STL) to Denver?
Southwest non-stop at about $400 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Denver?
About $80 a person a day at mid-range places, or $640 for 2 over 4 days.
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