Vermont resort prices have no official statewide average, and they swing with the foliage and ski seasons. In late October 2026, Expedia’s Vermont resort page showed sample one-night totals of $148 to $450 (including taxes and fees) across 48 resorts, and KAYAK listed Stowe resorts at an overall average of about $333 a night. Vermont adds a 9% meals and rooms tax, and some towns add a 1% local option tax.
Quick Answer
There is no official statewide figure. In late October 2026, Expedia showed sample one-night totals of $148 to $450 (with taxes and fees) across 48 Vermont resorts, and KAYAK listed Stowe resorts at an overall average of about $333 a night. Add the 9% rooms tax, any 1% local tax and any resort fee.
Vermont Resort Prices: What the Data Shows
Expedia’s Vermont resort page listed 48 resorts. It showed a lowest price of $148 and a highest of $450, taken from sample one-night stays in late October and November, with the totals including taxes and fees. For example, it listed Jay Peak Resort at $136 a night ($148 total) for a November stay and Woodstock Inn & Resort at $409 a night ($450 total) for another. The page showed no monthly trend, so these are snapshots for specific dates, not a yearly average.
Vermont Resort Prices by Destination
KAYAK’s resort pages for two of Vermont’s best-known ski towns showed these figures in late October 2026. KAYAK averages weeknight (Sunday to Thursday) and weekend (Friday and Saturday) prices over the last two weeks and shows month figures from the last 12 months of searches. The pages change often and contradict themselves in places, so treat them as a guide.
| Destination (KAYAK resorts) | Overall average | Weeknight / weekend (2 weeks) | Cheapest and priciest month | Booking window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe | $333 | $374 / $432 | May $187 / October $464 | At least 61 days ahead |
| Killington | Not stated (listings from $184) | $175 / $192 | June / November (percent changes only) | Not stated |
The Stowe page’s $333 overall average is lower than both its weeknight and weekend averages, and its day-of-week and cheapest-month figures conflict with other parts of the same page, so use Stowe’s numbers only as a rough sense of scale. The Killington page gave month changes only as percentages, with June the cheapest and November the priciest. Our Stowe hotel price guide and Killington hotel price guide cover more room types.
What Changes Resort Prices in Vermont?
- Season: Foliage season (late September to October) and ski season (December to March) are the busiest. KAYAK showed October as Stowe’s priciest month in its 12-month data.
- Destination: Ski towns like Stowe and Killington, lake areas and smaller towns price differently.
- Day of the week: Weekend averages ran higher than weeknight averages in both KAYAK samples, though by a smaller margin in Killington.
- Fees: Some resorts charge a resort fee or separate parking. Amounts vary, so check the total.
Taxes and Fees on Vermont Resort Stays
The Vermont Department of Taxes states that meals, rooms and non-alcoholic beverages are taxed at 9.0%, and that certain municipalities add a 1.0% local option meals, rooms and/or alcoholic beverages tax. The local tax depends on where the room is, so confirm the total at checkout. See our hotel occupancy tax by state guide and our explainer on resort fees.
Since May 2025 the Federal Trade Commission’s fee rule requires covered short-term lodging businesses to show the total price, including mandatory fees, when they advertise a price.
How to Save on a Vermont Resort
- Travel outside foliage and holiday weeks. KAYAK showed May and June as the cheap months for Stowe and Killington.
- Compare the final total, including the 9% rooms tax, any local tax and any resort fee, across two booking sites and the resort’s own site.
- Check what the rate includes, such as parking, ski storage, breakfast or a kitchen, before comparing prices.
- KAYAK advised booking Stowe resorts at least 61 days ahead. Book a refundable room early for foliage and ski weeks, then recheck the price later.
- Compare a lodging package with separate room and lift costs for ski trips.
Sample Budgets for a Short Stay
This table multiplies sample figures by the number of nights. The Expedia rows are totals that include taxes and fees, while the KAYAK rows are averages before taxes and fees. It is arithmetic on snapshot figures, not a price quote.
| Scenario | 1 night | 2 nights | 3 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedia lowest sample total ($148) | $148 | $296 | $444 |
| Killington weeknight average ($175) | $175 | $350 | $525 |
| Stowe weeknight average ($374) | $374 | $748 | $1,122 |
| Expedia highest sample total ($450) | $450 | $900 | $1,350 |
Compare other Vermont lodging: Vermont hotel prices, Vermont motel prices, Vermont Airbnb prices, Stowe hotel prices and Killington hotel prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cost of a resort in Vermont?
There is no official statewide average. In late October 2026, Expedia showed sample one-night totals of $148 to $450 (including taxes and fees) across 48 Vermont resorts, and KAYAK listed Stowe resorts at an overall average of about $333 a night. Prices swing with the foliage and ski seasons.
What taxes apply to a Vermont resort stay?
The Vermont Department of Taxes states that rooms are taxed at 9.0%, and that certain municipalities add a 1.0% local option tax. The local tax depends on where the room is, so confirm the total at checkout.
Which month is the cheapest to book a Vermont resort?
KAYAK listed May as Stowe's cheapest month ($187) and October as its priciest ($464), and June as Killington's cheapest and November as its priciest. The pages contradict themselves in places, so treat this as a rough pattern.
How far in advance should I book a Vermont resort?
KAYAK advised booking Stowe resorts at least 61 days before the stay. That is a past pattern, not a guarantee, so book a refundable room early for foliage and ski weeks and recheck the price later.
