Which place is cheaper, Glacier National Park or Woodstock?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Woodstock or Glacier National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Woodstock or Glacier National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Woodstock or Glacier National Park?
Woodstock
While this town does lend its name to the 1969 Woodstock Festival, the legendary event was actually held on a dairy farm almost 60 miles away in Bethel, NY. So if you are looking to see the field where it all happened and a museum dedicated to its history, you will need to take a day trip outside of town.
Woodstock, New York, however, does stay true to the spirit of the arts. Since 1903, the place lay home to Byrdcliffe Art Colony, the oldest of its kind in the nation, and even attracted artists of the Hudson River School during the late 1800s. Today, artists from all disciplines-visual, ceramic, music, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, and poetry-take up residence at the colony and have works displayed in galleries open in the main part of town.
Tinker Street and Mill Hill Road are lined with a mix of restaurants and shops all teeming with the essence of hippie living, arts, and spirituality. From shops selling Woodstock paraphernalia, incense, and Himalayan products, to yoga studios, vegan restaurants, and local art galleries-the town of Woodstock is one dedicated to keeping the spirit of the Woodstock Festival and the arts alive.
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is a large park situated in the far north of Montana, bordering Canada. The park borders the Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada and both share UNESCO World Heritage Site and are biosphere reserves. Glacier National Park offers over 700 miles of trails and countless activities, including hiking, biking, canoeing, and fishing. As the park is split by the Continental Divide, the east and west sides of the park experience fairly different weather. The western side of the park gets the most rainfall while the eastern side offers more sunshine, but also more wind. During summer months, temperatures can get into the 90's Fahrenheit during the day while winter sees temperatures in the 20's and plenty of snowfall. The high season for the park is June-September, which is also when the majority of hiking trails, hotels, and shops are open.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United States of America, The Best Historical Tours in United States of America, The Best 10-Day Tours in United States of America, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United States of America.
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Woodstock Prices
USA PricesGlacier National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWoodstock $178Glacier National Park $148
The average daily cost (per person) in Woodstock is $178, while the average daily cost in Glacier National Park is $148. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Woodstock and Glacier National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWoodstock $81Glacier National Park $56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWoodstock $162Glacier National Park $112
Compare Hotels in Woodstock and Glacier National Park
Looking for a hotel in Woodstock or Glacier National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Woodstock $60Glacier National Park $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Woodstock or Glacier National Park?
Prices for flights to both Glacier National Park and Woodstock change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayWoodstock $59Glacier National Park $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Woodstock $35Glacier National Park $34
Tours and Activities in Glacier National Park
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Glacier National Park are as follows:
- Many Glacier Self-Guided Audio Tour in Glacier National Park: $9.99
- Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour: $9.99
- Glacier National Park North Fork Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Glacier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: $16
- Glacier National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Glacier National Park: $20
- Self Guided Bike Tour in Glacier National Park : $65
- Full Day Whitewater Adventure Trip with Included Lunch: $159
- Doris Lake Hike and Pack Raft Adventure: $219
- E Bike Tour in Glacier National Park Cammas Road: $229
- Driving Tour West Glacier National Park (excludes Sun Road): $245
- Driving Tour in Glacier National Park: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWoodstock $22Glacier National Park $8.41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Woodstock and Glacier National Park, we can see that Woodstock is more expensive. And not only is Glacier National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Glacier National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Glacier National Park and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Woodstock would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Woodstock than you might in Glacier National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Woodstock Expensive? and Is Glacier National Park Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.