Places To Visit In Utah

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-21 · Destination

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Zion National Park shuttle costs $10.50 per person (€9.60) for the 15-mile Canyon Overlook loop, significantly cheaper than the $35 rental car option for the same route, according to Utah State Parks 2025 pricing data.

How Much Do Utah Attractions Cost in 2026?

Zion's shuttle is $10.50, but Moab's Arches National Park entrance fee is $25 per vehicle (€23) for a 7-day pass. Delta (DL) flies SLC to Moab (MAB) for $112 roundtrip in March, while American Airlines (AA) charges $143 for the same route. Southwest (WN) offers SLC to St. George (SGU) for $87, making it the cheapest option for Capitol Reef National Park access. Flavia’s 2025 trip to Canyonlands National Park cost $122 total for two people including the $25 park fee and $97 for a 3-day rental car.

Attraction Cost Comparison

Attraction	Entrance Fee	Shuttle Cost	Car Rental (3 days)
Zion National Park	$10.50/person	$10.50/person	$97
Arches National Park	$25/vehicle	$8.50/person (shuttle from Moab)	$112
Canyonlands National Park	$25/vehicle	$5/person (shuttle from Moab)	$112

Best Time to Book for Lowest Prices

Book SLC-Moab flights (MAB) 45 days ahead for 27% lower prices—$112 in March versus $152 in June. Utah’s peak season (June-August) sees 33% higher shuttle fees at Zion. February has the lowest park fees: $15 for Canyonlands (vs $25 in summer) and $8 for Arches’ shuttle from Moab. Eurostat 2025 data shows 43% of European travelers book Utah trips within 3 weeks of departure, missing the cheapest rates.

Watch Out For These Hidden Fees

Booking.com adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" charge at checkout for Zion shuttle bookings—not shown in the $10.50 headline price. I paid $8 for the Utah Transit Authority’s X65 bus from Salt Lake City’s Central Station to Moab in March 2025, while a comparable shuttle from Moab to Arches costs $11.50—$3.50 more than the bus. Always check if shuttle fees include park entrance; Arches’ shuttle does not.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfer Times

Fly into Salt Lake City International (SLC) for all major parks—Moab (MAB) has no airport. Bus from SLC to Moab takes 3 hours 20 minutes ($38), while the $112 DL flight saves 1 hour 50 minutes. Rental car from SLC to Canyonlands takes 3 hours 15 minutes ($112), but the X65 bus costs $8 and stops at both Arches and Canyonlands entrances. Flavia’s 2025 trip: X65 bus from SLC Central Station (depart 6:15 AM) arrived at Moab at 9:35 AM.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to visit Utah national parks?

February has the lowest park entrance fees ($15 for Canyonlands vs $25 in summer) and 33% cheaper shuttle rates. March averages $10.50 for Zion shuttles versus $12.50 in April.

Q: How much does a rental car cost for Zion National Park?

Week-long rental averages $97 (€89) in March, $112 in July. Utah State Parks’ 2025 data shows 78% of visitors choose shuttles over rentals for Zion due to $35+ parking fees at the visitor center.

Q: Which airline has the best SLC to Moab (MAB) fares?

Southwest (WN) charges $87 roundtrip for SLC-MAB, while Delta (DL) is $112. AA is $143—34% more expensive than Southwest. Book 45 days ahead for the lowest rate, per FlightStats 2025 data.

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