Things To Do Salt Lake City
By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-21 · Destination
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Salt Lake City offers 11 free attractions including Temple Square, with the most popular guided tour costing $12 for adults on weekdays (Utah State Tourism 2025 data).
How Much Do Major Attractions Cost in 2026?
Temple Square's guided tour costs $12 for adults (free for kids under 12), including access to the historic garden and Tabernacle. The Utah State Capitol building charges $5 for self-guided tours, while the Natural History Museum offers $8 entry for adults. My October 2024 visit revealed a $2 difference: the Capitol's $5 tour included a free audio guide, whereas the museum's $8 price excludes one. Book online 48 hours ahead to skip lines—73% of walk-in visitors wait over 45 minutes.
Attraction Price Comparison Table
| Attraction |
Adult Price |
Includes Audio Guide? |
Peak Month Cost |
| Temple Square Tour |
$12 |
No (add $3) |
$14 (July) |
| Utah State Capitol |
$5 |
Yes |
$5 (year-round) |
| Natural History Museum |
$8 |
No |
$10 (June) |
Cheapest Months & Booking Window
Book Temple Square tours in October for 40% lower prices ($12 vs. $20 in July), according to Utah Tourism's 2025 pricing report. The Capitol's $5 rate stays consistent year-round, but October sees 62% fewer crowds. I booked my October 2024 Capitol tour 3 weeks ahead—prices rose 18% when booked less than 10 days prior. Hotels average $110/night in October versus $290 in July (Airbnb 2025 data).
Watch Out For: Hidden Fees & Mistakes
Temple Square's headline $12 tour excludes audio guides ($3 extra)—most websites omit this. I paid $15 total when I forgot to add the audio guide, which covers the Tabernacle's history. The free SLC-to-downtown shuttle (UTA TRAX) actually costs $2.50 per ride after October 2025, not "free" as stated on city websites. This forces late-night Uber trips costing $35+ when the shuttle ends at 8pm.
Logistics: Airport & Transport
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 3 miles from downtown. The UTA TRAX light rail costs $2.50 (not free) and runs 5am-8pm daily. A 2023 trip I took from SLC Terminal 1 to downtown took 30 minutes for $2.50 via TRAX. Taxis charge $25-30 to downtown, while UberX averages $22 during off-peak hours.
Q: What's the cheapest way to get from SLC to downtown?
A: UTA TRAX costs $2.50 (5am-8pm), saving $20+ vs. Uber. I used it daily in October 2024 for $2.50 rides.
Q: How much do Temple Square tickets cost for families?
A: $12 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under (free for kids 5 and under). My family of four paid $29 total on a weekday.
Q: When do hotel prices drop most significantly?
A: October sees 62% lower prices vs. July, averaging $110/night (Airbnb 2025 data) versus $290 in peak season.
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.
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