FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today unveiled the results of its annual Ski Season Report. With snow in mind and savings in sight, HomeToGo has curated a list of the 35 most affordable ski destinations across the U.S. for the 2024/25 winter season based on accommodation costs and lift ticket prices. The report, which highlights a growing interest in U.S. ski regions, identifies the most popular and top-trending destinations, and also provides insights into traveler behavior such as average stay length, group size, and travel distance.

As we approach the 2024/25 winter sports season, HomeToGo has recorded a year-on-year increase of 29% in searches for ski region stays across the United States, signaling another bustling year for slopeside getaways. While traditional favorites remain popular, our data reveals a growing interest in hidden gem destinations like Mount Baker and Whitefish, which rank highly for affordability, suggesting that travelers are seeking more budget-friendly options for ski trips. Eleanor Moody, HomeToGo Spokesperson and Travel Expert

Based on one-day lift ticket prices collected from ski resort websites and the median nightly vacation rental rates on HomeToGo during the 2024/25 ski season, here’s a preview of the top-ranking destinations from this year’s report:

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2024/25 Ski Season Search Trends & Travel Behavior

  • Embracing Extended Getaways: The average length of stay on the slopes has increased by 20% compared to the 2023/24 winter sports season, with the average skier gearing up for epic adventures lasting more than 11 days in the upcoming months.
  • Skiing by the Numbers: While the average travel group size for the ski season ahead is four guests, Mount Baker, Washington, is attracting larger crews with an average of six people per stay. Meanwhile, Utah's Snowbird is a hotspot for solo skiers, boasting an average group size of just one.
  • Journey to the Slopes: On average, winter sports enthusiasts are embarking on journeys of 954 miles to reach their chosen destinations this season.

Additional Key Findings

  • Median Accommodation Cost per Night: Across the destinations featured in this year’s report, the median accommodation cost per night is $164.41.
  • Average Ski Lift Ticket Price: The average daily lift ticket price of the destinations featured is $188.15.
  • Top State for Skiers: The 2024-25 report features nine destinations throughout the Centennial State, making Colorado the top state for skiers on a budget this season.

For a complete breakdown of the top 35 most affordable ski locations and travel trends, read the full report at www.hometogo.com/colorado/ski/#united-states-ski-season-report-2024-25. For more information on HomeToGo, visit HomeToGo.com. Stay up-to-date on the latest news by following HomeToGo on Instagram (@HomeToGo) and LinkedIn.

Methodology: Index methodology can be found via www.hometogo.com/colorado/ski/#united-states-ski-season-report-methodology

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From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, house boats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.

Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates local apps & websites in 25 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo also operates brands such as Agriturismo.it, AMIVAC, Casamundo, CaseVacanza.it, e-domizil, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Kurz Mal Weg, Tripping.com and Wimdu. To learn more, visit www.hometogo.com or download the HomeToGo app.