Trip cost estimator
What will the trip cost?
Add your group, route and quotes to see the total for a Bozeman van trip and what each person owes.
Alpine highway switchbacks climbing past snowfields and small lakes, like the Beartooth Highway
Estimated cost per person
$12
$95 total, split 8 ways
- Van rental1 van × 3 days
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- FuelAbout 16 gallons
- $60
- Yellowstone entrance7-day pass × 1 van
- $35
- Lodging2 nights
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- Food3 days, everyone
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Van rental isn’t in this total yet. Check your dates with Journey Rent-A-Car, then enter the daily rate.
How the estimate works
What goes into the total
Every number is yours to change. The estimate is a planning figure, not a quote.
| Cost | How it’s worked out | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Van rental | Daily rate × days × vans | Your quote from Journey Rent-A-Car |
| Fuel | Miles ÷ MPG × gas price × vans | Journey lists its passenger vans at 21+ MPG |
| Yellowstone entrance | $35 per van for each 7 days | National Park Service fee for private vehicles |
| Lodging | Nightly cost × nights (one fewer than days) | Your booking |
| Food | Daily amount × people × days | Your budget |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a van in Bozeman?
Rates change with the season, the van size and how far ahead you book, so this guide does not publish a fixed price. Check your dates with Journey Rent-A-Car, then enter the daily rate in the estimator to see the full trip cost and the cost per person.
How much is gas for a Yellowstone trip from Bozeman?
Divide the miles by the van’s fuel economy, then multiply by the pump price. The Grand Loop from Bozeman is about 330 miles round trip. At 21 MPG that is roughly 16 gallons, or around $60 at $3.80 a gallon.
How much is the Yellowstone entrance fee for a van?
$35 per private vehicle, which covers everyone inside for seven consecutive days. The pass applies to non-commercial vehicles that seat 15 or fewer, so a 15-passenger van pays the same as a car. Visitors aged 16 and over who are not US residents pay an additional $100 per person unless they hold an annual or America the Beautiful pass.
Is one van cheaper than two cars?
One van means one tank of fuel, one park entrance pass and one parking spot instead of two. Whether the rental itself costs less depends on the quotes for your dates, so compare both before you book.
What does the estimator leave out?
Taxes and rental fees, insurance, the daily fee for drivers under 25, activities such as guided trips and lift tickets, and souvenirs. Treat the result as a planning figure, not a quote.
Ready when you land
One van. Your whole crew. All of Montana.
Every van on this site is reserved directly with Journey Rent-A-Car, a locally owned Gallatin Valley rental company minutes from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
- — Locally owned in Belgrade since 2011
- — AWD 11- & 15-passenger vans + minivans
- — Contactless pickup at BZN airport