Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fees and Passes (2026)
Grand Canyon charges $35 per vehicle with no entry reservation; a $70 park pass and a $100 nonresident surcharge also apply.
As of September 30, 2026
| Fee type | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | $35 | Everyone in one non-commercial vehicle |
| Motorcycle | $30 | Rider and passenger on one motorcycle |
| Per person (foot, bicycle) | $20 | One visitor aged 16 or older; under 16 free |
| Grand Canyon annual pass | $70 | This park only, 12 months |
| America the Beautiful annual | $80 resident / $250 nonresident | All federal recreation sites |
| Nonresident surcharge | $100 per person aged 16+ | Waived with an annual or America the Beautiful pass |
| Pass | Price | Visits to break even | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon annual pass | $70 | 2 visits | $35 per vehicle visit; 2 visits cost $70 |
| America the Beautiful annual | $80 | 3 park visits | Counts across any fee-charging federal site; 3 visits cost $105 |
| Grand Canyon annual pass (motorcycle) | $70 | 3 visits | $30 per motorcycle visit |
| Grand Canyon annual pass (on foot) | $70 | 4 visits | $20 per person visit |
| Group in one vehicle | Cost for one visit | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1 nonresident adult, 1 vehicle | $135 (35 + 100) | Pass is $250, so pay per visit |
| 2 nonresident adults, 1 vehicle | $235 (35 + 200) | Close to the $250 pass |
| 3 nonresident adults, 1 vehicle | $335 (35 + 300) | The $250 pass saves $85 |
| 4 nonresident adults, 1 vehicle | $435 (35 + 400) | The $250 pass saves $185 |
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Where these numbers come from
Grand Canyon admission is a flat $35 for a private vehicle, $30 for a motorcycle and $20 per person for walkers and cyclists aged 16 and over. The vehicle fee covers the driver and up to 15 passengers, and a motorcycle ticket covers up to two bikes with four riders in total. Everything is valid for seven days and the park takes cards and mobile payments only. No reservation is needed to drive in.
Seven days is more than most visitors use. Many trips are a single night at the South Rim, then onward to Sedona, Zion or Monument Valley. In that pattern you pay $35 once and the ticket is easily enough. The $70 Grand Canyon annual pass makes sense only if you plan a repeat visit, such as a spring hike and an autumn rim drive. It breaks even on visit two and is valid for one year.
A road-trip loop changes the answer. Picture Grand Canyon and two other parks at $35 each in one week: three gate fees total $105, which is more than the $80 America the Beautiful annual pass. The pass also covers the driver and passengers in one vehicle at each park. If your route touches only two fee-charging parks, stay with individual tickets and save the $10 difference. Our park pass break-even calculator runs the exact combination.
Nonresident rules now add a real cost. From January 1, 2026, each non-US resident aged 16 or older pays a $100 surcharge in addition to the gate fee, unless carrying an annual or America the Beautiful pass. Two adults in a rental car pay $235. Three adults pay $335, so the $250 nonresident pass wins. Anyone under 16 is exempt from the surcharge and from the per-person fee.
The fee-free days for 2026 are Feb 16, May 25, Jun 14, Jul 3-5, Aug 25, Sep 17, Oct 27, Nov 11. They apply to US citizens and residents only, so nonresidents still pay both charges on those dates. As of 2026-09-30, October 27 and November 11 are the ones left this year. Free days usually bring heavier crowds and longer shuttle lines at the South Rim, so a weekday visit at the regular price may be a better trade. Compare other parks in the entrance fee finder.
Sources
Figures checked on September 30, 2026.
This page is general information, not legal, insurance or travel-agent advice. Fees, rules and limits change, so confirm the figures with the official sources listed above before you book or travel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Grand Canyon cost to enter in 2026?
A private vehicle is $35, a motorcycle $30 and a person on foot or bicycle $20, all valid for seven days. Non-US residents aged 16 and up add $100 each unless they hold an annual or America the Beautiful pass.
Do I need a reservation to enter Grand Canyon?
No entry reservation is required. Lodging, campgrounds and backcountry permits are booked separately, and the park accepts card payments only.
Is the Grand Canyon annual pass worth it?
It costs $70, which pays off on the second vehicle visit within a year. For a multi-park trip, the $80 America the Beautiful pass usually costs less overall.
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