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Where to stay in Park City: Main Street, Canyons or Heber

Where to stay to ski Park City, Utah: Main Street, Canyons Village, Deer Valley or Heber City to save, plus when to go and how to spend less.

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In short: where to stay in Park City

By Martín Bastias· Reviewed:

Tight budget
Heber City or Kimball Junction — hotel or condo
Mid-range
Canyons Village — condo with a kitchen
Treat yourself
Deer Valley or Old Town — lodge or home by the slopes
Best time
Winter (December to April): Utah's famous dry snow at two big resorts: Park City Mountain and Deer Valley.
Getting there
Salt Lake City airport is about 40 minutes by car: one of the easiest ski access points in the US.

Key facts

Park City Mountain
≈ 7,300 acres, the largest resort in the USsource
From Salt Lake City
Under an hoursource

Worth it

Why go to Park City

1

The largest resort in the US

About 7,300 acres and 17 peaks at Park City Mountain, plus Deer Valley next door: plenty of terrain for several days.

2

Very easy to reach

Under an hour from Salt Lake City airport: you can land in the morning and ski in the afternoon.

3

Utah's dry snow

Utah's light powder is famous among skiers, and the old mining town on Main Street adds atmosphere.

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Where to stay in Park City by budget

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Heber City or Kimball Junction · Park City chairlift with the mountains and valley behind
Heber City or Kimball Junction
Tight budget

Heber City or Kimball Junction

hotel or condo

Lower prices 10 to 25 minutes from the slopes.

Canyons Village · Park City chairlift with the mountains and valley behind
Canyons Village
Best balance
Mid-range

Canyons Village

condo with a kitchen

By the slopes, with more choice than Main Street.

Deer Valley or Old Town · Park City chairlift with the mountains and valley behind
Deer Valley or Old Town
Treat yourself

Deer Valley or Old Town

lodge or home by the slopes

Upscale service or Main Street atmosphere on foot.

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Why Park City

Park City brings together two big resorts, Park City Mountain and Deer Valley, with Utah’s famous dry snow and a lively historic mining town. And it is only 40 minutes from Salt Lake City airport, which is rare in US mountain towns.

How to choose for your trip

  • Atmosphere: Old Town and Main Street.
  • Family skiing: condo in Canyons Village.
  • A treat: Deer Valley.
  • Tight budget: Heber City or Kimball Junction.

When to go

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  • Good time to save
  • Peak season: pricier and busier
  • ❄ Usual snow season
  • A guide only: varies each year.

Best months to save: Apr, Jun, Sep, Dec

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Winter (December to April)

Utah's famous dry snow at two big resorts: Park City Mountain and Deer Valley. Christmas, January and February holidays are the priciest; early December and April are better value.

Summer (June to September)

Mountain biking, trails and a lively historic mining town, at far lower prices than winter.

Getting there

  • Salt Lake City airport is about 40 minutes by car: one of the easiest ski access points in the US.
  • Shuttles run from the airport, and public buses within Park City are free.
  • Without a car, stay near Main Street or the lifts and use the buses.

Which area to choose

Old Town and Main Street

Best for: atmosphere, restaurants and the Town Lift

The historic mining town, with a main street full of restaurants and access to Park City Mountain via the Town Lift.

Canyons Village

Best for: ski-in/ski-out and families

The base of the Canyons side of Park City Mountain, with hotels and condos by the slopes.

Deer Valley

Best for: a treat

An upscale resort with lodges and polished service. Skiers only (no snowboarding).

Kimball Junction and Heber City

Best for: tight budgets

Outside the centre: Kimball Junction 10 minutes away and Heber City about 25, with lower prices.

Where to stay

Cabins and mountain homes

Wooden homes and cabins in the hills, for groups and families.

Condos

The most common way to stay: condos with a kitchen in Canyons Village, Old Town or by the lifts.

Valley houses

Houses in Heber Valley and Kamas, with more space and better prices.

Tip: in the search, use the "Property type" filter to see only cabins, chalets or apartments, and sort by price if you want the cheapest options.

On a budget

How to do Park City without overpaying

Park City is pricey in season, but being so close to the airport opens up cheaper options.

  1. 1Stay in Heber City or Kimball Junction and use a car or the bus.
  2. 2Avoid Christmas and the January and February holidays.
  3. 3Buy lift tickets in advance; window prices are much higher.
  4. 4Book a place with a kitchen: eating on Main Street is expensive.
  5. 5In summer, Park City costs a fraction of winter.

Sources and how we made this guide

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FAQ

Where to stay in Park City on a tight budget?

In Heber City or Kimball Junction: hotel or condo. Lower prices 10 to 25 minutes from the slopes.

Where to stay in Park City on a mid-range budget?

In Canyons Village: condo with a kitchen. By the slopes, with more choice than Main Street.

Where to stay in Park City for a treat?

In Deer Valley or Old Town: lodge or home by the slopes. Upscale service or Main Street atmosphere on foot.

Where to stay in Park City for skiing?

Canyons Village for ski-in/ski-out, Old Town for Main Street atmosphere, or Deer Valley for upscale stays.

How can you save in Park City?

Stay in Heber City or Kimball Junction, buy lift tickets in advance and avoid holidays.

Can you visit Park City without a car?

Yes: shuttles run from Salt Lake City airport and buses within Park City are free.

Can you snowboard at Deer Valley?

No, Deer Valley is skiers only; Park City Mountain allows snowboarding.