Ski season is fast approaching, and while it is an incredibly popular way to holiday, these trips don't come cheap.
Experts have compiled the most budget-friendly options for those hoping to escape in the next few months.
A resort in Montenegro was found to be the cheapest for a family during the 2025/2026 skiing season, according to research by SportsCover Direct.
It considered around 800 data points from more than 50 popular ski resorts to find which ones have the cheapest main season day ski passes for both adults and children.
A resort in Montenegro was found to be the cheapest for a family during the 2025/2026 skiing season
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10 most affordable resorts
- Kolašin 1450 / Kolašin 1600, Montenegro (€83 / £73)
- Dundret Lapland – Gällivare, Sweden (€132 / £116)
- Via Lattea, France / Italy (€160 / £141)
- Riksgränsen, Sweden (€162 / £143)
- Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf, Austria (€178 / £157)
- Ruka, Finland (€182 / £160)
- Niseko United, Japan (€196 / £173)
- Voss, Norway (€202 / £178)
- Kvitfjell, Norway (€206 / £181)
- Geilo, Norway (€206 / £181)
Kolašin 1450/Kolašin 1600 in Montenegro had an average pass price of €25 (£22) per adult and €16.50 (£14.50) per child, giving a total family price of €83 (around £73).
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Top European skiing locations such as Italy, Sweden and Austria all made the list with affordable options. Further research showed there are some budget-friendly 5-star options, such as Tignes/Val d'Isère (France), Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis (Austria) and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental (Austria).
Head of marketing at SportsCover Direct, Sean Walsh, commented: “When planning a ski trip, affordability is a key consideration for many skiers. Beyond flights and accommodation, the cost of ski passes can significantly influence your overall budget.
"Based on our research, Kolašin 1450/Kolašin 1600 in Montenegro offers unbeatable value. Whilst specific opening dates vary each year based on snow conditions, this resort's typical ski season runs from mid-December to early April.
"Plus, the resort was also voted by Skiresort.info as one of the three most inexpensive ‘top’ ski resorts, alongside Mount Parnassos (Greece), and Dundret Lapland – Gällivare (Sweden)."
Top European skiing locations such as Italy, Sweden and Austria all made the list with affordable options
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Skiing costs can quickly add up, so the experts shared further advice on how to save on your next trip.
They suggested booking well in advance, driving rather than flying, checking for tour operator sales and trying smaller resorts as ways to save. Consider self-catering apartments to cut down on food and drink expenses, and look for the best all-inclusive packages, as these can work out cheaper.
Other money-saving hacks include avoiding booking during school holidays, if possible, staying lower in the valleys and using a prepaid card, as this can sometimes give a better exchange rate.
Holidaymakers planning their next ski holiday can take advantage of new Jet2 flights. The travel company has launched its biggest ski programme ever, including three new routes to idyllic winter locations.
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