How to Find Cheap Hotels in Cody, Wyoming

Cody is a city in Wyoming named after William Frederick Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill. Cowboy history abounds in this quintessentially Western city.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations and travel arrangements

Learn About Cody, Wyoming

1. Admire Cody's fascinating layout. The city is split across two levels that are separated by approximately 60 feet.

2. Know the Shoshone River runs through the canyon in Cody and four bridges provide travel over the river.

3. Sneak into Yellowstone through the "back door." The only passage to the eastern entrance of Yellowstone is a deep canyon located at the western edge of Cody.

4. Hike into or photograph the majestic beauty of Heart Mountain, located 9 miles north of Cody, or the Carter Mountains, found 15 miles to the south.

Make Your Travel Plans to Cody, Wyoming

1. Fly to Yellowstone Regional Airport for easy access to Cody.

2. Drive to Cody, Wyoming from the north or south via Highway 120 or from the east or west by Highway 14. Both highways are conveniently located near Yellowstone National Park.

Find Affordable Lodging

1. Book very cheap accommodations with two-star ratings. Some of these Cody digs cost less than $50 per night. Since the star system rates the quality of amenities rather than, say, the cleanliness of the rooms, you can expect many two-star hotels to be quite inviting.

2. Experience the atmosphere of the Old West when you stay in historical log cabins.

3. Find cheap accommodations in cabins, "barn" bed and breakfasts, cottages and vacation homes. Unusual accommodations like these can make your trip to Cody especially memorable.

4. Take your RV to Buffalo Bill State Park to surround yourself with magnificent mountain scenery and enjoy trout fishing, picnicking and cheap camping.

5. Rent a guest house at one of many dude ranches for a week of horseback riding and sightseeing.

6. To book accommodations, contact Park County Travel Council at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).

Learn About Local Attractions

1. Take in a Plains Indian Powwow to experience exciting dancing and drumming.

2. Enjoy annual festivities such as the Yellowstone Jazz Festival, Water Fall Ice Roundup and the Cowboy Songs and Range Ballads.

Tips & Warnings

• Expect extreme temperatures: winter lows may reach 10 degrees F, while summer highs reach up to 100 degrees F.

• Know that the constant winds can become turbulent, bringing blizzard conditions in winter and storms during the summer.

• Check weather and road conditions before beginning travel in winter months.

• Watch for grazing livestock and wildlife on the open highways.

• Book your campsite accommodations well in advance if traveling during peak summertime season.

• Be forewarned that some accommodations are open only during the summer season, from May 1 to September 30.