The National Park Service lists Grand Canyon entry at $35 per private vehicle or $20 on foot or by bicycle, plus an additional $100 per person for nonresident visitors 16 and older (effective January 1, 2026) unless they hold an annual or America the Beautiful pass; entry is card-only. South Rim shuttle buses are free; for fall 2026 (September 12–November 30) the Village, Kaibab Rim, Hikers' Express and Hermits Rest routes run, and Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles March 1–November 30, 2026.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | The South Rim viewpoints by shuttle |
| Trade-offs | Nonresident surcharge; Hermit Road closed to cars through November 30 |
| Getting around | Free South Rim shuttles |
| Key places | South Rim, Hermit Road |
| Nearby | Flagstaff, Sedona |
What to see and do
Fees and shuttle routes are from the National Park Service pages (read October 17, 2026). Service may be suspended in bad weather.
Practical notes
See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.
Our assessment
Use the free shuttle for Hermit Road until the closure ends; we have not visited.