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The South Rim is open year-round. Tusayan is 1.6 miles from the South Entrance; Valle is 28–30 miles, Williams 54–60, Flagstaff about 80.
Park entrance is $35 per vehicle, $30 per motorcycle, or $20 per person, for seven days, cashless, with no timed entry. Visitors 16 and older who are not US citizens or permanent residents pay an extra $100 unless they hold an Annual or America the Beautiful pass.
The Tusayan (Purple) shuttle is a summer service only and is not running now. The park lists it again for summer 2027.
Hotels near the South Rim
The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon
Red Feather Lodge
Farther out: Valle, Williams, and Flagstaff.
Where should I stay for the South Rim?
Tusayan is the closest town outside the park, 1.6 miles from the South Entrance. Valle, Williams, and Flagstaff are farther south, each a longer drive. In-park lodges are booked directly with the operators; confirm current dates before you rely on a Village room. Search hotels in Tusayan.
Is there timed entry?
No. Entrance is a seven-day pass, cashless, with no timed-entry reservation. In-park lodging and some activities are a different matter and need official bookings when they are open.
Can I stay at El Tovar or Yavapai Lodge right now?
Xanterra plans to reopen El Tovar, Bright Angel, Kachina, Thunderbird, and Maswik on 20 November 2026; confirm with Xanterra before you travel. Confirm Yavapai Lodge dates with Delaware North. Hotels in Tusayan were not affected. See in-park lodges.