The price of a motorcycle road trip in the USA mainly depends on the tour length, itinerary, departure period, motorcycle selected and services included. Comparing two trips therefore means looking beyond the advertised price and checking accommodation, fuel, support, luggage transport, meals and insurance.
As a guide, Planet Ride's current guided motorcycle tours in the United States start at €3,279 per person for a 9-day itinerary and reach €5,499 for a 16-day tour of the American West. These prices were recorded on 3 September 2026 and may change according to departure dates, motorcycle availability and requested options.
Three USA motorcycle road trip price examples
Western Route 66: 9 days from €3,279
This motorcycle tour of western Route 66 runs from Albuquerque to Santa Monica via Santa Fe, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and the Mojave Desert. It includes 9 days of travel and approximately 2,200 km of riding.
The advertised price starts at €3,279 per person. It includes eight nights in a double room, motorcycle rental, a bilingual French-English guide, a support vehicle, luggage transport, a replacement motorcycle, fuel on riding days, selected breakfasts, helmet loan and hotel parking.
This is the shortest of the three options and suits travellers who want to discover the western section of Route 66 without completing the full journey from Chicago.
The complete Route 66: 15 days from €5,199
The Route 66 motorcycle tour covers approximately 4,448 km between Chicago and Los Angeles. It crosses eight states and also includes Las Vegas and a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon, subject to weather conditions.
The price starts at €5,199 per person. It includes 14 nights in a double room, motorcycle rental, fuel during the riding stages, bilingual guides, luggage transport, a support vehicle with a spare motorcycle, breakfasts on riding days, scheduled park entrance fees, hotel parking, a helmet and a reinforced motorcycle jacket.
Harley-Davidson is the iconic Route 66 motorcycle and is selected by around 95% of Planet Ride travellers. Other motorcycles may nevertheless be available according to preferences and availability. The requested model must be confirmed before departure.
Pearls of the American West: 16 days from €5,499
The Pearls of the American West tour offers approximately 4,100 km of riding over 16 days. Its route connects Los Angeles, the Mojave Desert, a section of Route 66, the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Yosemite, San Francisco and the Pacific Coast Highway.
The price starts at €5,499 per person. The package includes accommodation, motorcycle rental, fuel on tour days, breakfasts on riding days, luggage transport, a support vehicle, a replacement motorcycle and a reinforced jacket. Several motorcycle models are available, subject to availability.
This tour is better suited to travellers who want to discover several major parks and landscapes of the American West than to riders wishing to follow the whole of Route 66.
Which expenses should be added to the tour price?
Services vary slightly from one trip to another. Before calculating your final budget, check the following items:
- International flights: they are not included in the featured Route 66 tours and must be added to the budget.
- Motorcycle insurance: it is compulsory and is not included in the tour price. Its terms depend on the tour and package selected.
- Travel insurance: it remains optional but should be considered according to your existing cover.
- Meals: breakfasts on riding days are included in all three examples, but most lunches and dinners remain at the traveller's expense.
- Single room: a supplement may apply if you do not share a double room.
- Extensions: extra nights or visits in Chicago, Los Angeles or other stops may be added depending on the trip.
- Motorcycle selection: model availability and some motorcycle categories can affect the final quote.
How should you compare two USA motorcycle tours?
A shorter tour is not necessarily less rewarding, just as a higher price does not automatically mean that every expense is included. To make the right choice, compare the duration, mileage, regions crossed, number of nights, meals, fuel, support and included activities.
Your objective also matters. If your priority is to ride the Mother Road from Chicago to Los Angeles, the complete Route 66 tour is the most coherent option. If you want to focus on the Grand Canyon, deserts and western parks, a regional tour will often be more suitable.
You can browse and compare all Planet Ride motorcycle tours in the United States.
Get a personalised budget
The exact price depends on your departure date, number of travellers, motorcycle choice, room occupancy and any extensions. When requesting a quote, specify whether you are travelling as a rider or passenger, the motorcycle model you would like and whether you prefer a double or single room.
A Planet Ride travel specialist can then check availability and provide a detailed budget clearly separating included services from the expenses you still need to plan for.
Frequently asked questions about USA motorcycle tour prices
What is the minimum price of a USA motorcycle road trip?
Among the three tours compared in this article, the most accessible price starts at €3,279 per person for 9 days and approximately 2,200 km on the western section of Route 66. This price may change according to the date and availability.
Is a Harley-Davidson compulsory on Route 66?
No. Harley-Davidson remains the iconic and overwhelmingly preferred motorcycle on this trip, but other models may be requested, subject to availability and confirmation before departure.
Are flights included?
No. International flights must be added to the budget for the tours presented. Planet Ride can nevertheless help arrange them through its specialist partner.
How can I find out the final price of my trip?
A personalised quote is the only way to obtain an exact price including your departure date, motorcycle, accommodation, insurance and any extensions.