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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Hurricane
Stay 1–2 days in Hurricane, Utah as a quick base for Zion National Park (30 min drive) and Sand Hollow State Park.
Hurricane is a small town on Highway 9 between St. George and Zion National Park. It offers easy car access to Zion, Sand Hollow State Park and local golf, making a 1‑2‑day stop ideal for outdoor activities before heading to larger nearby bases.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $120–$180 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Sky Mountain Golf (9‑hole walk) | $19 ($8 in winter) |
| Sky Mountain Golf (18‑hole ride) | $44 ($27 in winter) |
| Skydive Zion tandem jump | $185 |
| Sand Hollow State Park day use | $20 (non‑resident), $15 (resident) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HUR · Hurricane Municipal Airport
- Used for skydiving flights
Typical fares
- Salt Lake Express to St. George
- about $15 one‑way, 45 min
- Car rental daily
- ≈ $45–$70, compact
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the most practical; Salt Lake Express intercity bus stops in town but runs limited schedules. Rent a car for park visits.
See and do
Known for
- Zion National Park gateway
- Sand Hollow State Park
- Sky Mountain Golf Course
- Skydive Zion
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | Drive east on Highway 9, about 30 min | ≈ 1 h round‑trip |
| Sand Hollow State Park | Drive south on Highway 9, about 15 min | ≈ 45 min round‑trip |
| Snow Canyon State Park | Drive north on Highway 9, about 20 min | ≈ 1 h round‑trip |
| Grafton ghost town | Drive east on Highway 9, about 25 min | ≈ 1 h |
Sleep
- Hotel on Highway 9
- Convenient for car parking and quick access to Zion
- Motels along Main Street
- Budget options, walkable to restaurants
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer temperatures can exceed 38 °C; carry water.
- Public transport is sparse; plan car trips ahead.
Hurricane is safe for visitors; main risks are heat in summer and limited nighttime services, so carry water and plan ahead.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hurricane yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Zion National Park gateway
- Sand Hollow State Park
- Sky Mountain Golf Course
- Skydive Zion
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- City of Hurricane official site: www.cityofhurricane.com/
- Wikidata – Hurricane, Utah: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Hurricane (Utah), revision 4952471 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4952471
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hurricane
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
US consulates are in Salt Lake City and Phoenix; see US Department of State for details.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hurricane-utah). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.