Express Pass Value Calculator

Is a Premier hotel worth it for the free Express Pass? Compare the total cost vs. a Value hotel plus buying Express separately.

Trip Details

Party size

Nights

Park days needing Express

Express Pass season

Premier Hotel

Universal Helios Grand Hotel

$543/night avg

3 nights × $543$1,629

Express PassINCLUDED ($0)

Total$1,629

Effective room cost: $323/night after Express value

Value Hotel + Express

Universal Endless Summer - Dockside Inn

$187/night avg

3 nights × $187$561

Express: $110 × 2 × 3 days$660

Total$1,221

Buying Express separately saves $408, but Premier includes unlimited Express + convenience

Effective per-night cost of the Premier stay is $323/night after Express value. Premier guests also get priority early park admission.