Overview
- With Weekend 2 underway, campers report wide budgets, from about $1,200 for one traveler to roughly $1,670 each in a two-person tally.
- A TikTok breakdown by Julia Handra lists a $3,339 total for two people, covering tickets, car camping, gear, food, outfits, and salon costs.
- Ticket prices remain a major driver, with one estimate putting two wristbands at about $1,100 for the pair.
- Campers cut costs through car camping, sharing a pass with friends, and bringing water, ice, food, and a small stove for meals.
- Arrivals pose hurdles for some, with heavy traffic into Indio and unclear drop-off points leading a few groups to walk in with their bags.