Universal Studios Hollywood ticket prices have greatly increased since the studio tram tour first opened many years ago. Now, Universal is one of the most popular Southern California theme park destinations, offering immersive themed lands like the new SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, engaging shows and entertainment, and fun dining and shopping options.
After Universal Studios Hollywood having recently raised ticket prices, many are wondering how much Universal Studios Hollywood tickets currently cost. Universal Studios Hollywood offers several ticket types, with prices for 1-Day and 2-Day tickets varying by date and season. This article has been updated with the current 2025 ticket Universal Studios Hollywood ticket pricing, the types of Universal Studios Hollywood tickets, Halloween Horror Nights ticket prices, pricing details for annual passes, and more.
This page is intended to provide an overview of all Universal Studios Hollywood standard ticket prices, but there are worthwhile savings available on advance purchase tickets! Be sure to read our guide to discount Universal Studios Hollywood tickets for all the info on how to save or CLICK HERE to buy lowest lowest-priced tickets now.
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Why are Universal Hollywood Ticket Prices So Expensive?
Universal has been recently expanding to offer new experiences for visitors, from the upcoming addition of a new Fast & Furious rollercoaster at Universal Studios Hollywood to the Epic Universe park at Universal Orlando and the new Universal Kids Resort coming to Texas.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Hollywood has been incredibly successful since its opening, offering the popular Toadstool Cafe with fun themed food items crafted by Chef Toad (see more of the best Universal Studios Hollywood food here), the immersive Bowser’s Challenge ride where you can live out your dreams of participating in a Mario Kart race, character meet-and-greets, and more. You can read our full guide to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood for everything you need to know about the land!
With the Universal theme parks expanding across the country and adding new experiences and parks for guests to enjoy, ticket prices reflect the quality of the experience that guests are receiving.
See all the new rides at Universal Studios Hollywood for more details about everything new coming to the park!
Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket Prices
Universal Studios Hollywood offers a few different ticket options, with prices depending on which type you are purchasing and your length of trip. For one/two day tickets, you can choose from 1-Day General Admission, Universal Express, VIP Experience, and 2-Day General Admission.
Unlike Disneyland tickets (if you're buying directly from Disney), Universal Studios Hollywood tickets are cheaper to buy online than at the gate. However, online savings may not apply to same-day purchases of 1-Day General Admission. Buying online is always the more reliable option given that the park may sometimes reach capacity and tickets won't be available at the booths. Note that you will still find the lowest prices on discount Universal Studios Hollywood tickets from external partners.
Online ticket prices vary by day and season, which we will discuss more below. Pricing is also different for adults and children, with adults considered 10+ years old, children considered ages 3-9 years old, and children ages 2 years and under not requiring a ticket.
There are also four options for Universal Studios Hollywood annual passes (the California Neighbor Pass, Silver Annual Pass, Gold Annual Pass, and Platinum Annual Pass) which we will discuss the benefits and pricing of below.
1-Day Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket Prices
1-Day General Admission will allow you access to Universal Studios Hollywood for one day, valid on the selected date only. Online prices for 1-Day Universal Studios Hollywood tickets vary by date. Adult pricing currently ranges from $109 at the lowest tier to $154 for the highest tier.
Note: The Universal Studios Hollywood website shifts its pricing tiers, so the table below may not be exactly what you see on the website. Though there is the potential to see a shift, the range listed above of the lowest and highest prices will still be the same.
You can see the online pricing for Universal Studios Hollywood 1-Day General Admission below:
Universal Studios Hollywood 1-Day General Admission Pricing
| Tier Color | Adult Pricing 1-Day | Child Pricing 1-Day |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $109 | $103 |
| Tier 2 | $124 | $118 |
| Tier 3 | $134 | $128 |
| Tier 4 | $139 | $133 |
| Tier 5 | $144 | $138 |
| Tier 6 | $149 | $143 |
| Tier 7 | $154 | $148 |
The higher pricing tiers are clustered more around peak times of the year like holidays (with December 19-31 all the highest tier, for example), and prices tend to be higher on weekends even if they mostly clustered around a lower tier during the week.
Universal Express
Universal Express includes 1-Day General Admission to the park as well as one-time per day express access to each ride, attraction, and seated show. See everything you need to know about the Universal Studios Hollywood Express pass in our guide and whether or not it is worth the cost.
Prices for Universal Express vary by date and season and are sorted by tier like they are for 1-Day General Admission tickets. You can see the pricing below for each of the tiers, listed from least expensive to most expensive. Pricing currently ranges from $199 to $329. For this ticket type, pricing is the same for adults and children. You can see the online pricing for each of the tiers below:
Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Express Ticket Pricing
| Tier Color | Price |
|---|---|
| Universal Express Tier 1 | $199 |
| Universal Express Tier 2 | $219 |
| Universal Express Tier 3 | $229 |
| Universal Express Tier 4 | $239 |
| Universal Express Tier 5 | $249 |
| Universal Express Tier 6 | $259 |
| Universal Express Tier 7 | $269 |
| Universal Express Tier 8 | $279 |
| Universal Express Tier 9 | $289 |
| Universal Express Tier 10 | $299 |
| Universal Express Tier 11 | $309 |
| Universal Express Tier 12 | $319 |
| Universal Express Tier 13 | $329 |
VIP Experience
The VIP Experience is the ultimate Universal Studios Hollywood experience that includes:
- 1-Day Park admission and unlimited (per day) express access to each ride, attraction, and seated show
- Expert guided tour, including the backlot
- Light snacks and refreshments
- Exclusive VIP gourmet meal
- Complimentary Valet Parking
For this experience, you'll select a date and time of your tour. Pricing is the same for all guests, but children must be 5 years+ to attend, and children must be at least 17 to attend without an adult accompanying them. Pricing currently ranges from $369-$509 per person. Like the pricing for 1-Day and Universal Express, the pricing for the VIP Experience is divided into tiers varying by date. You can see the online pricing for VIP tickets below:
Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Ticket Pricing
| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 VIP | $369 |
| Tier 2 VIP | $389 |
| Tier 3 VIP | $399 |
| Tier 4 VIP | $419 |
| Tier 5 VIP | $429 |
| Tier 6 VIP | $439 |
| Tier 7 VIP | $449 |
| Tier 8 VIP | $459 |
| Tier 9 VIP | $469 |
| Tier 10 VIP | $479 |
| Tier 11 VIP | $489 |
| Tier 12 VIP | $499 |
| Tier 13 VIP | $509 |
2-Day General Admission
2-Day General Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood includes 2 days of admission to the park, with your first visit valid on the selected date only. Your second visit must be used within 90 days of your first visit. Prices range by date and season and currently range from $149 at the lowest tier to $194 for the highest tier.
Pricing for each of the tiers is listed below:
Universal Studios Hollywood 2-Day General Admission Ticket Prices
| Tier | Adult Pricing | Child Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Day Tier 1 | $149 | $118 |
| 2-Day Tier 2 | $164 | $133 |
| 2-Day Tier 3 | $174 | $143 |
| 2-Day Tier 4 | $179 | $148 |
| 2-Day Tier 5 | $184 | $153 |
| 2-Day Tier 6 | $189 | $158 |
| 2-Day Tier 7 | $194 | $163 |
Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Pass Prices
There are four different types of Universal Studios Hollywood annual passes, with varying levels of benefits and different blackout dates.
In order of the more basic offerings to the most offerings, the tiers are the California Neighbor Pass, Silver Annual Pass, Gold Annual Pass, and Platinum Annual Pass. The Platinum Annual Pass offers the most valuable benefits, while the lowest tiers are subject to more blackout dates but come at a more affordable price.
You can see the pricing for the various types of annual passes below:
California Neighbor Pass – $179
This pass type includes the most blackout dates but offers over 150 days for return visits, including over 25 weekend days over 9 months. This might be a more budget-friendly option for a local who is a frequent visitor to the park. It also includes:
- Invitations to Special Events
- Discounts on General Admission for friends and family
- Discounts on ticketed special events like Halloween Horror Nights
- 10-15% discounts at participating CityWalk locations
Silver Annual Pass- $219
The Silver Annual Pass has fewer blackout dates and offers over 275 days for return visits, including over 50 weekend days. It also includes:
- Invitations to Special Events
- Discounts on General Admission for friends and family
- Discounts on ticketed special events like Halloween Horror Nights
- 10-15% discounts at participating CityWalk locations
Gold Annual Pass-$299
The Gold Annual Pass offers over 325 days for return visits including over 75 weekend days. It also includes:
- A 15% in-park food, beverage, merchandise discount
- Free general parking
- Invitations to Special Events
- Discounts on General Admission for friends and family
- Discounts on ticketed special events like Halloween Horror Nights
- 10-15% discounts at participating CityWalk locations
Platinum Annual Pass-$599
The Platinum Annual Pass is the only pass type with no blackout dates. It has the most benefits of the four pass types and includes:
- A 15% in-park food, beverage, merchandise discount
- Universal Express access to participating rides, attractions, and seated shows (valid after 3pm)
- Free Halloween Horror Nights ticket
- Free general parking
- Invitations to Special Events
- Discounts on General Admission for friends and family
- Discounts on ticketed special events like Halloween Horror Nights
- 10-15% discounts at participating CityWalk locations
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets For Halloween Horror Nights Pricing
Halloween Horror Nights is Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween annual event featuring haunted houses, The Terror Tram, scare zones, rides and attractions, entertainment, and themed foods and merchandise. This separately ticketed event takes place on select nights during the fall.
See everything you need to know about Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and our Universal Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights strategy & tips for more information on this event.
Ticket prices vary depending on which date you select, with prices increasing later in the season. There are a few different ticket types available for this event. Details and ticket prices for the 2025 Halloween Horror Nights have not yet been released, but you can see last year's prices below for reference:
Halloween Horror Nights General Admission
- Access to the event at 7PM.
- No early access with this standard ticket purchase.
- Ticket cost ranges from $77-$107 per person.
Halloween Horror Nights After 2PM Day/Night
- Access to 2PM Daytime General Admission to the Park and same-day ticket to Halloween Horror Nights event.
- Ticket includes same-day access to Super Nintendo World from 7PM-10PM
- Ticket cost ranges from $117 per person.
- Early access to Halloween Horror Nights
- Enter the event early at 5:30PM instead of 7PM
- Ticket add-on ranges from $10-$25 per person.
- Does not include regular Halloween Horror Nights admission
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express Pass
- Admission to Halloween Horror Nights.
- One-time Express Pass access to all the Haunted Houses and lines at Halloween Horror Nights.
- Includes priority seating at live shows and one-time Express Pass access to all rides excluding Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
- Ticket cost ranges from $209-$309 per person including access to Halloween Horror Nights.
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Unlimited Express Pass
- Admission to Halloween Horror Nights.
- Unlimited Express Pass access to all the Haunted Houses and lines at Halloween Horror Nights.
- Includes priority seating at live shows and unlimited Express Pass access to all rides excluding Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
- Ticket cost ranges from $249-$349 per person.
After 2 PM Day/Night Universal Express
- Access to 2PM Daytime General Admission to the Park and same-day ticket to Halloween Horror Nights event.
- One-time Express Pass access to all the Haunted Houses and lines at Halloween Horror Nights.
- Includes priority seating at live shows and one-time Express Pass access to all rides excluding Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
- Ticket includes same-day access to Super Nintendo World from 7PM-10PM
- Ticket costs start at $329
Universal Studios Pass Members may purchase friends or family tickets at the same low price on select event nights.
- Discounts available for online purchase only. Discount may not be available for same day sales.
- Pass Members may purchase discounted After 2PM Day/Night Combo tickets for friends and family on select event nights. Please refer to the After 2PM Day/Night Combo section for price details. (Guests may not upgrade from previously purchased daytime tickets).
•Pass Members can purchase their discounted tickets on the Universal Studios Hollywood Website.
For guests who want to enjoy multiple Halloween Horror Nights, the Frequent Fear Passes allow guests to visit more than once, with a few different options listed below:
Frequent Fear Pass
- $209 per person
- Allows guests to pick any night for their first visit and revisit up to 30 times on select dates.
Ultimate Fear Pass
- $329 per person
- Guests can visit any night for their first visit and attend every night of Halloween Horror Nights
- No blackout dates
There is also a VIP experience for Halloween Horror Nights called the R.I.P. Tour which includes:
- Exclusive Universal Backlot Halloween experience with private VIP trolley transportation.
- Universal Express UNLIMITED access to all houses and available rides.
- Gourmet dinner in the private VIP dining room (alcoholic beverages excluded).
- Special interactive themed photo opportunities with a scare actor.
- Reserved VIP seating at a live show (while on the tour with R.I.P. Tour Guide).
- Complimentary valet Parking (one vehicle).
- Special VIP entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood where you will receive your commemorative “R.I.P.” credentials and lanyard.
Pricing varies by date and tour selection and is subject to availability. The tour starts at $379 per person and includes your admission to the event.
Note that the Universal Studios Hollywood New Year's Eve event is actually included with the price of a standard ticket.
Additional Universal Studios Hollywood Costs Beyond Tickets to Consider
While Universal Studios Hollywood ticket prices are a big part of your trip’s expenses, there are also other day-to-day costs to consider during your vacation. These include hotels, parking, dining, souvenirs, and more. Some of these are larger expenses, while others are smaller ones that can add up quickly.
Parking: If you are driving from out of town or renting a car and driving it to the parks, the cost of theme park parking is something to consider. See all parking prices below:
- General Parking Before 5pm – $35
- General Parking After 5pm – $10
- Preferred Parking Before 5pm – $55
- Preferred Parking After 5pm – $20
- Front Gate Parking – $75
- RV or Oversized Vehicle Parking – $45
Dining: There is a variety of quick-service and table-service restaurants at Universal Studios Hollywood. See our guide to dining at Universal CityWalk for a breakdown of the options offered there! To save on this area of your trip, we recommend eating breakfast outside of the park, finding cheap but filling meals, bringing smaller snacks and a refillable water bottle, or splitting portions between members of your party. See our full guide on saving money at Universal Studios Hollywood for more tips!
Hotels: Where you will stay is another cost consideration for your Universal Studios Hollywood trip. There is a selection of both budget-friendly and luxury options near Universal Studios Hollywood with options nearby the park including The Garland, The Holiday Inn Express North Hollywood, Springhill Suites by Marriott Burbank Downtown, and more. Consider saving money by bundling your hotel and tickets—you can book the best prices for Universal Studios Hollywood packages here. If you're planning on visiting both Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood and are basing your trip in Anaheim, see the best hotels near Disneyland that we would recommend.
Souvenirs: The cost of souvenirs can add up quickly if you aren't careful! We recommend having some measures in place to combat overspending. You can always buy souvenirs ahead of time at a cheaper price, establish a souvenir budget for the parks, or only purchase souvenirs on the last day of your trip to avoid any heat-of-the-moment purchases. See everything you need to know about Universal Harry Potter wands in our guide! Also, make sure you are prepared with essential items in your bag so you don't need to make any unnecessary purchases that will be more expensive at the park. You can see our full guide to the Universal Studios Hollywood bag policy for everything you need to know about what you can and can't bring.
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Frequently Asked Questions Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket Prices
How much it costs to go to Universal Studios Hollywood depends on the type of ticket you're purchasing, length of trip, and date you select. Universal Studios Hollywood uses a tiered pricing structure for its tickets, so costs vary per date and season. Additionally, prices will vary depending on whether you choose General Admission or Universal Express.
It is not cheaper to buy Universal tickets at the gate. You will save money by purchasing tickets online and usually get about $10 off of gate prices, but you must purchase 24 hours in advance to get this cheaper price.
There are many ways to do Universal Hollywood on a budget, including visiting on a day that is a less expensive tier, exploring Universal Studios Hollywood discounts, and more. See our full guide to Universal Studios Hollywood discounts for everything you need to know about how to save at Universal Studios Hollywood!
For most visitors, one day should be enough for Universal Studios Hollywood to enjoy everything the park has to offer if you use your time wisely. Be sure to utilize our touring plan in our Universal Studios Hollywood guide to get to all the major attractions during your day at the park!
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