The average price of a 7-day trip to Amelia Island is $2,505 for a solo traveler, $4,499 for a couple, and $8,434 for a family of 4. Amelia Island hotels range from $107 to $489 per night with an average of $191, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $840 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) are between $543 and $925 per person for economy flights and $1,704 to $2,903 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $69 to $191 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Amelia Island, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JAX and stay in a Amelia Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Amelia Island is usually mid to late September.
Average Amelia Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Amelia Island for a week is $1,674-$3,850($239-$550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $69 to $191 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $141 to $202 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $240 to $294 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Amelia Island for a week is $2,898-$6,288($414-$898 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $138 to $382 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $141 to $202 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $240 to $294 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Amelia Island for a week is $5,004-$10,990($715-$1,570 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $276 to $764 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $282 to $404 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $384 to $441 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Amelia Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Amelia Island? The cheapest trip to Amelia Island is about $166 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $88.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Amelia Island for a week is $1,160-$2,516($166-$359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $107 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Amelia Island for a week is $1,792-$3,832($256-$547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $107 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Amelia Island for a week is $3,584-$6,944($512-$992 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $214 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Amelia Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Amelia Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Amelia Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Amelia Island for a week is $3,324-$14,366($475-$2,052 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $145 to $363 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $731 to $1,745 for first class
Lodging: $263 to $489 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Amelia Island for a week is $5,070-$18,652($724-$2,665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $290 to $726 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,462 to $3,490 for first class
Lodging: $263 to $489 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Amelia Island for a week is $10,140-$33,272($1,449-$4,753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $580 to $1,452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,924 to $6,980 for first class
Lodging: $526 to $978 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,260 to $2,688 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Amelia Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Amelia Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Amelia Island due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Amelia Island Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Amelia Island hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Amelia Island.
Flight Costs to Amelia Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $925 average in late July to a low of $543 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $579. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Amelia Island our data includes 634 originating airports, and 132 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Amelia Island from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $7,095 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Rickenbacker International (LCK) in Columbus, OH (the United States) at an average of just $146.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Amelia Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $382, so you can easily save about 70% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Amelia Island can easily cost $610 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $41 per person. Private tours can cost $1217 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.