The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Florida is $2,010 for a solo traveler, $3,610 for a couple, and $6,768 for a family of 4. Central Florida hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Executive Airport (ORL) are between $593 and $2,224 per person for economy flights and $1,861 to $6,979 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $67 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 Central Florida, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ORL and stay in a Central Florida hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- October 22nd to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Florida is usually late January.
Average Central Florida Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Florida for a week is $1,201-$3,203($172-$458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $557 to $2,002 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Florida for a week is $2,054-$6,118($293-$874 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,114 to $4,004 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Florida for a week is $3,964-$10,916($566-$1,559 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,228 to $8,008 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $171 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Florida
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Florida? The cheapest trip to Central Florida is about $117 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 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 $43.
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 Central Florida for a week is $816-$2,581($117-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $557 to $2,002 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Florida for a week is $1,506-$4,856($215-$694 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,114 to $4,004 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Florida for a week is $2,952-$9,712($422-$1,387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,228 to $8,008 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $82 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Central Florida cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Florida Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Florida.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Florida for a week is $2,523-$11,643($360-$1,663 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,337 to $4,585 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $1,020 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Florida for a week is $4,350-$17,166($621-$2,452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,674 to $9,170 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $1,020 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Florida for a week is $8,700-$31,884($1,243-$4,555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,348 to $18,340 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $714 to $1,632 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Florida Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Florida is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Florida 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.
Central Florida 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 Central Florida 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 Central Florida.
Flight Costs to Central Florida
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,224 average in early to mid May to a low of $593 in late January. Median flight price is $727. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Florida our data includes 792 originating airports, and several airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Florida from an airport like Lester B. Pearson International (YYZ) in Toronto (Canada) for an average $1,970 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Leipzig Halle (LEJ) in Leipzig (Germany) at an average of just $520.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Central Florida, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,631, so you can easily save about 275% 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 Central Florida can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $584 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.