The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Fort Lauderdale is $1,665 for a solo traveler, $2,990 for a couple, and $5,606 for a family of 4. Downtown Fort Lauderdale hotels range from $66 to $295 per night with an average of $106, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are between $707 and $1,218 per person for economy flights and $2,219 to $3,822 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $108 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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FLL and stay in a Downtown Fort Lauderdale hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown Fort Lauderdale Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale for a week is $1,383-$2,606($198-$372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $436 to $974 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $122 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale for a week is $2,774-$4,824($396-$689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $872 to $1,948 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $122 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale for a week is $4,404-$8,384($629-$1,198 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,744 to $3,896 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $244 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $204 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Fort Lauderdale
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Fort Lauderdale? The cheapest trip to Downtown Fort Lauderdale is about $103 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 $20 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 $58.
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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale for a week is $724-$1,713($103-$245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $436 to $974 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale for a week is $1,328-$3,030($190-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $872 to $1,948 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale for a week is $2,596-$6,060($371-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,744 to $3,896 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Fort Lauderdale cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Fort Lauderdale Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale for a week is $3,072-$10,409($439-$1,487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $238 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,286 to $2,143 for first class
Lodging: $167 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale for a week is $5,142-$14,218($735-$2,031 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $476 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,572 to $4,286 for first class
Lodging: $167 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale for a week is $10,284-$25,136($1,469-$3,591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $952 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,144 to $8,572 for first class
Lodging: $334 to $590 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,650 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Fort Lauderdale Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Fort Lauderdale 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.
Downtown Fort Lauderdale 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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale 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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Flight Costs to Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,218 average in late December to a low of $707 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $726. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Fort Lauderdale our data includes 1,011 originating airports, and 161 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Fort Lauderdale from an airport like Eduardo Gomes (STM) in Santarem (Brazil) for an average $6,723 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando International (MCO) in Orlando, FL (the United States) at an average of just $164.
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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $511, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $734 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.