The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Miami is $1,737 for a solo traveler, $3,120 for a couple, and $5,848 for a family of 4. Downtown Miami hotels range from $55 to $248 per night with an average of $159, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Miami International Airport (MIA) are between $642 and $1,100 per person for economy flights and $2,015 to $3,452 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $90 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 Miami, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MIA and stay in a Downtown Miami hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to June 10th (except the weeks of May 7th and May 21st)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Miami is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown Miami Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Miami for a week is $1,332-$2,748($190-$393 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $409 to $990 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Miami for a week is $2,620-$4,588($374-$655 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $818 to $1,980 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Miami for a week is $4,308-$8,172($615-$1,167 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,636 to $3,960 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $216 to $282 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Miami
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Miami? The cheapest trip to Downtown Miami is about $104 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 $48.
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 Miami for a week is $725-$1,705($104-$244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $409 to $990 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Miami for a week is $1,330-$3,080($190-$440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $818 to $1,980 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Miami for a week is $2,588-$6,160($370-$880 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,636 to $3,960 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Miami cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Miami 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 Miami.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Miami for a week is $3,037-$16,830($434-$2,404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $180 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,125 to $2,970 for first class
Lodging: $181 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Miami for a week is $4,988-$21,060($713-$3,009 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $360 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,250 to $5,940 for first class
Lodging: $181 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Miami for a week is $9,976-$34,560($1,425-$4,937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $720 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,500 to $11,880 for first class
Lodging: $362 to $496 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Miami Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Miami is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami.
Flight Costs to Downtown Miami
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,100 average in late December to a low of $642 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $650. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Miami our data includes 1,098 originating airports, and 175 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Miami from an airport like Frankfurt Hahn (HHN) in Hahn (Germany) for an average $7,279 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jacksonville International (JAX) in Jacksonville, FL (the United States) at an average of just $175.
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 Miami, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $458, so you can easily save about 71% 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 Miami can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $830 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.