The average price of a 7-day trip to Duck Key is $2,662 for a solo traveler, $4,781 for a couple, and $8,963 for a family of 4. Duck Key hotels range from $115 to $522 per night with an average of $214, while most vacation rentals will cost $320 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Key West International Airport (EYW) are between $500 and $946 per person for economy flights and $1,569 to $2,969 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $100 to $210 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 Duck Key, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EYW and stay in a Duck Key hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Duck Key is usually early September.
Average Duck Key Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Duck Key for a week is $2,167-$4,119($310-$588 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $210 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $795 for economy
Lodging: $189 to $192 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $253 to $309 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Duck Key for a week is $3,534-$6,686($505-$955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $420 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,590 for economy
Lodging: $189 to $192 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $253 to $309 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Duck Key for a week is $6,400-$11,658($914-$1,665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $400 to $840 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,180 for economy
Lodging: $378 to $384 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $380 to $433 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Duck Key
How cheap can you make a vacation to Duck Key? The cheapest trip to Duck Key is about $172 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 $95.
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 Duck Key for a week is $1,204-$2,484($172-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $795 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $115 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Duck Key for a week is $1,838-$3,888($263-$555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,590 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $115 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Duck Key for a week is $3,676-$7,236($525-$1,034 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,180 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $230 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Duck Key cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Duck Key Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Duck Key.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Duck Key for a week is $3,596-$13,545($514-$1,935 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $441 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $902 to $2,250 for first class
Lodging: $239 to $522 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,368 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Duck Key for a week is $5,758-$18,882($823-$2,697 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $882 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,804 to $4,500 for first class
Lodging: $239 to $522 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,368 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Duck Key for a week is $11,516-$33,660($1,645-$4,809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $720 to $1,764 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,608 to $9,000 for first class
Lodging: $478 to $1,044 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $2,052 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Duck Key Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Duck Key is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Duck Key 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.
Duck Key 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 Duck Key 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 Duck Key.
Flight Costs to Duck Key
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $946 average in late December to a low of $500 in early September. Median flight price is $511. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Duck Key our data includes 292 originating airports, and 86 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Duck Key from an airport like Jinnah International (KHI) in Karachi (Pakistan) for an average $6,019 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, FL (the United States) at an average of just $166.
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 Duck Key, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $446, so you can easily save about 89% 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 Duck Key can easily cost $650 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $43 per person. Private tours can cost $1301 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.