The average price of a 7-day trip to Florence is $1,167 for a solo traveler, $2,096 for a couple, and $3,929 for a family of 4. Florence hotels range from $48 to $218 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Florence Regional Airport (FLO) are between $528 and $725 per person for economy flights and $1,657 to $2,275 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 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 Florence, SC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FLO and stay in a Florence hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Florence is usually early September.
Average Florence Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Florence for a week is $932-$1,570($133-$224 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $609 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Florence for a week is $1,812-$2,880($259-$411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,218 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Florence for a week is $2,936-$5,296($419-$757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,436 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $92 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Florence
How cheap can you make a vacation to Florence? The cheapest trip to Florence is about $109 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $42.
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 Florence for a week is $764-$1,581($109-$226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $609 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Florence for a week is $1,276-$2,442($182-$349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,218 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Florence for a week is $2,552-$4,452($365-$636 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,436 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Florence cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Florence Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Florence.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Florence for a week is $1,896-$13,053($271-$1,865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $849 to $1,364 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Florence for a week is $3,144-$15,306($449-$2,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,698 to $2,728 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Florence for a week is $6,288-$25,212($898-$3,602 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,396 to $5,456 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $436 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,700 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Florence Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Florence is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Florence 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.
Florence 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 Florence 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Florence.
Flight Costs to Florence
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $725 average in late July to a low of $528 in early September. Median flight price is $405. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Florence our data includes 198 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Florence from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,325 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Akron-Canton Regional (CAK) in Akron, OH (the United States) at an average of just $244.
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 Florence, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $196, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Florence can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $543 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.