The average price of a 7-day trip to Florida Panhandle is $1,290 for a solo traveler, $2,317 for a couple, and $4,343 for a family of 4. Florida Panhandle hotels range from $52 to $238 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are between $466 and $743 per person for economy flights and $1,462 to $2,332 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $77 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 Florida Panhandle, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ECP and stay in a Florida Panhandle hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Florida Panhandle is usually early to mid September.
Average Florida Panhandle Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Florida Panhandle for a week is $1,051-$1,847($150-$264 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $594 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Florida Panhandle for a week is $1,958-$3,278($280-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,188 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Florida Panhandle for a week is $3,412-$5,672($487-$810 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,376 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $190 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Florida Panhandle
How cheap can you make a vacation to Florida Panhandle? The cheapest trip to Florida Panhandle is about $105 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 $64 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 Florida Panhandle for a week is $732-$1,438($105-$205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $594 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Florida Panhandle for a week is $1,212-$2,312($173-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,188 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Florida Panhandle for a week is $2,424-$4,342($346-$620 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,376 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $141 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Florida Panhandle cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Florida Panhandle Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Florida Panhandle.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Florida Panhandle for a week is $2,082-$8,415($297-$1,202 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,592 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Florida Panhandle for a week is $3,456-$11,190($494-$1,599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,184 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Florida Panhandle for a week is $6,912-$20,124($987-$2,875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,088 to $6,368 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $476 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $752 to $1,504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Florida Panhandle Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Florida Panhandle is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Florida Panhandle 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.
Florida Panhandle 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 Florida Panhandle 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 Florida Panhandle.
Flight Costs to Florida Panhandle
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $743 average in late December to a low of $466 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $438. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Florida Panhandle our data includes 309 originating airports, and 80 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Florida Panhandle from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $13,800 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $214.
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 Florida Panhandle, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $277, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Florida Panhandle can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $594 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.