The average price of a 7-day trip to Florida is $1,724 for a solo traveler, $3,096 for a couple, and $5,805 for a family of 4. Florida hotels range from $61 to $279 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are between $613 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $103 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, PR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Florida hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Florida is usually late September.
Average Florida Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Florida for a week is $1,186-$2,551($169-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $882 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Florida for a week is $2,302-$4,516($329-$645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,764 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Florida for a week is $3,796-$7,888($542-$1,127 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,528 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $246 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $182 to $237 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Florida
How cheap can you make a vacation to Florida? The cheapest trip to Florida is about $128 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 $120 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 $54.
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 for a week is $896-$2,044($128-$292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $882 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Florida for a week is $1,468-$3,248($210-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,764 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Florida for a week is $2,936-$5,992($419-$856 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,528 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Florida cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Florida 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Florida for a week is $2,586-$9,849($369-$1,407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $216 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,093 to $2,505 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $972 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Florida for a week is $4,344-$13,866($621-$1,981 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $432 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,186 to $5,010 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $972 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Florida for a week is $8,688-$24,234($1,241-$3,462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $864 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,372 to $10,020 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $558 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $810 to $1,361 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Florida Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Florida is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Florida 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 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 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.
Flight Costs to Florida
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in late December to a low of $613 in late September. Median flight price is $675. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Florida our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Florida from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) in Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands) at an average of just $208.
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, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 73% 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 can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $695 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.