The average price of a 7-day trip to Florida is $1,209 for a solo traveler, $1,764 for a couple, and $3,918 for a family of 4. Florida hotels range from $67 to $328 per night with an average of $109, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Florida (from all airports) are between $549 and $942 per person for economy flights and $1,724 to $2,958 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $104 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
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Florida and stay in a Florida hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
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 $1,261-$2,490($180-$356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $364 to $838 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $120 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 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 $1,982-$4,062($283-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $209 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $728 to $1,675 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $120 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Florida for a week is $3,971-$7,710($567-$1,101 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $418 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,457 to $3,350 for economy
Lodging: $181 to $239 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $190 to $232 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 $127 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 $57.
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 $888-$1,927($127-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $364 to $838 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $92 to $122 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 $1,427-$3,121($204-$446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $728 to $1,675 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $92 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Florida for a week is $2,849-$5,877($407-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $205 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,457 to $3,350 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $133 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $182 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 $2,635-$10,245($376-$1,464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $208 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $914 to $2,057 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $561 to $1,122 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 $4,263-$13,757($609-$1,965 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $203 to $416 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,828 to $4,113 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $561 to $1,122 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Florida for a week is $8,525-$24,186($1,218-$3,455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $405 to $833 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,656 to $8,227 for first class
Lodging: $339 to $656 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $846 to $1,688 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 $942 average in early to mid May to a low of $549 in late September. Median flight price is $555. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Florida our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 $393, so you can easily save about 72% 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 $384 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $768 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.