The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort Walton Beach is $2,035 for a solo traveler, $3,655 for a couple, and $6,852 for a family of 4. Fort Walton Beach hotels range from $84 to $383 per night with an average of $133, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) are between $485 and $795 per person for economy flights and $1,522 to $2,495 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $70 to $143 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 Fort Walton Beach, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VPS and stay in a Fort Walton Beach hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fort Walton Beach is usually early September.
Average Fort Walton Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort Walton Beach for a week is $1,533-$3,109($219-$444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $317 to $644 for economy
Lodging: $121 to $171 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $200 to $244 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort Walton Beach for a week is $2,676-$5,056($382-$722 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,288 for economy
Lodging: $121 to $171 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $200 to $244 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort Walton Beach for a week is $4,680-$8,920($669-$1,274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,576 for economy
Lodging: $242 to $342 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $300 to $390 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort Walton Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort Walton Beach? The cheapest trip to Fort Walton Beach is about $137 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 $70.
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 Fort Walton Beach for a week is $961-$2,292($137-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $317 to $644 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fort Walton Beach for a week is $1,502-$3,384($215-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,288 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fort Walton Beach for a week is $3,004-$6,288($429-$898 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,576 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $168 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Fort Walton Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort Walton Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fort Walton Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort Walton Beach for a week is $2,809-$10,572($401-$1,510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $147 to $257 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $640 to $1,333 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $383 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort Walton Beach for a week is $4,478-$13,704($640-$1,958 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $294 to $514 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,280 to $2,666 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $383 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort Walton Beach for a week is $8,956-$24,432($1,279-$3,490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $588 to $1,028 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,560 to $5,332 for first class
Lodging: $380 to $766 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $992 to $1,984 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort Walton Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort Walton Beach is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fort Walton Beach 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.
Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach.
Flight Costs to Fort Walton Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $795 average in late June to a low of $485 in early September. Median flight price is $489. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fort Walton Beach our data includes 399 originating airports, and 105 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort Walton Beach from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,725 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like CONCORD REGIONAL (USA) in CONCORD, NC (the United States) at an average of just $149.
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 Fort Walton Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $310, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Fort Walton Beach can easily cost $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $955 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.