The average price of a 7-day trip to Gainesville is $1,470 for a solo traveler, $2,640 for a couple, and $4,949 for a family of 4. Gainesville hotels range from $54 to $248 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) are between $574 and $900 per person for economy flights and $1,801 to $2,824 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $78 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 Gainesville, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GNV and stay in a Gainesville hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 13th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Gainesville is usually early to mid September.
Average Gainesville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gainesville for a week is $1,196-$2,124($171-$303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $404 to $774 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gainesville for a week is $2,276-$3,696($325-$528 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $808 to $1,548 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gainesville for a week is $3,872-$6,564($553-$938 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,616 to $3,096 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $212 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $165 to $214 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gainesville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gainesville? The cheapest trip to Gainesville is about $116 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 $140 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 $44.
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 Gainesville for a week is $815-$2,021($116-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $404 to $774 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gainesville for a week is $1,366-$3,082($195-$440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $808 to $1,548 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gainesville for a week is $2,732-$5,684($390-$812 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,616 to $3,096 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Gainesville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gainesville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gainesville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gainesville for a week is $2,602-$9,537($372-$1,362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,192 to $1,997 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gainesville for a week is $4,466-$12,738($638-$1,820 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,384 to $3,994 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gainesville for a week is $8,932-$22,308($1,276-$3,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,768 to $7,988 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $496 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gainesville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gainesville is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gainesville 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.
Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville.
Flight Costs to Gainesville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $900 average in early January to a low of $574 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $581. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Gainesville our data includes 367 originating airports, and 93 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gainesville from an airport like Daniel Z. Romualdez (TAC) in Tacloban (the Philippines) for an average $7,073 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 $234.
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 Gainesville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $326, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Gainesville can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $619 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.