The average price of a 7-day trip to Jacksonville is $1,432 for a solo traveler, $2,572 for a couple, and $4,822 for a family of 4. Jacksonville hotels range from $56 to $254 per night with an average of $65, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) are between $522 and $866 per person for economy flights and $1,638 to $2,718 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $85 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 Jacksonville, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OAJ and stay in a Jacksonville hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Jacksonville is usually early to mid September.
Average Jacksonville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Jacksonville for a week is $1,210-$2,034($173-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $701 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Jacksonville for a week is $2,200-$3,660($314-$523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,402 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Jacksonville for a week is $3,598-$6,660($514-$951 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,804 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $246 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Jacksonville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Jacksonville? The cheapest trip to Jacksonville is about $119 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 $50.
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 Jacksonville for a week is $830-$1,835($119-$262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $701 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $56 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 Jacksonville for a week is $1,360-$2,830($194-$404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,402 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $56 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 Jacksonville for a week is $2,720-$5,240($389-$749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,804 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Jacksonville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Jacksonville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Jacksonville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Jacksonville for a week is $2,486-$9,691($355-$1,384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $153 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,107 to $1,900 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $254 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Jacksonville for a week is $4,216-$12,662($602-$1,809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $178 to $306 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,214 to $3,800 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $254 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Jacksonville for a week is $8,432-$22,636($1,205-$3,234 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $356 to $612 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,428 to $7,600 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $508 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Jacksonville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Jacksonville is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Jacksonville.
Flight Costs to Jacksonville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $866 average in early to mid December to a low of $522 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $511. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Jacksonville our data includes 292 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Jacksonville from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,939 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 $244.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Jacksonville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $344, so you can easily save about 66% 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 Jacksonville can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $634 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.