The average price of a 7-day trip to Key West is $2,450 for a solo traveler, $4,400 for a couple, and $8,249 for a family of 4. Key West hotels range from $101 to $460 per night with an average of $178, while most vacation rentals will cost $390 to $1300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Key West International Airport (EYW) are between $500 and $946 per person for economy flights and $1,569 to $2,969 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $141 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 Key West, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EYW and stay in a Key West hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Key West is usually early September.
Average Key West Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Key West for a week is $1,528-$3,784($218-$541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $823 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $170 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $269 to $329 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Key West for a week is $2,622-$5,840($375-$834 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,646 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $170 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $269 to $329 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Key West for a week is $4,576-$10,204($654-$1,458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,292 for economy
Lodging: $256 to $340 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $430 to $494 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Key West
How cheap can you make a vacation to Key West? The cheapest trip to Key West is about $159 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 $234 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 $86.
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 Key West for a week is $1,115-$2,939($159-$420 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $823 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $101 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $234 to $264 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Key West for a week is $1,714-$4,294($245-$613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,646 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $101 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $234 to $264 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Key West for a week is $3,428-$7,796($490-$1,114 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,292 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $202 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $374 to $396 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Key West cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Key West Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Key West.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Key West for a week is $3,013-$17,988($430-$2,570 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $310 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $749 to $1,778 for first class
Lodging: $228 to $460 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,300 to $2,340 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Key West for a week is $4,658-$21,936($665-$3,134 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $620 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,498 to $3,556 for first class
Lodging: $228 to $460 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,300 to $2,340 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Key West for a week is $9,316-$36,852($1,331-$5,265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $1,240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,996 to $7,112 for first class
Lodging: $456 to $920 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $2,080 to $3,510 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Key West Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Key West is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Key West 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.
Key West 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 Key West 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 Key West.
Flight Costs to Key West
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $946 average in late December to a low of $500 in early September. Median flight price is $511. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Key West our data includes 292 originating airports, and 86 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Key West from an airport like Jinnah International (KHI) in Karachi (Pakistan) for an average $6,019 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, FL (the United States) at an average of just $166.
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 Key West, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $446, so you can easily save about 89% 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 Key West can easily cost $570 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $38 per person. Private tours can cost $1147 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.