The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake City is $1,390 for a solo traveler, $2,496 for a couple, and $4,680 for a family of 4. Lake City hotels range from $59 to $271 per night with an average of $113, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Florence Regional Airport (FLO) are between $528 and $725 per person for economy flights and $1,657 to $2,275 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $94 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 Lake City, SC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FLO and stay in a Lake City hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake City is usually early September.
Average Lake City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake City for a week is $1,139-$1,938($163-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $602 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake City for a week is $2,166-$3,444($309-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,204 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake City for a week is $3,524-$6,396($503-$914 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,408 for economy
Lodging: $200 to $226 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $92 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake City? The cheapest trip to Lake City is about $120 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 $49.
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 Lake City for a week is $841-$2,057($120-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $602 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake City for a week is $1,388-$2,974($198-$425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,204 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake City for a week is $2,776-$5,492($397-$785 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,408 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $304 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Lake City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake City for a week is $2,426-$7,087($347-$1,012 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $207 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,318 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $271 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake City for a week is $4,048-$9,854($578-$1,408 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $414 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $2,636 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $271 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake City for a week is $8,096-$17,980($1,157-$2,569 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $828 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,352 to $5,272 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $542 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake City is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake City 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.
Lake City 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 Lake City 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Lake City.
Flight Costs to Lake City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $725 average in late July to a low of $528 in early September. Median flight price is $405. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake City our data includes 198 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,325 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Akron-Canton Regional (CAK) in Akron, OH (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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lake City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $196, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Lake City can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $675 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.