The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Wales is $1,384 for a solo traveler, $2,486 for a couple, and $4,660 for a family of 4. Lake Wales hotels range from $47 to $212 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Orlando International Airport (MCO) are between $596 and $1,097 per person for economy flights and $1,870 to $3,442 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $31 to $71 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 Wales, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCO and stay in a Lake Wales hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Wales is usually mid to late September.
Average Lake Wales Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Wales for a week is $1,041-$2,034($149-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $943 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Wales for a week is $2,076-$3,782($297-$540 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,886 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Wales for a week is $3,096-$6,696($442-$957 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,772 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $122 to $139 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Wales
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Wales? The cheapest trip to Lake Wales is about $105 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $39.
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 Wales for a week is $734-$1,908($105-$273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $943 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Wales for a week is $1,234-$3,096($176-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,886 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Wales for a week is $2,468-$5,904($353-$843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,772 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Lake Wales cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Wales 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 Wales.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Wales for a week is $1,804-$9,079($258-$1,297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $2,037 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $212 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Wales for a week is $2,978-$12,110($425-$1,730 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $4,074 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $212 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Wales for a week is $5,956-$20,590($851-$2,941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,128 to $8,148 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $424 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Wales Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Wales is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Wales 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 Wales 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 Wales 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 Lake Wales.
Flight Costs to Lake Wales
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,097 average in late December to a low of $596 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $642. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Wales our data includes 1,048 originating airports, and 179 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Wales from an airport like Chittagong (CGP) in Chittagong (Bangladesh) for an average $9,338 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 $152.
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 Wales, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $501, so you can easily save about 84% 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 Wales can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $529 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.