The average price of a 7-day trip to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is $1,719 for a solo traveler, $3,087 for a couple, and $5,788 for a family of 4. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotels range from $65 to $289 per night with an average of $116, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are between $707 and $1,218 per person for economy flights and $2,219 to $3,822 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $118 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FLL and stay in a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is usually mid to late September.
Average Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for a week is $1,412-$2,707($202-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $436 to $987 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for a week is $2,796-$4,982($399-$712 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $872 to $1,974 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for a week is $4,508-$8,644($644-$1,235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,744 to $3,948 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $195 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea? The cheapest trip to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is about $104 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $53.
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for a week is $731-$1,720($104-$246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $436 to $987 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for a week is $1,342-$3,050($192-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $872 to $1,974 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for a week is $2,636-$6,100($377-$871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,744 to $3,948 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for a week is $3,145-$9,026($449-$1,289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,295 to $1,974 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for a week is $5,252-$12,652($750-$1,807 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $472 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,590 to $3,948 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for a week is $10,504-$23,144($1,501-$3,306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $464 to $944 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,180 to $7,896 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $578 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Flight Costs to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,218 average in late December to a low of $707 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $726. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lauderdale-by-the-Sea our data includes 1,011 originating airports, and 161 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea from an airport like Eduardo Gomes (STM) in Santarem (Brazil) for an average $6,723 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando International (MCO) in Orlando, FL (the United States) at an average of just $164.
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $511, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $739 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.