The average price of a 7-day trip to Long Key is $2,242 for a solo traveler, $4,027 for a couple, and $7,549 for a family of 4. Long Key hotels range from $84 to $383 per night with an average of $139, while most vacation rentals will cost $320 to $720 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 $52 to $124 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 Long Key, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EYW and stay in a Long Key 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 Long Key is usually early September.
Average Long Key Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Long Key for a week is $1,333-$3,513($190-$502 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $785 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $139 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $254 to $310 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Long Key for a week is $2,364-$5,488($338-$784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,570 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $139 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $254 to $310 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Long Key for a week is $4,060-$9,216($580-$1,317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,140 for economy
Lodging: $212 to $278 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $356 to $434 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Long Key
How cheap can you make a vacation to Long Key? The cheapest trip to Long Key is about $139 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 $69.
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 Long Key for a week is $971-$2,313($139-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $785 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Long Key for a week is $1,528-$3,546($218-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,570 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Long Key for a week is $3,056-$6,552($437-$936 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,140 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $168 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Long Key cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Long Key Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Long Key.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Long Key for a week is $2,616-$11,064($374-$1,581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $223 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $783 to $1,727 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $383 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Long Key for a week is $4,092-$14,352($585-$2,050 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $446 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,566 to $3,454 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $383 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Long Key for a week is $8,184-$24,816($1,169-$3,545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $892 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,132 to $6,908 for first class
Lodging: $380 to $766 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,152 to $1,944 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Long Key Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Long Key is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Long Key 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.
Long Key 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 Long Key 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 Long Key.
Flight Costs to Long Key
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 Long Key our data includes 292 originating airports, and 86 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Long Key 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 Long Key, 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 Long Key can easily cost $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $954 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.