The average price of a 7-day trip to Mary Esther is $1,860 for a solo traveler, $3,341 for a couple, and $6,263 for a family of 4. Mary Esther hotels range from $79 to $361 per night with an average of $124, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) are between $485 and $795 per person for economy flights and $1,522 to $2,495 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $137 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 Mary Esther, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VPS and stay in a Mary Esther hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mary Esther is usually early September.
Average Mary Esther Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mary Esther for a week is $1,411-$3,073($202-$439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $137 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $317 to $716 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $191 to $233 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mary Esther for a week is $2,414-$4,906($345-$701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $274 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,432 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $191 to $233 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mary Esther for a week is $4,156-$8,938($594-$1,277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $548 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,864 for economy
Lodging: $248 to $266 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $306 to $373 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mary Esther
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mary Esther? The cheapest trip to Mary Esther is about $92 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 $70.
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 Mary Esther for a week is $647-$1,610($92-$230 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $317 to $716 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $79 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 Mary Esther for a week is $1,174-$2,746($168-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,432 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $79 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 Mary Esther for a week is $2,300-$5,492($329-$785 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,864 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $158 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mary Esther cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mary Esther Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mary Esther.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mary Esther for a week is $2,462-$11,416($352-$1,631 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $301 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,869 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $361 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mary Esther for a week is $3,850-$15,392($550-$2,199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $602 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,738 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $361 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mary Esther for a week is $7,700-$26,320($1,100-$3,760 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $400 to $1,204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,752 to $7,476 for first class
Lodging: $358 to $722 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $992 to $1,736 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mary Esther Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mary Esther is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mary Esther 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.
Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther.
Flight Costs to Mary Esther
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $795 average in late June to a low of $485 in early September. Median flight price is $489. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mary Esther our data includes 399 originating airports, and 105 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mary Esther from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,725 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like CONCORD REGIONAL (USA) in CONCORD, NC (the United States) at an average of just $149.
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 Mary Esther, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $310, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Mary Esther can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $901 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.