The average price of a 7-day trip to Ocala is $1,366 for a solo traveler, $2,453 for a couple, and $4,599 for a family of 4. Ocala hotels range from $63 to $233 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) are between $574 and $900 per person for economy flights and $1,801 to $2,824 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 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 Ocala, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GNV and stay in a Ocala hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 13th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ocala is usually early to mid September.
Average Ocala Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ocala for a week is $1,111-$1,883($159-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $404 to $738 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ocala for a week is $2,100-$3,442($300-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $808 to $1,476 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ocala for a week is $3,334-$5,978($476-$854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,616 to $2,952 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $173 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ocala
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ocala? The cheapest trip to Ocala is about $121 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 $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 $52.
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 Ocala for a week is $849-$1,671($121-$239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $404 to $738 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ocala for a week is $1,386-$2,682($198-$383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $808 to $1,476 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ocala for a week is $2,772-$5,034($396-$719 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,616 to $2,952 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Ocala cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ocala Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ocala.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ocala for a week is $2,384-$10,599($341-$1,514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,155 to $1,587 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $233 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ocala for a week is $4,078-$13,278($583-$1,897 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $312 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,310 to $3,174 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $233 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ocala for a week is $8,156-$23,388($1,165-$3,341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $624 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,620 to $6,348 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $466 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $2,112 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ocala Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ocala is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ocala 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.
Ocala 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 Ocala 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 Ocala.
Flight Costs to Ocala
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $900 average in early January to a low of $574 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $581. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ocala our data includes 367 originating airports, and 93 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ocala from an airport like Daniel Z. Romualdez (TAC) in Tacloban (the Philippines) for an average $7,073 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 $234.
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 Ocala, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $326, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Ocala can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $580 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.