The average price of a 7-day trip to Panama City Beach is $1,800 for a solo traveler, $3,233 for a couple, and $6,061 for a family of 4. Panama City Beach hotels range from $75 to $343 per night with an average of $118, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are between $466 and $743 per person for economy flights and $1,462 to $2,332 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $101 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 Panama City Beach, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ECP and stay in a Panama City Beach hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Panama City Beach is usually early to mid September.
Average Panama City Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Panama City Beach for a week is $1,427-$2,704($204-$386 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $617 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $188 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Panama City Beach for a week is $2,404-$4,280($343-$611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,234 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $188 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Panama City Beach for a week is $4,304-$7,504($615-$1,072 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,468 for economy
Lodging: $234 to $254 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $301 to $368 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Panama City Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Panama City Beach? The cheapest trip to Panama City Beach is about $128 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 $60.
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 Panama City Beach for a week is $896-$2,156($128-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $617 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Panama City Beach for a week is $1,432-$3,172($205-$453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,234 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Panama City Beach for a week is $2,864-$5,888($409-$841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,468 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $304 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Panama City Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Panama City Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Panama City Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Panama City Beach for a week is $2,692-$9,825($385-$1,404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $121 to $192 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $993 to $1,641 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $343 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Panama City Beach for a week is $4,532-$12,810($647-$1,830 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $242 to $384 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,986 to $3,282 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $343 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Panama City Beach for a week is $9,064-$22,200($1,295-$3,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $484 to $768 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,972 to $6,564 for first class
Lodging: $284 to $686 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,710 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Panama City Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Panama City Beach is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Panama City Beach 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.
Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach.
Flight Costs to Panama City Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $743 average in late December to a low of $466 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $438. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Panama City Beach our data includes 309 originating airports, and 80 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Panama City Beach from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $13,800 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 $214.
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 Panama City Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $277, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Panama City Beach can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $855 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.