The average price of a 7-day trip to Pensacola is $1,855 for a solo traveler, $3,332 for a couple, and $6,246 for a family of 4. Pensacola hotels range from $74 to $339 per night with an average of $112, while most vacation rentals will cost $310 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are between $490 and $779 per person for economy flights and $1,538 to $2,445 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $133 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 Pensacola, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PNS and stay in a Pensacola 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 Pensacola is usually mid to late September.
Average Pensacola Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pensacola for a week is $1,353-$2,998($193-$428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $133 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $359 to $639 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $195 to $238 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pensacola for a week is $2,338-$4,848($334-$693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $266 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $718 to $1,278 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $195 to $238 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pensacola for a week is $4,152-$8,278($593-$1,183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,436 to $2,556 for economy
Lodging: $210 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $273 to $333 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pensacola
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pensacola? The cheapest trip to Pensacola is about $102 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 $26 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 $62.
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 Pensacola for a week is $711-$1,475($102-$211 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $359 to $639 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pensacola for a week is $1,266-$2,506($181-$358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $718 to $1,278 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pensacola for a week is $2,454-$5,012($351-$716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,436 to $2,556 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $39 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pensacola cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pensacola Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pensacola.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pensacola for a week is $2,686-$13,758($384-$1,965 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $109 to $239 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $915 to $1,789 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $339 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,716 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pensacola for a week is $4,364-$17,220($623-$2,460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $218 to $478 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,830 to $3,578 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $339 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,716 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pensacola for a week is $8,728-$30,324($1,247-$4,332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $436 to $956 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,660 to $7,156 for first class
Lodging: $336 to $678 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,248 to $2,746 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pensacola Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pensacola is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pensacola 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.
Pensacola 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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola.
Flight Costs to Pensacola
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $779 average in mid December to a low of $490 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $507. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pensacola our data includes 456 originating airports, and 93 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pensacola from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,198 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tampa International (TPA) in Tampa, FL (the United States) at an average of just $228.
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 Pensacola, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $289, 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 Pensacola can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $845 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.