The average price of a 7-day trip to South Fort Lauderdale is $1,929 for a solo traveler, $3,464 for a couple, and $6,495 for a family of 4. South Fort Lauderdale hotels range from $52 to $298 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are between $707 and $1,218 per person for economy flights and $2,219 to $3,822 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $105 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 South Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FLL and stay in a South Fort Lauderdale hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in South Fort Lauderdale is usually mid to late September.
Average South Fort Lauderdale Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit South Fort Lauderdale for a week is $1,332-$2,971($190-$424 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $436 to $1,072 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $158 to $194 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit South Fort Lauderdale for a week is $2,702-$5,070($386-$724 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $872 to $2,144 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $158 to $194 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit South Fort Lauderdale for a week is $4,320-$8,974($617-$1,282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,744 to $4,288 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $234 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $237 to $291 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to South Fort Lauderdale
How cheap can you make a vacation to South Fort Lauderdale? The cheapest trip to South Fort Lauderdale is about $127 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 $100 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 $46.
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 South Fort Lauderdale for a week is $887-$2,202($127-$315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $436 to $1,072 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Fort Lauderdale for a week is $1,498-$3,624($214-$518 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $872 to $2,144 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Fort Lauderdale for a week is $2,996-$6,858($428-$980 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,744 to $4,288 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to South Fort Lauderdale cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury South Fort Lauderdale Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in South Fort Lauderdale.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit South Fort Lauderdale for a week is $2,893-$11,794($413-$1,685 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $210 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,155 to $2,884 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $298 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 South Fort Lauderdale for a week is $4,790-$16,148($684-$2,307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $420 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,310 to $5,768 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $298 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 South Fort Lauderdale for a week is $9,580-$28,576($1,369-$4,082 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $840 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,620 to $11,536 for first class
Lodging: $332 to $596 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $930 to $1,860 per night for a preferred vacation rental
South Fort Lauderdale Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in South Fort Lauderdale is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South Fort Lauderdale 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.
South Fort Lauderdale 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 South Fort Lauderdale 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 South Fort Lauderdale.
Flight Costs to South Fort Lauderdale
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,218 average in late December to a low of $707 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $726. These prices are based on millions of flights. For South Fort Lauderdale our data includes 1,011 originating airports, and 161 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to South Fort Lauderdale from an airport like Eduardo Gomes (STM) in Santarem (Brazil) for an average $6,723 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando International (MCO) in Orlando, FL (the United States) at an average of just $164.
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 South Fort Lauderdale, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $511, so you can easily save about 72% 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 South Fort Lauderdale can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $744 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.