The average price of a 7-day trip to Southeast Florida is $1,555 for a solo traveler, $2,793 for a couple, and $5,236 for a family of 4. Southeast Florida hotels range from $51 to $232 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $450 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 $40 to $89 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 Southeast Florida, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FLL and stay in a Southeast Florida 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 Southeast Florida is usually mid to late September.
Average Southeast Florida Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southeast Florida for a week is $1,106-$2,415($158-$345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $436 to $1,096 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southeast Florida for a week is $2,364-$4,378($338-$625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $872 to $2,192 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Florida for a week is $3,644-$7,920($521-$1,131 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,744 to $4,384 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southeast Florida
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southeast Florida? The cheapest trip to Southeast Florida is about $99 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 $21 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 $42.
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 Southeast Florida for a week is $695-$1,675($99-$239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $436 to $1,096 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southeast Florida for a week is $1,264-$3,044($181-$435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $872 to $2,192 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Florida for a week is $2,480-$6,088($354-$870 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,744 to $4,384 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $34 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Southeast Florida cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southeast Florida Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southeast Florida.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southeast Florida for a week is $2,336-$10,212($334-$1,459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,142 to $3,233 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $945 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southeast Florida for a week is $3,982-$14,754($569-$2,108 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,284 to $6,466 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $945 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southeast Florida for a week is $7,964-$27,240($1,138-$3,891 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,568 to $12,932 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $464 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $675 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southeast Florida Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southeast Florida is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southeast Florida 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.
Southeast Florida 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 Southeast Florida 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 Southeast Florida.
Flight Costs to Southeast Florida
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 Southeast Florida our data includes 1,011 originating airports, and 161 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southeast Florida 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 Southeast Florida, 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 Southeast Florida can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $579 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.