The average price of a 7-day trip to The Villages is $1,136 for a solo traveler, $2,040 for a couple, and $3,825 for a family of 4. The Villages hotels range from $61 to $278 per night with an average of $108, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) are between $172 and $382 per person for economy flights and $540 to $1,199 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $86 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 The Villages, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SFB and stay in a The Villages hotel:
- January 8th to January 28th
- July 16th to September 30th
- October 15th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in The Villages is usually mid to late August.
Average The Villages Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit The Villages for a week is $965-$1,641($138-$234 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $157 to $313 for economy
Lodging: $103 to $121 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit The Villages for a week is $1,474-$2,694($211-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $314 to $626 for economy
Lodging: $103 to $121 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit The Villages for a week is $2,648-$5,112($378-$730 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $628 to $1,252 for economy
Lodging: $206 to $242 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $122 to $139 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to The Villages
How cheap can you make a vacation to The Villages? The cheapest trip to The Villages is about $90 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 $120 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 The Villages for a week is $630-$1,535($90-$219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $157 to $313 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit The Villages for a week is $948-$2,170($135-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $314 to $626 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit The Villages for a week is $1,896-$3,800($271-$543 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $628 to $1,252 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to The Villages cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury The Villages Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in The Villages.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit The Villages for a week is $1,855-$6,770($265-$967 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $418 to $814 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit The Villages for a week is $2,882-$8,788($412-$1,255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $174 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $836 to $1,628 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit The Villages for a week is $5,764-$15,674($823-$2,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $348 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,672 to $3,256 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $556 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,267 per night for a preferred vacation rental
The Villages Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in The Villages is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in The Villages 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.
The Villages 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 The Villages 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in The Villages.
Flight Costs to The Villages
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $382 average in late December to a low of $172 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $212. These prices are based on millions of flights. For The Villages our data includes 135 originating airports, and 2 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to The Villages from an airport like Cheddi Jagan International (GEO) in Georgetown (Guyana) for an average $806 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Greenville-Spartanburg International (GSP) in Greer, SC (the United States) at an average of just $142.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In The Villages, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $209, so you can easily save about 121% 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 The Villages can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $694 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.