Florida is the Sunshine State, known for its warm climate, world-class theme parks, stunning beaches, and diverse ecosystems. From the Art Deco hotels of Miami Beach to the pristine Everglades and the magic of Orlando, Florida offers something for every traveler.
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Florida.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Food And Drink
- Coffee
- $3-6 (café con leche in Miami $1.50-3 at Cuban bakeries)
- Budget Meal
- $10-15 (food truck, casual counter service)
- Mid Range Restaurant
- $20-40 per person
- Fine Dining
- $60-120+ per person without drinks
- Beer At Bar
- $6-10 (craft beer $8-12)
- Cocktail
- $12-20 (Miami beach bars $16-22)
- Grocery Store Meal
- $8-12 (Publix sandwich and drink)
Accommodation
- Hostel Dorm
- $35-55 per night
- Budget Hotel
- $70-110 per night
- Mid Range Hotel
- $130-250 per night
- Luxury Resort
- $300-1200+ per night
- Vacation Rental
- $100-400 per night (varies significantly by location)
Transport
- Rental Car
- $40-80 per day (plus $10-25/day insurance)
- Gas
- $3.20-3.80 per gallon (cheaper than national average)
- Uber Lyft In City
- $12-25 for typical city trip
- Brightline Miami Orlando
- $15-50 per direction
- Miami Metrorail
- $2.25 per ride
- Sunrail Orlando
- $2-7 per ride
- Airport Taxi
- $25-45 depending on city
Activities
- State Park Entry
- $4-8 per vehicle (annual pass $60)
- National Park
- $35 per vehicle (7-day pass); America the Beautiful Pass $80
- Disney World
- $109-189 per day per person
- Universal Orlando
- $119-179 per day
- Kennedy Space Center
- $75 adult
- Museum Average
- $15-30 adult
- Everglades Airboat Tour
- $35-60 per person
- Snorkeling Tour
- $35-55 per person
- Kayak Rental
- $30-50 per half day
- Surfing Lesson
- $60-90
- Skydiving
- $200-280
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Florida costs end-to-end.
7 Day Budget traveller
Total estimate $600-900 per person, Includes Budget accommodation, self-catering + casual meals, free beaches and state parks, one major paid attraction
7 Day Mid Range traveller
Total estimate $1,800-2,500 per person, Includes 3-star hotels, mix of restaurants and casual dining, 2-3 major attractions, rental car
7 Day Theme Park Focus traveller
Total estimate $3,000-5,000 per person, Includes Theme park area hotel, 4-5 days of theme park tickets, dining packages, rental car
7 Day Luxury traveller
Total estimate $5,000-10,000+ per person, Includes Luxury resort, fine dining nightly, premium tours, private transfers
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Visit Florida in May or September for lowest hotel prices with nearly the same weather as peak months
Buy Florida State Parks Annual Pass ($60 individual, $120 family) if visiting more than 2-3 state parks
Purchase America the Beautiful Pass ($80) for access to all national parks and federal lands
Use Publix grocery stores for self-catering — excellent quality deli, prepared foods, and fresh produce
Book theme park tickets online weeks in advance — saves $10-20 per ticket vs. gate price
Take the Brightline train Miami-Orlando instead of renting a car for the segment
Use city trolleys and beach shuttles (often free or very cheap) instead of taxis in tourist areas
Happy hour at upscale restaurants (4-7 PM) cuts drink and appetizer costs by 30-50%
Stay in Kissimmee or suburban areas near Orlando theme parks — 30-50% less than Disney area hotels
Use the Go City card for multiple attractions — saves money when visiting 3+ attractions
Book vacation rentals through VRBO for families — pool access and kitchen save on hotel pools and restaurant meals
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Sunbathing and swimming at any of Florida's 663 miles of public beaches (all beaches are public to the mean high water line)
Walking South Beach's Art Deco Historic District on Ocean Drive
Viewing Wynwood Walls street art from the exterior (free; small fee for walled garden)
Strolling Calle Ocho and Little Havana in Miami
Walking St. Augustine's historic district (attractions charge separately)
Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk along the New River
Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa — longest continuous sidewalk in the US
Sunset at Mallory Square, Key West (free nightly celebration)
Hiking trails at many state parks ($4-8 parking fee only)
St. Petersburg's downtown art galleries (free on First Friday)
University of Florida campus walk in Gainesville
Saturday Morning Market in St. Petersburg (October-May, free entry)
Jackson Memorial Hospital Butterfly Garden, Miami (free)
Brickell Avenue waterfront walk in Miami