How Much Does Spring Break In Miami Cost
For those of you who love to party and want to go on wild adventures, you’ll need to know the cost of spring break in Miami.The cost of an average Spring Break in Miami can get pretty expensive if you’re not careful. There’s a lot that goes into figuring out how much your trip will cost, but we’ve compiled all the valuable information for you in this article!
Everybody loves Spring Break. Who can resist the allure of warm, tropical beaches in a place as exciting as Miami? Most people would assume that they’d have to pay an arm and a leg to get this experience; but surprisingly, this isn’t completely true. The cost of spring break in Miami depends on what type of trip you’re looking for. This article will detail some of the cheapest ways to break, along with some of the more expensive ones (hey, why not extend your vacation if you can?). You might be surprised at how little you actually need to spend!
In order to get the best rates for Miami hotels, compare rates on TripAdvisor and other websites. The lowest prices of the year are usually found during the winter, so if you’re looking for a deal, go several months in advance. If you need to plan a last-minute trip because spring break was cancelled due to snow (seriously?!), consider asking a group of your friends — or taking someone that is single — and renting a house. You can also look into specials with airfare or car rental companies; some offer discounts for last-minute bookings.
Spring break is approaching, and young adults and college students hoping for a fun time should start planning and shopping for travel deals now. “Last-minute spring break sales are an urban legend,” said Jeff Klee, CEO of airfare deals site CheapAir.com. “Prices will go up the closer we get to your holiday week. Don’t wind up spending your break in the dorms because you didn’t pull the trigger.”
Even if you’re not rolling in cash, you can still have an epic week by choosing an affordable destination.
GOBankingRates surveyed 37 of the best spring break destinations to find those that offer a great experience at a low price. We totaled up these costs of a weeklong trip: six nights in a hotel (assuming the cost is split between two adults), round-trip airfare, the cost of three meals a day, a taxi ride and 14 beers a day (yep, a spring breaker really does drink that much, found a survey by the American College of Health).
Using the total cost of each location, and also considering the safety of the city and how crowded it could be, these rankings highlight the priciest and most budget friendly spring break destinations.
How Much Does Spring Break In Miami Cost
Click through to see the spring break spots that won’t break your budget, as well as the money-sucks that are best avoided.
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Affordable: Tampa, Florida ($1,142)
- Hotel for 6 nights: $255
- Airfare and taxis: $389
- Food and drink: $498
Tampa has all the right ingredients for the perfect spring break: warm weather, beautiful beaches and a happening night life, all at an affordable price. A weeklong trip to Tampa costs just $1,142, with food and drink being the highest expenses thanks to costly meals that average $14.50 per meal, or $43.50 a day. This is somewhat offset by other lower prices, like Tampa taxis’ low mileage rates — the lowest of any surveyed in this study — and cheaper round-trip flights that average just $322.
Affordable: Portland, Oregon ($1,136)
- Hotel for 6 nights: $192
- Airfare and taxis: $469
- Food and drink: $475
Travelers who are less excited by sunny beaches than a quirky hipster scene with plenty to see and do will love Portland. The city’s unofficial motto is “Keep Portland weird,” and the unique vibe can be seen in the interesting street art, limitless food and drink options (including plenty of vegan fare), and more. Plus, with just a short drive out of Portland, spring breakers can enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast or head to Mt. Hood for some late-season skiing or hiking.
Portland is also priced right for a cheap spring break trip, with hotels available starting at around $65 a night. Taxi fare is also relatively cheap in this city, and airfare into Portland is decently priced at about $372 round trip. The one expense you might want to watch is dining out since the average cost of a meal from a Portland restaurant averages $13, higher than most of the destinations in this survey.
Affordable: Hollywood, Florida ($1,132)
- Hotel for 6 nights: $298
- Airfare and taxis: $374
- Food and drink: $460
Hollywood (not to be confused with the Hollywood that’s located in California) and nearby Hollywood Beach are prime spots for a sunny spring break. The beaches and boardwalks offer prime partying spots, but Hollywood also has plenty of great spots for dining, shopping and other activities.
This Florida city offers the best of the beach culture that has made nearby hot spots like Miami and Palm Beach world-famous, but with fewer crowds and lower prices. Transportation, in particular, is a category in which you can save big, as flights to nearby Ft. Lauderdale cost just $272 round trip. Taxi fare is also cheaper here.
Affordable: Hilton Head, South Carolina ($1,203)
- Hotel for 6 nights: $252
- Airfare and taxis: $545
- Food and drink: $406
Hilton Head is an island north of Savannah, Ga., and south of Charleston, S.C., that offers a small-town spring break option. Along with picturesque beaches, Hilton Head has plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun, including golf, tennis, bicycling, kayaking and other sports.
Spring breakers who are hoping to ditch the crowds will be happy in Hilton Head, which only received about 200,000 visitors per month on 2015. Hilton Head is also rated as the safest of the 10 best spring break ideas by crime-tracking site NeighborhoodScout.com.
The highest cost of a spring break trip to Hilton Head will be airfare. Hotels and dining are reasonably priced in Hilton Head, and taxi fare and booze are cheaper here than in most of the spring break destinations surveyed.
Affordable: Orlando, Florida ($1,023)
- Hotel for 6 nights: $170
- Airfare and taxis: $407
- Food and drink: $446
Orlando has several amusement parks, including the Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. These attractions, along with a hot nightlife and popular beaches make Orlando one of the most-visited U.S. cities, averaging 5.2 million visitors a month in 2014. This high number means spring breakers headed to Orlando should expect big crowds, especially in attractions popular for all ages, which can put a damper on vacation fun.
Still, Orlando offers low prices overall, especially on airfare ($297 for a round-trip ticket, on average) and beer ($3.15 for a domestic). While dining is also more expensive, priced around $15 a meal at an inexpensive restaurant, Orlando is still pretty high on the list of the best spring break destinations for 2016.
Affordable: Memphis, Tennessee ($1,083)
- Hotel for 6 nights: $181
- Airfare and taxis: $494
- Food and drink: $408
Best known for its barbecue, bourbon and blues, Memphis has a hot nightlife scene on historic Beale Street and beyond with live music, dive bars, clubs and more. Those looking for more adventure can also tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate or take a day trip to nearby gambling town Tunica, Miss., to indulge in some casino fun.
Food is cheap in Memphis, with a typical meal at an inexpensive restaurant priced at just $8.50, making it affordable to fill up on plenty of Memphis barbecue. Taxi fares and hotel rates are also cheaper in this city. But with higher airfare costs — $419 on average, round trip — this would be a cheap spring break trip for vacationers who live close enough to drive.
Affordable: Virginia Beach, Virginia ($1,109)
- Hotel for 6 nights: $110
- Airfare and taxis: $609
- Food and drink: $390
Virginia Beach is one of the most budget-friendly beach destinations in the U.S. for 2016, according to hotel rating site Oyster.com. Indeed, it lands at No. 4 on this list of the best spring break destinations thanks to cheap beer, cheap hotels and decently priced dining. It’s also one of the safest spring break destinations surveyed, according to NeighborhoodScout.com.
The biggest expense for spring breakers heading to Virginia Beach will be airfare, which at $457 round trip is one of the most expensive in this survey. If you’re close enough to drive instead, it’s definitely worth considering, as Virginia Beach taxis also charge higher per-mile rates.
Affordable: Las Vegas ($970)
- Hotel for 6 nights: $111
- Airfare and taxis: $384
- Food and drink: $475
The adult-playground vibe of Las Vegas makes it one of the best places to do some serious partying during spring break — and its low prices make it affordable. As a popular spring break spot, Las Vegas is one of just three cities GOBankingRates surveyed where a weeklong trip costs under $1,000. It has the third-cheapest hotel rates (starting around $37 a night), and the cheapest round-trip airfare, averaging just $255 in 2015.
“Vegas is a good example of value for the money,” Klee said. “Sin City offers discounts and deals for hotels on the strip, as long as you avoid pricier weekend stays.” For example, he said, a Sunday-to-Thursday booking in mid-March is often as much as 50 percent to 80 percent cheaper than a Thursday-to-Sunday booking that same week.
The main drawback to Vegas is its high number of visitors; in March, Sin City usually gets around 3.6 million visitors, many of whom will be there during popular spring break weeks. Las Vegas spring breakers can save a bit by walking, however, as the price per mile for taxis is more expensive here than in most of the spring break destinations surveyed.
Affordable: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ($980)
- Hotel for 6 nights: $105
- Airfare and taxis: $492
- Food and drink: $383
South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach is a popular beach town that offers a classic spring break experience. It’s also a surprisingly affordable beach destination.
When it comes to costs, Myrtle Beach offers the cheapest hotels of any popular spring break location. It also has some of the lowest prices for beer and taxi services. The cost of airfare will be a bit pricier, however, costing $404 round trip on average.