The most expensive summer destinations in Florida

July 14, 2022

Pensacola Beach, a barrier island anchored at the western tip of Florida, is the priciest summer destination in the Sunshine State for hotel stays this year, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org.

The survey by Cheaphotels.org compared accommodation rates across 40 popular Florida destinations. For each destination, the price for the cheapest available double room during July and August was recorded. Only hotels situated near to a beach or in the city/town centre, and with 3 stars or more, were considered for the survey results.

With an average rate of $295 per night for the cheapest double room, Pensacola Beach came out on top of the board. Second and third were Fort Walton Beach and Anna Maria Island, with rates of $258 and $245, respectively, for the most affordable available room.

The survey also showed that the majority of destinations in southern Florida are substantially cheaper in summer than in winter, in some cases dropping by more than 50%. Still on the pricier end, however, are the Florida Keys, where you’ll need to cough up around $200 for the cheapest room.

The least expensive destination in Florida this summer is Miami Beach, where a rooms are available from around $100 per night. That’s 60% lower than prices during February. Other affordable summer destinations with comparable rates include Port St Lucie, Hollywood and the state capital of Tallahassee.

The table below compares 40 destinations for accommodation in Florida this summer. Rates shown reflect the average price for each destination’s cheapest available double room for the period spanning July 1 to August 31, 2022.