Key West, United States
Sunset piers, pastel streets, and island pace.
Daily budget baseline: $175 USD. Relaxed Florida Keys getaways
How much does a trip to Key West cost?
A practical midrange budget for Key West is about $175 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $1,918 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in May, June, September, and October.
- Daily budget baseline: $175 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$1,918 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: May, June, September, and October
- Busiest months: January, February, March, and July
Sample food prices
- Key lime pie — avg $7.00 USD
- Conch fritters — avg $12.00 USD
- Cuban sandwich — avg $12.00 USD
- Fresh catch sandwich — avg $16.00 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Key West?
Aim for April and November if you want the best overall window. May, June, September, and October usually bring lower trip costs, while January, February, March, and July draw the biggest crowds.
What are the top things to do in Key West?
- Duval Street — Main strip of shops, bars, and galleries.
- Mallory Square sunset — Evening pier gathering for sunset and street acts.
- Southernmost Point buoy — Photo landmark at the island’s tip.
- Fort Zachary Taylor — Historic fort with a popular beach.
- Ernest Hemingway Home — Writer’s house museum known for its polydactyl cats.
What's the food and dining like in Key West?
Must-try food in Key West usually includes Key lime pie, Conch fritters, Cuban sandwich. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Key lime pie — Tart lime custard pie with graham crust. (avg $7.00)
- Conch fritters — Fried conch bites with dipping sauce. (avg $12.00)
- Cuban sandwich — Pressed pork, ham, and cheese sandwich. (avg $12.00)
- Fresh catch sandwich — Grilled local fish on a soft roll. (avg $16.00)