What is the most you would spend on a 5 day trip? (cost, rent)

[Drago45]

I am not a big fan of flying and usually go on road trips when I travel. That said, I was thinking of flying to someplace warm next month (FL or AZ). Between airfare, hotels, rental, and other misc expense, I'm looking at $1500-1600 or so. Is that expensive or does that sound about right?

[blueherons]

March in Florida for a decent hotel South of Orlando on either coast will run you about $250 per night. Another $300 for airfare from just about anywhere plus spending money puts you in that budget.

Go somewhere that you will not need to rent a car to get rid of that expense. Smaller walkable Florida places, Hollywood Beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Hollywood Beach, Delray Beach, St. Pete Beach, Clearwater, etc.

I have no idea about Arizona.

[Drago45]

Originally Posted by blueherons

March in Florida for a decent hotel South of Orlando on either coast will run you about $250 per night. Another $300 for airfare from just about anywhere plus spending money puts you in that budget.

I've never paid anywhere near that much for a hotel, usually no more than half that much. Maybe I'm cheap or just stay in lower cost places heh.

Originally Posted by blueherons

Go somewhere that you will not need to rent a car to get rid of that expense. Smaller walkable Florida places, Hollywood Beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Hollywood Beach, Delray Beach, St. Pete Beach, Clearwater, etc.

I have no idea about Arizona.

Not a bad idea as the car can be a big expense depending on location and time of year.