Travel Budget for Everglades National Park
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How much does it cost to travel to Everglades National Park?
How much money will you need for your trip to Everglades National Park? You should plan to spend around $117 per day on your vacation in Everglades National Park, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $25 on meals for one day and $45 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Everglades National Park for a couple is $128. So, a trip to Everglades National Park for two people for one week costs on average $1,637. All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
A vacation to Everglades National Park for one week usually costs around $818 for one person. So, a trip to Everglades National Park for two people costs around $1,637 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $3,274 in Everglades National Park. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Everglades National Park can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
How expensive is Everglades National Park? How much money do I need for Everglades National Park?
How much does a trip to Everglades National Park cost? Is Everglades National Park expensive? The average Everglades National Park trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Everglades National Park prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
Accommodation Budget in Everglades National Park
The average price for one person for accommodation in Everglades National Park is $64. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price for a hotel room in Everglades National Park is $128.
AirBnB Prices in Everglades National Park
How much do AirBnB's cost in Everglades National Park? Prices vary by location, size of the place, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Food Budget in Everglades National Park
While meal prices in Everglades National Park can vary, the average cost of food in Everglades National Park is $25 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Everglades National Park should cost around $10 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Everglades National Park is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
Transportation Budget in Everglades National Park
The cost of a taxi ride in Everglades National Park is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $45 per person, per day, on local transportation in Everglades National Park.
Flights to Everglades National Park
How much does it cost to go to Everglades National Park? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend SkyScanner because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
Rental Cars in Everglades National Park
The price of renting a car in Everglades National Park will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend SkyScanner because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Entertainment Budget in Everglades National Park
Entertainment and activities in Everglades National Park typically cost an average of $23 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Alcohol Budget in Everglades National Park
The average person spends about $6.29 on alcoholic beverages in Everglades National Park per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Everglades National Park, Florida
Mangroves cluster about you as you gaze in awe at the splashes of oranges and reds that paint the evening sky. As cicadas hum to ancient tunes and birds swoop through the cloudless sky, a sense of serenity is instilled in you as you remain in the midst of United States' largest tropical wilderness, the Everglades National Park. Receiving over one million visitors each year, this park protects over twenty-percent of the original everglades. Unlike most national parks whose purpose relied solely in preserving geographic features, Everglades National Park was created to preserve the fragile, ever endangered ecosystem of the everglades. Declared an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance, Everglades National Park holds an array of activities for all to pursue no matter what their interests may be. Whether you are an avid bicyclist or a meager hiker, the Everglades National Park will keep you entertained from the early blush of morning into the depths of the night.
Amidst towering elms and impenetrable shrubs, you'll be surprised at the amount of entertainment that awaits you outside of the forest. Climb aboard the Shark Valley Tram and get the most out of your visit by admiring and learning about the diverse ecosystem the Everglades National Park retains. As you roll through the mangroves and past the swamps, a Park-trained naturalist will educate you on the ecology and history of the Everglades. Given a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, an initial sightseeing tour of the Floridian wilderness is transformed into an adventure that will leave you amazed and mystified. What's more, during the halfway point of your trip, the tram will make a pitstop at the Shark Valley Observation Tower where you can walk to the highest accessible point in the Everglades National Park. Besides trams, Shark Valley also offers cars, bikers, and motorcyclists the opportunity to engage in their own self-guided tours.
If you find yourself thirsty for physical activity, look no further than Anhinga Trail. Located 4 miles from the park entrance, the trail begins at the Royal Palm Visitor Center. With a trail length that extends about 0.8 miles, the walk is simply beautiful as most tourists claim. Among the sawgrass marshes, you will see alligators, turtles, anhingas, herons, egrets, and so much more, especially during the winter months. Because of its overflowing abundance of wildlife, Anhinga Trail has been deemed the most popular trail in the entire park. Unfortunately, bicycles are prohibited on this trail, so be sure to bring a good pair of running shoes and a bottle of water as you embark upon this spectacular glimpse of Florida's natural beauty.
If traveling into the park on your own, it may be best to take a picnic lunch or other meals. Food is available at several of the visitor centers or in the towns near the entrances. The drives between the visitor centers can be lengthy, so plan accordingly for the best experience.
Located no more than three miles from Everglades City, Havana Cafe Restaurant stands proudly, serving its patrons a taste of authentic Cuban cuisine. Owners Carlos and Dulce Valdes have worked to create a quality Cuban eatery, serving only the freshest ingredients that reflect their homeland Cuba in taste, tradition, and quality. Nestled in Chokoloskee, a small and peaceful community, you will be amazed at the diversity of foods Havana acquires, serving breakfasts, lunches, dinners, take-outs, and catering to any and all that requests its service. Some of its most sought-after foods include the Midnight sandwich, fresh fish plate and basket, grilled chicken, Key lime pie, and flan. Havana prides itself on its affordability and family-friendly atmosphere.
Getting around the Everglades can be quite tricky due to the highly variable accessibility throughout the park. A great deal of the areas can be navigated either by car or bike. Nevertheless, be sure you do your research prior to your visit in order to understand what vehicles are prohibited in which areas. If you are looking to rent a car for your Everglades expedition, car rental services are located just outside of the park in cities like Homestead, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. No matter your method of travel, get the most out of your time in the beautiful Everglades!
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