Miami hotel costs, Miami vacation rental costs
More and more travelers are monitoring their expenses. Those who still allow themselves to enjoy holidays would like to save as much money as possible. One thing you can do to significantly reduce your vacation’s total cost is to make the right choice between a hotel and a vacation rental. Consider more than just the unit price per night. For example, you may find some Miami vacation rentals for the same price as a Miami hotel room. Consider, though, that Miami vacation rental costs offer more space than Miami hotel costs. Miami vacation rental costs also include a fully-equipped kitchen where you can prepare your own meals instead of eating out for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Miami Beach has many delicious restaurants but most do not meet budget standards. Consider whether or not your Miami hotel costs or Miami vacation rental costs includes a parking lot where you may leave your car for free. Otherwise you will have to pay a garage fee, valet fee or days worth of parking meters. Some Miami hotel costs include free internet access while others may charge an average rate of $10 for internet. See below for a detailed comparison between Miami hotel costs and Miami vacation rental costs.
Miami Vacation rental
Room Price: $117 per night
Parking: Free Parking (option)
Internet: Free
Dining: $9 per day (based on $45 of groceries for 5 days)
Historic Miami Hotel
Room Price: $200 per night
Parking: $15 a day
Internet: Some are free or an average price of $10
Dining: $37 (per person, per day)
Based on a 5-day vacation for 5 people:
Miami vacation rental:
Room Price: $585
Parking: $0
Internet: $0
Dining: $45
Total: $630
Historic Miami Hotel
Room Price: $2,000 (2 rooms for 5 people)
Parking: $75
Internet: $50
Dining: $925
Total: $3,550
