Key West
The southernmost point in the continental US is a sun-bleached, margarita-soaked island town where Hemingway once drank, and spectacular sunsets on Mallory Square are a nightly celebration.
Planning Your Trip
The best time to visit Key West is November to April, when you'll find pleasant weather and manageable crowds. Budget travelers can expect to spend around $105/day, mid-range travelers about $235/day, and luxury travelers upwards of $550/day — covering accommodation, food, transport, and activities.
A 3-day visit is ideal for Key West, giving you enough time to cover the major highlights while leaving room for spontaneous discoveries. Use our AI trip planner to build a custom itinerary tailored to your style and budget.
Daily Budget Breakdown
Local Tips & Insider Advice
- Rent a bicycle or scooter — Key West is tiny and walkable, driving a car is more hassle than it's worth
- Sunset at Mallory Square draws performers, artists, and crowds — arrive 45 minutes early for a good spot
- Eat a real Key lime pie (yellow filling, not green) at Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe
- Snorkel or dive at Dry Tortugas National Park via ferry — a bucket-list day trip from the island
Composite = Cost (35%) + Trend (35%) + Weather (30%). Cost = percentile rank across the 95 destinations we track. Weather = typical year-round comfort from real climate normals (temperature + rainfall, 2014–2023). Trend = direction and magnitude of pricing vs ~4 weeks ago. Date-specific crowd + weather signals layer on when your trip has dates; per-venue “busyness” is intentionally omitted — no honest data source for it.
Strong drop on Key West hotels + flights. Good window to book.
Flight avg to Key West: $203 per person · pricing snapshot 2d ago
Visitor numbers in Key West tend to track the weather — the warmest, driest months draw the biggest crowds.
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