Budget Travel Guide to Orlando

Affordable Accommodations

Vacation homes in Kissimmee and Davenport offer the best value for groups, with 4-bedroom homes sleeping 8 to 10 people for $150 to $250 per night. Budget hotels along US-192 and International Drive start at $60 to $90 per night. Hostels near International Drive offer dorm beds from $25 per night. Booking Sunday through Thursday rates saves 20 to 40 percent over weekend rates.

Discount Theme Park Tickets

Never buy theme park tickets at the gate. Third-party authorized sellers like Undercover Tourist offer savings of $10 to $30 per ticket. Multi-day tickets reduce the per-day cost significantly. Florida residents qualify for special discounts at all major parks. Annual passes pay for themselves in 2 to 3 visits.

Cheap Eats

Avoid eating inside theme parks where meals cost $15 to $25 per person. Instead, eat a big breakfast at your hotel and pack snacks. Off-property restaurants on US-192 and I-Drive offer meals for $8 to $15. Grocery delivery to your vacation home allows for home-cooked meals. Ethnic restaurants in Mills 50 and Pine Hills offer excellent food at low prices.

Group Savings

Traveling as a group multiplies savings opportunities. BusBrother group charter service splits the cost among all riders, making per-person transportation cheaper than individual rideshares. Group ticket rates at most attractions save 10 to 20 percent. Vacation homes sleeping 10 to 15 people can cost as little as $20 per person per night.

Related Guides

Nearby Attractions