When planning a trip to Orlando a very important point that must be analyzed is: how much do I intend to spend? Especially if you are traveling with young children, the cost must be planned in advance so that you have a pleasant and unsurprising trip on your credit card bill when you return to your home.

To assist you in this planning, we scored two types of trips to Orlando, one spending little and one spending a lot. So you can filter from the two options the points you like best to customize your family trip.

Variables

First we will focus our tips for those who are coming to Orlando in order to know the parks and shop.

Some variables greatly change the cost of a trip to the United States, such as the dollar rate at the time of purchase and the time of year when you are traveling, if you are coming from other country. High season and Christmas and New Year seasons will make your trip more expensive, especially in terms of airfare and accommodation.

The first fixed cost for someone who will travel to American soil is a passport and a visa, if you do not have either, you can prepare to pay some amount per person.

Airfare

The purchase of the air ticket must be done with enough planning and calm. The ideal for a trip to Orlando is to plan everything about 3 months in advance.

The cost of the ticket varies depending where you will be boarding and the type of comfort you are willing to invest. The difference between an economy class ticket to business can reach 10x plus the value of the cheapest option.

As it is an international flight, and consequently longer, even the economy class tends to be more comfortable than a domestic flights.

It is also important to check the baggage issue, if your ticket is included or you will need to pay an extra fee. By planning in advance you can track the value of the tickets on websites and applications they monitor for you.

If you don’t care about value, comfort and just want the ticket issue to be resolved as soon as possible, you can go to a travel agency or travel agent and ask them to do all of this work for you.

Park tickets

Here we come to an issue that is also variable, as there are seasons when extra events take place, such as the Halloween and Christmas parties, for example. In these situations it is necessary to buy a park ticket and an extra ticket to stay for the party, which usually occurs after the park closes.

We also talked here on the blog about Disney’s FastPass + and how the queue-breaker works in other Orlando parks . If you prefer to purchase tickets that qualify for queue breakers, there is an extra cost.

It is worth thinking about the parks you want to visit, research what will be happening in them during your visit and research the best option for admission.

Accommodation

When choosing the ideal accommodation for your trip, it is important to analyze whether you will be traveling with young children, as they need a little more comfort and structure. Orlando covers many accommodation options for different budgets and tastes.

The most classic and fun is to stay in themed hotels, there are both Disney and other options, for example, the Legoland hotel. In this type of stay you will be immersed in the universe of the hotel’s theme, get ready to see Mickey even in the room outlet, in the breakfast waffle and in all possible details.

If you are traveling with children, it is worth staying in the room of the favorite character, it will be an unforgettable experience for the little ones.

Themed hotels have a much higher value than if you would stay in a normal hotel, so weight the cost that fits your budget.

For families that want to live an American dream for a few days, it is worth renting a house for a season, they are usually spacious and super equipped, and believe me, the cost can reach around 15 dollars per day per person if you are traveling family with about 8 people. In general renting houses is a very economical way to stay super well in Orlando.

For those who want to save as much as possible on the trip, sites for renting rooms inside homes are usually a very cheap option, but they are suitable for travel by two people and without children.

Now if the intention is to stay in the most glamorous way possible, the best option is to choose a resort in Orlando. They have all the infrastructure for the guest not to want to leave the resort.

Park costs

Here we come back to the question of whether you are traveling with children or not. If you are, you will need to rent a stroller to transport your little one, the strollers that you rent in the parks are more expensive and also more uncomfortable, the best way to save money and provide more comfort is by renting the stroller from a third-party company that you rent by season. StrollerCare is here for you! Even if you are going on a luxury trip, renting a season will be more comfortable for your child than renting the park strollers.

As for food, having all the meals of the day inside the park will be very tasty and fun, you will find many themed foods, but if your intention is not a luxury trip, some tips may be worthwhile for you, such as taking a thermal bag with some foods, like fruits and processed foods, as well as frozen water to drink over the course of the day.

If you are with children, there are many options for spending money if that is not a concern for you. There are several areas where the child can dress up as their favorite character, have tea with the princesses, in addition to buying lots of beautiful souvenirs and coming back full of purchases.

Other expenses

A fixed cost that you will have on your trip is transportation and it is also a little variable. Some types of hotels offer free transfers to the parks and outlets, so this is an important benefit to weigh when choosing your accommodation. If you do not have the option of a free transfer, what is most important is to rent a car per season, so you can move around freely during your vacation, but do not forget to put in the budget the parking of each park, for example, about $25 a day.

Another option is to ride an Uber or taxi. This option may not be the most economical if you have several tours in mind and will use the service a lot.

After reading our tips, talk with your family about what you are willing to invest in the trip to Orlando. It is possible to do it in a more economical or luxurious way, it just depends on your taste and pocket.