Is Marco Island an Affordable Beach to Visit?

Marco Island can be an affordable beach destination if you plan it smartly. You can enjoy the sun, sand and local flavor without a luxury budget.

Stay on a budget

Skip the high-end resorts and consider camping or budget rental options. Tent- or RV-friendly sites near Marco Island often run in the region of $80/night or even less for a tent site accommodating two adults and two children. Use our lodging guide to compare options for affordable stay Marco Island.

Eat smart and fish your own meal

Fishing from South Beach Rocks

One of the best ways to lower dining costs is to fish for your own meal. In Florida you must have a valid saltwater fishing license. If you catch legally you may prepare your own seafood and save significantly over dining out. Combine that with casual restaurants or local food markets via our dining guide and you’ve got smart dining on Marco Island.

Free and low-cost activities

Paddle Marco

Marco Island offers many free or very low-cost things to do. Explore public beaches, nature trails, parks and shell-hunting spots at no cost. The Marco Island beaches guide will show you where. Also check our things to do page for more budget beach activities Marco Island has to offer including it’s many parks.

When you combine camping or budget lodging, fishing for your own food, free outdoor activities and smart dining, Marco Island becomes a viable affordable beach getaway. With planning you don’t need to spend like a luxury vacationer to enjoy the island’s natural beauty.