How much is a hotel in St. Augustine per night?

In 2026 a decent downtown or beach hotel room runs about $160 to $280 a night in normal season, with historic inns and bed and breakfasts from roughly $200 to $400. Chain hotels near I-95 and World Golf Village are often $110 to $180. Nights of Lights weekends, spring break and summer Saturdays push most of these up 30 to 60 percent.

What taxes and fees get added to a St. Johns County hotel or rental?

Expect the Florida state sales tax plus the St. Johns County tourist development tax on the room or rental rate, which together add roughly 11 to 12 percent. Hotels may add parking and resort fees on top; rentals add cleaning fees and platform service fees. Ask for a total before you book if the listing does not show one.

Is it better to stay downtown or at the beach?

Stay downtown if the historic district, restaurants and Nights of Lights are the point of the trip and you want to walk. Stay at St. Augustine Beach, Vilano or Crescent Beach if the ocean is the point and you do not mind a 10 to 15 minute drive and parking downtown. Families with kids usually do better at the beach with a pool.

Do St. Augustine vacation rentals have minimum stays?

Often, yes. Beach condos and houses commonly require three to seven nights in summer and over holidays, with weekly stays the norm in some Crescent Beach and Ponte Vedra buildings. Off season you can find two night minimums. Some HOAs set their own minimums, commonly 30 days or more, which is why a listing may vanish.

Where can I park if I stay downtown?

Many downtown inns have no lot and point guests to the Historic Downtown Parking Facility on Castillo Drive, which charges a daily rate and fills early on busy days. Some properties include a reserved space or valet for an added fee. Ask before you book, because moving your car during Nights of Lights is a real headache.

Are hotels in Ponte Vedra Beach much more expensive?

The oceanfront resorts in Ponte Vedra generally start around $350 to $500 a night and climb from there, with higher rates during THE PLAYERS Championship in March. Rentals in Ponte Vedra and Nocatee range widely, and chain hotels along CR 210 and in Nocatee Town Center offer rooms closer to $130 to $200 with a short drive to the beach.

Hotels & Vacation Rentals in Fernandina Beach & Amelia Island, FL

Hotels & Vacation Rentals in Fernandina Beach & Amelia Island

Hotels and vacation rentals in Fernandina Beach & Amelia Island serve a specific kind of trip, so start by deciding whether you want to walk to the historic district, sit on the beach, or have room for a family group. In Fernandina Beach & Amelia Island that choice narrows the list fast. Ask about parking, minimum night stays, and whether the posted rate includes resort, cleaning and tourist taxes, which can add 20 to 30 percent to the number you first saw. Hurricane season refund terms matter from June through November.

How to choose a hotel & vacation rental in Fernandina Beach & Amelia Island

Pick the location before the property

Downtown means walking and higher rates. The beaches mean a car for everything but the sand. World Golf Village and CR 210 mean cheaper rooms and 20 to 30 minutes of driving. Decide what your trip is about and the right properties sort themselves out.

Add up the real nightly cost

Compare the all-in number: room rate plus county tourist tax, state sales tax, resort or amenity fees, cleaning fees on rentals, and parking. A $180 downtown room with $25 garage parking and fees can cost more than a $230 inn that includes a spot.

Check that a vacation rental is licensed

Florida requires most short term rentals to hold a DBPR transient lodging license, and St. Johns County collects tourist development tax from them. Legitimate hosts will give you the license number. A rental that cannot may be operating against HOA or county rules and could cancel on you.

Read the storm and cancellation policy

Hurricane season runs June through November and A1A evacuation orders do happen. Hotels usually waive fees under a mandatory evacuation; rentals vary widely. If you book through a platform, know whose policy actually applies.

Look at the room count and age of the property

Many downtown inns are converted historic houses with stairs, no elevator and small bathrooms. That is charming for a couple and difficult with a stroller or a wheelchair. Beachside condos built before 2000 may lack working elevators or updated kitchens, so ask for recent photos.

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