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Virginia Beach Trip Cost Calculator

Virginia Beach costs $90-150/day for budget travelers. Free beaches, boardwalk, and family resort vibes.

Budget
$90-150/day
Mid-Range
$175-330/day
Luxury
$480-750/day
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Casual Seafood
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Transportation
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VB Wave Trolley
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Car Rental
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Activities & Attractions
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Beach
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Boardwalk
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Virginia Aquarium
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First Landing State Park
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Craft Beer
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Virginia Beach Budget Guide

Your Virginia Beach Budget at a Glance

Virginia Beach is beach moderate. Budget travelers should expect $90-150 per day, mid-range travelers $175-330 per day, and luxury seekers $480+ per day.

Where Your Money Goes

Summer is expensive. Oceanfront hotels pricey. The good news: beach is free, trolley is free, and boardwalk is free.

Budget Traveler Tips

Maximize your dollar by:

  • Enjoying free beaches
  • Riding free Wave Trolley
  • Walking free boardwalk
  • Coming off-season
  • Visiting First Landing

Money-Saving Tips

Free Beach

No beach badge needed.

Save $10-20

Free Wave Trolley

Shuttle along resort strip.

Save $10-15

Free Boardwalk

3 miles of walking.

Save Free

Visit Off-Season

Summer is very expensive.

Save $100+

Best Time to Visit

Prices can vary by 100% depending on the season

Peak Season (More Expensive)

  • Summer (June-August)
  • Memorial Day Weekend

Low Season (Best Deals)

  • November - March

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a week in Virginia Beach cost?
A week in Virginia Beach costs $630-1,050 for budget travelers, $1,225-2,310 for mid-range, and $3,360+ for luxury travelers.
Is Virginia Beach expensive?
Virginia Beach is moderate. Family resort with seasonal pricing.
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