Great Deals on a Key West Vacation: Summer Travel Guide to Key West, FL on a Budget

Where to Find Cheap Hotels, Food and Activities in Key West Florida

Colleen Starr
If you are traveling to Key West, Florida this summer you can find great deals and stay on your budget.

Cheap hotels and motels in Key West

Days Inn Key West hotel is a great deal. The cost averages only $79.00 a night and everywhere in Key West has great seanery. The island is small and you will be close to everything staying here. The Days Inn Key West is located at 3852 N. Roosevelt Blvd US-1 & Roosevelt Key West, FL 33040 Phone: 305-294-3742 You can visit the website here and find a great deal on a inexpensive hotel

Budget Key West motelis a good deal averaging about $97 per night this summer. Budget Key West Motel is located at 1031 Eaton Steet, Key West, Florida 33040 Phone (305) 294-3333 You can visit the Historic Key West Inns to make reservations for this motel as well as several others here

Free or cheap activities in Key West for your summer vacation

Watch the sunset at Historic Mallory Square. This is a free activity that is good for the whole family. Here you will find side show performers, arts and craft dealers and plenty of good cheap food. The celebration starts before sunset, arrive early to get a good view of the sunset and watch some performers. The sword swallower and the guy who makes his cats jump through hoops are my favorites. You will understand the meaning of Margaritaville when you end your day here.

Mel Fisher's maritime museum and shop is a interesting place to visit. Be sure to take pictures with the pirates outside before you leave. Mel Fisher's maritime museum and shop is located at 200 Greene Street Key West, Florida 33040 Phone (305) 294-2633

Rent a bike or scooter and cruise the island. This is the cool way to get around in Key West and rates for a scooter are about $35 for the day, bikes are about $12. You can rent them from various locations. One good place is The Moped Hospital located at 601 Truman Ave. Key West, FL 33040 Phone: 866-296-1625. You can visit the website here

Cheap places to eat in Key west

There are so many great places to eat in Key west that will not break your budget. Most places are casual dining restaurants.

Sloppy Joe's bar and restaurant is a must visit during your Key West vacation. The food is good and the atmosphere is lively. Live music is generally available. Sloppy Joe's is located at 201 Duval St Key West. You can visit the website here

Latitudes Beach Cafe is one of Key West's best kept secrets. This restaurant in located a 5 minute ferry ride from Mallory Square on private Sunset key. Reservations must be made ahead of time to board the ferry to Sunset Key. The grouper sandwich is $12 and is the best anywhere in the world. The Key Lime coladas are also excellent. You can visit the Sunset Key website here Phone:(305) 292-5300

Sources
Days Inn Key West Days Inn
Historic Key West Inns -Budget Key West motel
http://www.sunsetcelebration.org/ Mallory Square sunset celebrations
http://www.melfisher.org/
http://www.mopedhospital.com/rentals.html Scooter and bike rentals in Key West
Sloppy Joe's
Sunset Key Latitudes Beach Cafe on Sunset key

Published by Colleen Starr

Colleen Starr is a native Floridan who is slightly obsessed with celebrities and pop culture. She always knows the latest news and gossip and will keep you informed.  View profile

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  • Terri Lorah9/6/2010

    Thanks for all the info on Key West. We were there last Feb and stayed at a nice place also on Rosevelt Blvd. It was a little more expensive though, it cost 120 a night.

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