Travel Budget for Atlantic City

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How much money will you need for your trip to Atlantic City? You should plan to spend around $123 per day on your vacation in Atlantic City, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $40 on meals for one day and $32 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Atlantic City for a couple is $116. So, a trip to Atlantic City for two people for one week costs on average $1,722. All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $123
  • One Week Per person
    $861
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $1,722
  • One Month Per person
    $3,690
  • One Week For a couple
    $1,722
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $3,444
  • One Month For a couple
    $7,380
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A vacation to Atlantic City for one week usually costs around $861 for one person. So, a trip to Atlantic City for two people costs around $1,722 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $3,444 in Atlantic City. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Atlantic City can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.



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How much does a trip to Atlantic City cost? Is Atlantic City expensive? The average Atlantic City trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Atlantic City prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.

Accommodation Budget in Atlantic City
Average Daily Costs

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The average price for one person for accommodation in Atlantic City is $58. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price for a hotel room in Atlantic City is $116.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $58
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $116

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Vacation Rental Prices in Atlantic City

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Food Budget in Atlantic City
Average Daily Costs

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  • While meal prices in Atlantic City can vary, the average cost of food in Atlantic City is $40 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Atlantic City should cost around $16 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Atlantic City is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $40


Transportation Budget in Atlantic City
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Atlantic City is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $32 per person, per day, on local transportation in Atlantic City.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $32

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Flights to Atlantic City
How much does it cost to go to Atlantic City? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in Atlantic City
The price of renting a car in Atlantic City will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.



Entertainment Budget in Atlantic City
Average Daily Costs

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  • Entertainment and activities in Atlantic City typically cost an average of $35 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $35


Alcohol Budget in Atlantic City
Average Daily Costs

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  • The average person spends about $31 on alcoholic beverages in Atlantic City per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $31

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Last Updated: May 28, 2021
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Atlantic City On a Budget
Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City, on the southeastern coast of New Jersey, is a popular destination for gambling, partying, and generally having fun. The beach is lined with casinos, many with famous names, and there's a boardwalk that offers a diverse experience. Most people don't head to Atlantic City for the beaches - it's the casinos and partying that draws a crowd. This is a popular spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, or anybody looking for an affordable place to gamble.

There is no shortage of hotels to stay at in Atlantic City. Most are chains with affordable prices. It's easy to experience Atlantic City on a budget, just don't gamble away your savings!
Sights
Atlantic City is really about the casinos, but if you venture outside a bit, there are some interesting attractions. Head to the Atlantic City Aquarium to see a bit of wildlife. There's also the Atlantic City Historical Museum and Absecon Lighthouse. Slightly more unique attractions include Lucy the Elephant, a 65 ton building designed to look like and elephant, and Monopoly Monument. Also make sure you check out one of Atlantic City's famous live shows at Boardwalk Hall.
Neighborhoods
Tourists typically spend their time either the Boardwalk or the Marina areas. The Boardwalk runs along Pacific Avenue right by the beach. This area is where you'll find the famous casino hotels including popular names like Tropicana, Caesars, and Trump Taj Mahal. There are plenty of restaurants in the area.

The Marina is where cruise ships dock. This is also where fishing charter boats depart from. The area has a handful of casinos, including Golden Nugget, Harrah's and the Borgata. It's connected to the boardwalk by the Jitney buses.

Budget travelers sometimes stay along Route 30 where there are cheaper chain hotels and budget chain restaurants.

Activities
Casinos, partying, and shows are the activities of choice in Atlantic City. For guests who want to get out on the water, there's fishing and other activities to choose from as well along the beach.
Food and Dining
There's no shortage of cheap restaurants to choose from in Atlantic City, but for visitors who want a little more, there are also some good upscale restaurants to choose from. There's a wide variety of cuisine types to choose from including seafood, pizza, subs, and more.

Transportation
The Boardwalk is 4 miles long and many visitors choose to walk from casino to casino. Street parking is a bit hard to come by, but the casinos offer garage parking for an affordable price. If you want a more unique experience, there are old-fashioned rolling chairs that you can hire to travel up and down the route. You'll pay at least $5 plus tip for the ride. Alternatively, you can pick up a taxi easily and you'll pay about $13 plus tip for the ride.

The Atlantic City Jitney runs minibuses between the Marina and the Boardwalk. The fare is $2.25 and they run 24 hours a day.
1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase.


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