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Cape Cod Family Vacation on a Budget

Yes, You Can Have a Fantastic Cape Cod Family Vacation
on a Budget of $1500 or Less!



One of the great things about coming to Cape Cod is that you really can have a phenomenal time here, without spending a bundle of money.



To give you a sense of what's possible with a little creative planning, I've put together a basic family vacation budget estimate.

It's for a 7-day vacation for a family of four (two adults and two children, ages 9 and 11), driving to the Cape and renting a two-bedroom cottage in easy walking distance to the beach.

Yes, there's a little "self catering" involved. But when you're trying to keep to a reasonable vacation budget, some breakfast cereal and bagels, build-them-yourself sandwiches for lunch, and dinners on the grill can save an amazing amount on your vacation budget's bottom line!


Family Vacation Budget Summary



GENERAL COSTS

Rental Home $750
Gas (600 mi/20 mpg/$2.50 per gal) $75
Grocery Store and Farm Stand (meals at home) $85


DAY 1 - ARRIVAL: Settling In

Restaurants (breakfast/dinner) $45
Entertainment Free


DAY 2 - BEACH: Relaxing and Meeting New Friends

Restaurants ("Ding-Dong Cart") $10


DAY 3 - SIGHTSEEING: Harbor Cruise to Hyannisport, Exploring Hyannis

Restaurants (lunch/dinner) $70
Entertainment $65


DAY 4 - SUN AND FUN: Cape Cod Bay Beach Excursion, CCBL Baseball Game

Restaurants (food at ballgame) $20
Entertainment (donation to CCBL) $5


DAY 5 - SIGHTSEEING: Cape Cod National Seashore, Lighthouses, Ocean Beaches and More

Restaurants (dinner) $40
Entertainment $31


DAY 6 - MOTHER NATURE AND MINI-GOLF: Osprey Chicks and Hermit Crabs, More Beaches, Pirates Cove Adventure Golf

Restaurants $0
Entertainment $53


DAY 7 - SPECIAL TREATS: Whale Watch Cruise and a Lobster Dinner Feast

Restaurants (lunch/dinner) $80
Entertainment $157


TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $1486




To see how this budget works "for real", have a look at this 7 Day Family Vacation Diary.

You might be astonished to see how much you can see and do during a week-long Cape Cod family vacation - on a budget of $1500 or less - without scrimping one little bit on comfort and convenience!



Related Pages:

Cape Cod Family Vacation Diary - Days 1 & 2

Cape Cod Family Vacation Diary - Days 3 & 4

Cape Cod Family Vacation Diary - Day 5

Cape Cod Family Vacation Diary - Days 6 & 7


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IMPORTANT NOTE:

The figures shown on this page are general estimates only, based on information available at the time I created this page.

Your vacation costs will be different than those shown above, and will depend on many factors beyond our control, such as: your specific dates of travel, your choice of transportation, lodging, restaurants, activities, and other personal choices you make before and during your vacation.

Before making any travel plans, be sure to confirm all costs, schedules, itineraries and other pertinent information on your own.


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