What is the best way to snowbird in Florida?

Get an RV you're comfortable living in for the winter. Longer stay rentals in Florida are expensive. So, you could offset the cost of an RV in just a couple years. Granted, it won't be a luxurious life in a condo by the beach. But, if your goal is simply to escape the snow, it's a much more affordable way of doing so.



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Florida is a favorite among retirees hoping to endeavor in the snowbird lifestyle. On average, the lifetime cost of a timeshare purchased at retirement can range anywhere from $60,000-$70,000. This average includes a start-up fee of nearly $25,000 and includes a $1,000 annual fee for an average term of 30 years.

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Popular Florida spots for snowbird rentals include Fort Myers, Bradenton, Naples, Sarasota, Destin, Clearwater, Cape Coral, and Panama City Beach. The Sunshine State is also home to other great snowbird destinations, like Key West, Amelia Island, and the Florida Keys.

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Downsize a Current Home Moving to a one- or two-bedroom home can save money. Snowbirds looking to stay on a budget may choose to spend more money on a new home in a desired area and downsize a current home. Downsizing means moving to a smaller home, which generally costs less, both in price and maintenance.

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The Gulf coast also gets colder during the winter, whereas the Atlantic coast of Florida stays warm all year. If you're looking to go swimming throughout the colder months, the east coast would be more suitable, he said.

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Sarasota, FL Frequently recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S. and one of the best places to retire, the Florida Gulf Coast city of Sarasota offers warm weather throughout the year with summer temperatures in the 80s and 90s and winter temperatures as high as 70 degrees.

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One of the best times to fly cheaply would be late May or early June - just before school holidays start. However, be sure to avoid travel in and around Memorial Day as you may find prices are slightly higher at this time.

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Rental properties in Florida start as low as $300 to $500 per week for two bedroom homes and up to $1,700 a month for some of the larger properties. Many of the rental properties overlook beach-side or oceanfronts and are located in quiet areas. The quiet and privacy is a big plus, often most desirable to vacationers.

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Florida tends to have the most snowbirds, with upwards of 810,000 retirees flocking to the Sunshine State each winter to soak up the warm weather and enjoy beautiful white sand beaches. According to other studies like our own, Texas and Arizona could also be considered states with the most snowbirds.

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Spend at least 183 days in Florida. Residency requirement does not have to be consecutive, and good record-keeping is recommended. Get a Florida drivers license. Register your car or truck in Florida.

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Florida tends to have the most snowbirds, with upwards of 810,000 retirees flocking to the Sunshine State each winter to soak up the warm weather and enjoy beautiful white sand beaches. According to other studies like our own, Texas and Arizona could also be considered states with the most snowbirds.

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Florida's Gulf Coast, which is famous for its powder-like, white-sand beaches and emerald-hued waters, offers beachgoers a slightly warmer water temp (up to 5° more in the summer months) and calmer waters which is great for watersport activities such as stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking.

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