Naples Budget Tips: Save Money on Your Trip
Public fees for Naples beaches, parks, the zoo, and the garden, plus ways to spend less without unpublished discounts.
Last updated: 10/21/2026·2 min read
Yes, a Naples trip can cost less
This page lists public fees that have been checked. It does not promise a percent off hotel rooms.
Costs you can look up
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City beach parking | $5.00 per hour | $2.50 minimum. No parking 11pm–5am. Lowdermilk Park’s lot is 5am–11pm. |
| Delnor-Wiggins | $6 per vehicle | $4 for a single occupant. 11135 Gulfshore Drive. 8am to sunset. |
| Clam Pass | $10 without a county permit | 465 Seagate Drive. Tram is free. No dogs. Do not use the Naples Grande lot. |
| Naples Zoo | Adults $26.95 | Children 3–12 $17.95. Seniors 65+ $25.95. Under 3 free. |
| Botanical Garden | Adults $27 | Children 4–17 $12. Under 4 free. Closed Tuesdays in August and September. |
| Corkscrew Swamp | Adults $17 | Ages 6–14 $6. Under 6 free. Hours change by season. |
Ways to spend less
- December through April is the busy season. May and October are quieter. This page does not quote a hotel discount.
- The sand is free. You pay to park.
- The Naples Pier deck is closed for the rebuild. Beach access is at Broad Avenue South and 13th Avenue South.
- Great Wolf Lodge is inland, at 3900 City Gate Boulevard North. It is a water-park hotel, not a cheap beach hotel.
- A day-by-day budget itinerary is on the budget itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
City of Naples beach parking is $5.00 an hour with a $2.50 minimum. Do not use an older $4 figure.
This site does not publish a free-garage claim. Read the sign at the garage you use.
Travel outside December–April if you can, and compare an inland hotel with a beach hotel on each hotel’s own site. This guide does not quote a nightly rate.
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