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The cost of a day at the Jersey Shore has decreased over 5% for 2025.

Vacationers are catching a break this summer. Many seasonal favorites, including activities and supplies, saw no change in costs. Other categories saw steep declines as prices rolled back to what was seen in lower inflation summers.

Travel

-13.62%
Gas

0%
Parking

+0.65%
Tolls

Beach

0%
Adult Beach Tag

0%
Sunblock

-27.0%
Beach Chair Rental

Food & Drink

0%
Coffee

-3.85%
Pizza

+4.30%
Gelato

Activities

0%
Mini Golf

0%
Aquarium

-34.34%
Sunset Cruise

Cost of a Week at the Shore

For families able to extend their vacations and looking for economical options, shore hotels and property rentals have continued to see rate increases, with per-night costs climbing 43% in the past two summers. Vacationers seeking to soak in the sun for more than a day will need to balance the rising cost of accommodations with savings in other categories where prices are on the decline.

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