Summer Vacation Value Report reveals U.S. destinations seeing greatest seasonal booking increase; Also highlights bargain hotels and least expensive week to go.
NEEDHAM, MASS. – TripAdvisor revealed its 2017 Summer Vacation Value Report, highlighting the top 50 domestic destinations for U.S. travelers this summer based on the greatest increase in seasonal hotel booking interest, including the average one-week vacation costs1 for hotels and airfare. The report also helps travelers discover savings at popular U.S. travel destinations by showing the least expensive summer week to visit with highly rated value hotels.
According to a recent TripAdvisor survey2 of more than 1,300 U.S. travelers, 88 percent of respondents are planning to vacation this summer, up seven percent from those who took a summer trip last year. Of those respondents, 91 percent will travel domestically, and 71 percent will stay in a hotel. In addition, about half (49 percent) will plan a leisure trip to the beach/ocean and 44 percent will plan a leisure trip to a city destination.
"TripAdvisor hotel pricing and airfare data show that U.S. travelers planning vacations to these popular destinations can save 40 percent on average when visiting during the least expensive summer week," said Brooke Ferencsik, senior director of communications for TripAdvisor. "Everyone wants to make the most of their travel budget and the Summer Vacation Value Report highlights when and where to save with great value hotels. Travelers can easily find the latest reviews and lowest prices on TripAdvisor when they pick the destination and hotel that's right for them."
Top 50 U.S. Summer Destinations: Average Costs and When and Where to Save
|
.S. Destination |
Avg. Nightly Hotel Rate |
Avg. Domestic Roundtrip Airfare |
Avg. Weeklong Expense Per Person3 |
Least Expensive Summer Week To Visit4 and Savings Compared to Summer Peak5 |
Value Hotel on TripAdvisor and Nightly Rate During Least Expensive Summer Week |
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1. Wildwood Crest, New Jersey |
$243 |
$363 |
$2,064 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,424 (60% savings) |
Aqua Beach Resort TripAdvisor pricing from $115 |
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2. Ocean City, New Jersey |
$267 |
$363 |
$2,232 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,565 (58% savings) |
Harris House MotelTripAdvisor pricing from $128 |
|
3. Lake George, New York |
$188 |
$494 |
$1,810 |
June 12 – June 18 $1,540 (27% savings) |
Lake MotelTripAdvisor pricing from $92 |
|
4. Bar Harbor, Maine |
$237 |
$570 |
$2,229 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,733 (43% savings) |
Atlantic Eyrie LodgeTripAdvisor pricing from $156 |
|
5. Ocean City, Maryland |
$290 |
$331 |
$2,361 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,860 (41% savings) |
Safari Motel BoardwalkTripAdvisor pricing from $127 |
|
6. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
$264 |
$363 |
$2,211 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,841 (30% savings) |
Atlantis InnTripAdvisor pricing from $230 |
|
7. Ogunquit, Maine |
$233 |
$351 |
$1,982 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,403 (65% savings) |
Gorges Grant HotelTripAdvisor pricing from $122 |
|
8. West Yellowstone, Montana |
$339 |
$646 |
$3,019 |
August 28 – September 3 $2,857 (12% savings) |
The Historic Madison Hotel TripAdvisorpricing from $56 |
|
9. Montauk, New York |
$482 |
$637 |
$4,011 |
June 5 – 11 $2,971 (52% savings) |
Aqualina Inn Montauk TripAdvisorpricing from $319 |
|
10. Cape May, New Jersey |
$313 |
$363 |
$2,554 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,984 (42% savings) |
Buckingham MotelTripAdvisor pricing from $97 |
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11. Estes Park, Colorado |
$205 |
$263 |
$1,698 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,502 (24% savings) |
Hotel EstesTripAdvisor pricing from $153 |
|
12. Traverse City, Michigan |
$262 |
$529 |
$2,363 |
June 5 – 11 $1,694 (60% savings) |
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel TripAdvisorpricing from $126 |
|
13. Jackson, Wyoming |
$393 |
$646 |
$3,397 |
June 5 – 11 $2,977 (70% savings) |
Wyoming Inn of Jackson HoleTripAdvisor pricing from $268 |
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14. Virginia Beach, Virginia |
$271 |
$422 |
$2,319 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,973 (31% savings) |
Belvedere Beach Resort TripAdvisorpricing from $185 |
|
15. Anchorage, Alaska |
$246 |
$568 |
$2,290 |
August 28 – September 3 $2,154 (8% savings) |
The Lakefront AnchorageTripAdvisor pricing from $170 |
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16. Lake Placid, New York |
$281 |
$516 |
$2,483 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,927 (82% savings) |
Lake HouseTripAdvisor pricing from $151 |
|
17. North Conway, New Hampshire |
$188 |
$351 |
$1,667 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,321 (36% savings) |
Golden Gables InnTripAdvisor pricing from $90 |
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18. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
$188 |
$478 |
$1,794 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,482 (34% savings) |
Black Hawk Motel & Suites TripAdvisorpricing from $70 |
|
19. Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina |
$227 |
$422 |
$2,011 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,841 (22% savings) |
Shutters On the Banks TripAdvisorpricing from $200 |
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20. South Lake Tahoe, California |
$218 |
$430 |
$1,956 |
June 5 – 11 $1,611 (45% savings) |
Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly TripAdvisorpricing from $165 |
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21. Newport, Rhode Island |
$475 |
$421 |
$3,746 |
June 5 – 11 $3,170 (37% savings) |
Gilded TripAdvisorpricing from $252 |
|
22. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
$262 |
$368 |
$2,202 |
August 21 – 27 $1,797 (38% savings) |
Regency TowersTripAdvisor pricing from $211 |
|
23. Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
$260 |
$460 |
$2,280 |
May 29 – June 4 $ 1,752 (47% savings) |
Comfort Inn and Suites TripAdvisorpricing from $158 |
|
24. Colorado Springs, Colorado |
$202 |
$485 |
$1,899 |
May 29 – June 4 $ 1,719 (19% savings) |
TownePlace Suites Colorado Springs Garden of the GodsTripAdvisor pricing from $139 |
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25. Branson, Missouri |
$123 |
$525 |
$1,386 |
August 21 – 27 $1,246 (21% savings) |
Fall Creek Inn & Suites TripAdvisorpricing from $62 |
|
26. Destin, Florida |
$290 |
$460 |
$2,490 |
August 21 – 27 $1,869 (48% savings) |
SummerPlace InnTripAdvisor pricing from $102 |
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27. Gulf Shores, Alabama |
$250 |
$437 |
$2,187 |
August 21 – 27 $ 1,497 (68% savings) |
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores TripAdvisorpricing from $111 |
|
28. Hilton Head, South Carolina |
$329 |
$607 |
$2,910 |
August 28 – September 3 $ 2,441 (24% savings) |
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head IslandTripAdvisor pricing from $229 |
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29. Williamsburg, Virginia |
$168 |
$463 |
$1,639 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,524 (17% savings) |
Wyndham KingsgateTripAdvisor pricing from $127 |
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30. Orange Beach, Alabama |
$371 |
$437 |
$3,034 |
August 21 – 27 $2,058 (59% savings) |
Fairfield Inn & Suites Orange BeachTripAdvisor pricing from $229 |
|
31. Wilmington, North Carolina |
$160 |
$456 |
$1,576 |
August 21 – 27 $1,489 (16% savings) |
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington/MayfaireTripAdvisor pricing from $149 |
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32. Panama City Beach, Florida |
$250 |
$669 |
$2,419 |
August 21 – 27 $1,688 (68% savings) |
Beach Tower By The Sea TripAdvisorpricing from $118 |
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33. Seaside, Oregon |
$200 |
$367 |
$1,767 |
June 5 – 11 $1,403 (40% savings) |
Ashore HotelTripAdvisor pricing from $149 |
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34. Seattle, Washington |
$365 |
$363 |
$2,918 |
July 3 – 9 $2,725 (16% savings) |
The Paramount HotelTripAdvisor pricing from $241 |
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35. Pensacola Beach, Florida |
$381 |
$437 |
$3,104 |
August 21 – 27 $ 2,284 (70% savings) |
Travelodge Pensacola BeachTripAdvisor pricing from $186 |
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36. Santa Cruz, California |
$277 |
$410 |
$2,349 |
August 21 – 27 $2,071 (19% savings) |
Mission InnTripAdvisor pricing from $165 |
|
37. Tybee Island, Georgia |
$227 |
$455 |
$2,044 |
August 21 – 27 $1,719 (32% savings) |
Desoto Beach HotelTripAdvisor pricing from $163 |
|
38. Carlsbad, California |
$267 |
$376 |
$2,245 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,997 (27% savings) |
Omni La Costa Resort and SpaTripAdvisor pricing from $211 |
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39. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
$152 |
$471 |
$1,535 |
August 21 – 27 $1,302 (33% savings) |
The Inn On The RiverTripAdvisor pricing from $107 |
|
40. Laguna Beach, California |
$400 |
$386 |
$3,186 |
May 29 – June 4 $2,812 (22% savings) |
The Tides Laguna Beach TripAdvisorpricing from $193 |
|
41. Portland, Oregon |
$265 |
$367 |
$2,222 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,971 (20% savings) |
Inn at Northrup Station TripAdvisorpricing from $170 |
|
42. Lincoln City, Oregon |
$241 |
$367 |
$2,054 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,396 (227% savings) |
The Coho Oceanfront Lodge TripAdvisorpricing from $137 |
|
43. Corpus Christi, Texas |
$169 |
$431 |
$1,614 |
August 28 – September 3 $1,367 (32% savings) |
Hotel DeVilleTripAdvisor pricing from $110 |
|
44. South Padre Island, Texas |
$235 |
$559 |
$2,204 |
August 28 – September 3 $1,825 (31% savings) |
Isla Grand Beach Resort TripAdvisorpricing from $194 |
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45. Boston, Massachusetts |
$396 |
$334 |
$3,106 |
August 28 – September 3 $2,773 (19% savings) |
The Verb HotelTripAdvisor pricing from $238 |
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46. San Diego, California |
$294 |
$376 |
$2,434 |
May 29 – June 4 $2,087 (44% savings) |
Blue Sea Beach Hotel TripAdvisorpricing from $214 |
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47. Galveston, Texas |
$229 |
$341 |
$1,944 |
August 28 – September 3 $1,686 (23% savings) |
Harbor HouseTripAdvisor pricing from $164 |
|
48. Denver, Colorado |
$260 |
$263 |
$2,083 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,931 (12% savings) |
Magnolia Hotel Denver TripAdvisorpricing from $172 |
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49. Salt Lake City, Utah |
$190 |
$400 |
$1,730 |
May 29 – June 4 $1,462 (44%) |
Little America HotelTripAdvisor pricing from $104 |
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50. Avalon, California |
$275 |
$490 |
$2,415 |
May 29 – June 4 $2,174 (19% savings) |
Hotel St. LaurenTripAdvisor pricing from $170 |
1Top domestic destinations for U.S. travelers for summer (June 1, 2017 — August 31, 2017) according to destinations seeing the greatest increase in seasonal hotel booking interest from spring to summer 2017 on TripAdvisor. Destinations were required to have a minimum of 200 accommodations. All hotel and airfare prices are based on trips departing and returning between June 1 and August 31, 2017.
2According to a TripAdvisor survey of 1,381 U.S. travelers, conducted in May 2017.
3Average costs to visit the top summer travel destinations are representative of a one-week trip including a seven-night hotel stay and roundtrip average airfare from the domestic U.S.
4Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit is based on the average summer hotel rate during the least expensive summer week for a seven-night stay and roundtrip airfare.
5Percent savings below summer peak is determined by comparing the cost of the least and most expensive summer weeks to visit each destination.
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