This year, 12 of the 20 most popular weekend destinations are located in the South. Last year, only 7 southern destinations made the top 20 list. At #5 lies Myrtle Beach, the most searched-for beach destination for Americans this year.
This Memorial Day Weekend, hotel search trivago.com reports the top 20 most popular destinations where U.S. travelers are headed over the historic holiday. Topping the list this year are Las Vegas, New York City, Orlando, Chicago, and Myrtle Beach. Looking for a getaway that won’t break the bank? trivago also presents a list of the top 10 money-saving Memorial Day destinations across the country.
Travel interest to the South over the patriotic weekend is very strong this year, with 12 southern destinations making the list of most popular weekend hotspots and Myrtle Beach, SC being the most popular beach destination.
20 Most Popular U.S. Memorial Day Weekend Destinations
|
Rank |
City |
Ave Price |
|
1 |
Las Vegas, NV |
$207 |
|
2 |
New York City, NY |
$346 |
|
3 |
Orlando, FL |
$124 |
|
4 |
Chicago, IL |
$246 |
|
5 |
Myrtle Beach, SC |
$291 |
|
6 |
San Antonio, TX |
$148 |
|
7 |
San Francisco, CA |
$248 |
|
8 |
Washington D.C. |
$234 |
|
9 |
San Diego, CA |
$201 |
|
10 |
New Orleans, LA |
$250 |
|
11 |
Miami Beach, FL |
$373 |
|
12 |
Savannah, GA |
$165 |
|
12 |
Atlanta, GA |
$139 |
|
13 |
Los Angeles, CA |
$190 |
|
14 |
Nashville, TN |
$170 |
|
15 |
Virginia Beach, VA |
$198 |
|
16 |
Atlantic City, NJ |
$300 |
|
17 |
Charleston, SC |
$277 |
|
18 |
Austin, TX |
$189 |
|
19 |
Philadelphia, PA |
$200 |
|
20 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
$158 |
Showing average prices per night for a standard double room during Memorial Day Weekend (May 23 – 26, 2014).
Southern Destinations Extremely Popular for Memorial Day
This year, 12 of the 20 most popular weekend destinations are located in the South. Last year, only 7 southern destinations made the top 20 list. At #5 lies Myrtle Beach, the most searched-for beach destination for Americans this year. Playing host this weekend to countless events from the Military Appreciation Days 5k Run, to Memorial Day parades, ceremonies, and exhibits, it’s perhaps no surprise that it’s become such a popular place to spend the long weekend. Hotel searches to California destinations are down this Memorial Day, with only Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco making the top 20 list. By contrast, West Coast cities Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco, and Denver topped the list of most popular Memorial Day destinations in 2013, according to trivago data.
2014 Memorial Day Weekend Bargain Destinations
|
Destination |
Weekend Price |
|
|
1 |
Anaheim, CA |
$157 |
|
2 |
Bend, OR |
$114 |
|
3 |
Denver, CO |
$153 |
|
4 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
$158 |
|
5 |
Niagara Falls, Canada |
$143 |
|
6 |
Orlando, FL |
$125 |
|
7 |
Savannah, GA |
$165 |
|
8 |
South Lake Tahoe, CA |
$147 |
|
9 |
St. Louis, MO |
$155 |
|
10 |
Williamsburg, VA |
$119 |
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