Top budget-friendly US destinations this winter
With the holiday season upon us, travelers may be be wondering about the best domestic destinations where they can enjoy a seasonal getaway without breaking the bank.
To help travelers maximize their brumal break periods, online travel agency Priceline has released a list of places that are likely to prove popular over the coming months based on factors like affordability. According to data obtained by Travel + Leisure, the season’s most budget-friendly U.S. destinations represent both chilly locales for snowy trips and warm-weather spots for escaping the cold.
At the top is Branson, Mo., which boasts an enticing average hotel price of $107 per night this month. The city is full of attractions, like Dolly Parton’s Stampede and the Silver Dollar City amusement park.
The next most popular U.S. destinations with affordable hotel rates are Jacksonville and Kissimmee, Fla.; Atlantic City, N.J.; and Houston. These cities all offer hotel accommodations at a modest average cost of $128 per night.
Claiming the next stops in the ranking are Austin, Texas; Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; Las Vegas; Portland,
Ore.; and Seattle, all of which feature hotels priced under $145 per night during the winter months.
When it comes to places travelers can fly at the most budgetfriendly prices, Priceline selected Orlando, Fla., as the best bang for your buck, with round-trip air tickets costing an average of $213.
Orlando is trailed by two other places in the Sunshine State: Tampa and Fort Lauderdale, where the average hotel costs less than $221 per night. In fourth place is Las Vegas, where you can fly round-trip for an average of $245. Next are Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami, Atlanta, Fort Myers, Fla., and Denver, all with roundtrip flights under $262.
Pricing data indicates that the best deals are typically in September and October.