Wondering where to vacation this year without spending an arm and leg—or compromising on the quality of your experience?
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It’s a pricey summer for travel, thanks in part to rising fuel costs and popular events like the World Cup. From hotel rates to flights, the basics have all gone up in price. But that doesn’t mean you can’t book a trip that leaves an impact without draining your savings.
You just need to know where to go.
The experts at Hoppa, a platform that lets you compare and book transfers and ground transportation, have a few ideas. They’ve rounded up the top ten budget destinations in the United States based on metrics that matter, like nightly rates at three-star hotels, prices for domestic beers, and the average price at mid-range restaurants.
Here’s what to know.
Top 10 best budget destinations in the United States
Here are the results from Hoppa’s in-depth study, along with a few notes on each destination that made the top ten list.
- Orlando, Florida
- San Antonio, Texas
- Savannah, Georgia
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Tucson, Arizona
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Boise, Idaho
- Saint Louis, Missouri
Hoppa also analyzed the same set of metrics when looking at popular destinations in Mexico. If you can swing a little more time off work to head abroad, these are the most affordable destinations in Mexico this summer:
- Oaxaca City, Oaxaca
- Veracruz, Veracruz
- Puebla, Puebla
- Merida, Yucatan
- Guadalajara, Jalisco
- Querétaro, Queretaro
- Mexico City, CDMX
- Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
- Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
- Tulum, Quintana Roo
If you want to learn more, dive in at Hoppa.
