10 Cheap Places to Travel for Thanksgiving This Year

Portland, Oregon

According to Skyscanner, you can find flights to Portland, Oregon starting at around $170 — although exact prices depend on your travel dates and originating airport. Taking your budget into account, book a room at The Hoxton, Portland for $110 per night or Hotel Filewhere nightly rates start at $104 the week of Thanksgiving. Once you have your transportation and accommodation sorted, it's time to start planning your activities. Ditch a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for a meal at Jake's Famous Crawfishand opt for one Voodoo donut instead of pumpkin pie. And don't forget to stop at Powell to start your holiday shopping.

Montreal, Canada

After compiling price data from November 22 to December 1, Kayak found that Montreal was one of the cheapest cities to travel to – with the cost of a flight and hotel coming in at around $620. The French-speaking city is often seen as a destination where one can enjoy European charm without having to make the transatlantic journey; think history, architecture and world-class museums. Instead of turkey and stuffing on the big day, head to My Rabbit in Little Italy for small plates and natural wine. Follow it with an evening at Bar Furco Or Cloakroom Bar. The next day, get some fresh air and count your steps at Parc du Mont-Royal.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Kayak shared that Myrtle Beach is a relatively inexpensive Southern destination to visit for Thanksgiving, with flight and hotel deals starting at $507. Coral Beach Hotel And Sandy beach hotel are highly rated properties with nightly rates well under $100, and both have rooms with incredible ocean views.

While the South Carolina vacation spot may not yield to the best beach weather in November, it's still packed with plenty of activities. fun things to do. Play arcade games at Myrtle Beach Pinball Museumspend an afternoon on a golf course or stroll through Brookgreen Gardens.

Denver, Colorado

Before ski season kicks into high gear, Kayak notes you can experience Denver from $478 for a flight and hotel package. If you want to stay downtown, check out Le Méridien Denver Downtown Or Grand Hyatt Denverboth of which are currently offering nightly rates of just over $100 for Thanksgiving week. Renting a car will increase your travel costs, but it's worth it if you want to explore outside of the city center. Boulder and Colorado Springs make great day trips, and the greater Denver area is full of hikes, even in early winter.

San Diego, California

Skyscanner offers flights to the sun San Diego from $76, although hotel prices may be a little higher. However, we found a few Travel + Leisure-approved hotels with below-average rates. Pendry San Diego offers up to $190 off per night for Rewards members, and Andaz San Diego And Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego have rooms starting at $215 and $211, respectively. Thanks to the city's great year-round climate, you can enjoy an outdoor vacation, whether you plan to play golf in La Jolla, learn to surf in Mission Bay Aquatic Centeror explore San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin has had a moment in 2024. Not only is it one of the easiest European destinations to reach from the East Coast – in March, JetBlue launched daily flights to the capital of New York's JFK and Boston's Logan airports – but it's also one of the most affordable, even during Thanksgiving. Kayak found flight and hotel deals for $937 and was highly rated Dublin Airbnbs start from just under $100 a night. The walkable town can easily be explored in a day or two, but there are plenty of nearby places to visit during your stay in Ireland. The seaside town of Howfor example, is a short train ride away and is a great place to enjoy fresh seafood and stretch your legs (the Howth Cliff Walk offers stunning views).

Las Vegas, Nevada

Skyscanner and Kayak found amazing Thanksgiving travel deals in Las Vegas. If you have flexibility in your schedule and can travel between November 26 and December 3, the old booking site says you can get a round-trip flight from $45. The latter also noted that travelers can find hotel and flight deals starting at $485 – even some of them The best hotels in Vegas have decent nightly rates during the holidays. Fontainebleau Las Vegasfor example, starts at $211 per night, and Wynn Las Vegas offers rooms starting at $227 per night; To access both offers, you'll need to sign up for Hotels.com's free rewards program. While you're in Vegas, be sure to check off all the classic activities: gambling at a casino, admiring the Bellagio fountains, and catching a show at the Spherewhich offers “The Sphere Experience” throughout Thanksgiving week.

Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina

Serving the Research Triangle, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the perfect vacation spot to explore some of North Carolina's most beautiful cities. Skyscanner is offering round-trip flights between November 26 and December 3 starting at $52, and Kayak has shared flight and hotel packages in Raleigh starting at $508. Thanksgiving is a week known for its food, and this part of the state has been making a name for itself in the culinary world in recent years – so you'll want to arrive hungry. In Raleigh, brunch at Humming-birdlunch at Beasley's Chicken and Honeyand dinner at Aja. If you're in Durham, don't leave without trying Saltbox Seafood Restaurant or passing through Durham Food Hall.

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Want sun and relaxing days at the beach? Skyscanner has round-trip flights arriving in Montego Bay on November 26 and departing on December 3 from $232, and Kayak found flight and hotel packages starting at $973 for travel between November 22 and December 1 . Before the hustle and bustle of the December holidays begins. , relax by the pool in one of the Jamacia All-Inclusive Resorts. Montego Bay out of breath And Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica both have impressive guest reviews on Hotels.com, and Rewards members can access discounted nightly rates at each property.