Fall is just around the corner, and if you’re not sipping a Pumpkin Spice Latte, you’re probably dreaming of apple picking, visiting pumpkin patches, leaf peeping, and attending spooky Halloween events. According to Airbnb, travelers are gearing up for the season by booking stays in cities and towns that embody the true essence of fall. Plus, these off-season months typically offer some of the best deals of the year. Here are some of the best places to enjoy that cozy PSL vibe with shoulder-season prices.
According to Airbnb data, users of the platform are booking properties in niche destinations that exude the spirit of fall with stunning foliage and crisp autumn air. These destinations include Salem, MA; Bar Harbor, ME; Walla Walla, WA; Moab, UT; Hartford, VT; Columbia Falls, MT; Mills River, NC; Fruita, CO; Superior, WI; and Eureka Springs, AR. Places like this hiding place in Bar Harbor, a quiet stable in Walla Walla or here small house in North Carolina with a hot tub and fireplace offer unforgettable stays with easy access to the best of the fall season.
The fall months not only offer stunning visuals and enjoyable experiences. It’s also a shoulder season that tends to be more affordable, not to mention less crowded, than the peak summer and winter months. Prices tend to be lowest from September to November. If you’re looking to book a unique stay during this time, Airbnb data shows that these cities offered the most savings during the fall travel season: Somers Point, NJ; Myrtle Beach, SC; Norfolk, VA; Panama City, FL; West Des Moines, IA; Bangor, ME; Cheyenne, WY; Spokane Valley, WA; Erie, PA; and Omaha, NE.
If you're looking for fall travel inspiration, look no further than Airbnb's Fall Trends Report. Check out the full report here.
