Going on vacation doesn't always have to be a total madness to have a good time. There are many destinations that are well worth your trip, both affordable and closer than you think. But you don't have to take our word for it. Cloudsa hotel management software provider, did its own research to find the best value vacation destinations in America, and its list has something for everyone.
In first place is the Sunshine State. “Florida tops the list of best value vacation destinations in the United States, with an overall score of 74.41/100,” Cloudbeds said in its findings. “It ranks first for hotels, with 14,751 three-star hotels with an average nightly rate of $175 for stays between June and August 2024. The Sunshine State also has more attractions in terms of land area than any other state, with 286 beaches, 205 shopping centers and over 580 different outdoor activity options. » And that doesn’t spoil anything either. Florida enjoys an average of 230 to 250 days of sunshine a year.
To arrive at its conclusion on the most popular and most budget-friendly destinations, the team analyzed data from travel review sites like Tripadvisor, as well as information from online travel agencies and official government reports like transportation data from apta.comusing the information to measure the average cost of accommodation, availability of public transport, average weather and number of attractions, considering 30 factors in total before giving each state a normalised score out of 100.
California joins Florida at the top of the list and takes second place, with an overall score of 71.19/100. It earned its spot thanks to its fantastic climate and high number of three-star or higher hotels, with an average rate of $221 per night.
New Jersey comes in third with a score of 68.67/100 thanks to its average hotel rate of $208 per night.
Rounding out the top 10 is New York in fourth, followed by Massachusetts, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland, and South Carolina, proving that you can find the perfect getaway for less all across the country. However, if you're looking to save even more, be sure to check out these Pro tips for traveling on a budget as you begin planning your next great escape.
