Travel doesn't have to be expensive. Some of the best attractions in the United States are completely free, and it's possible to find a cheap hotel room that still looks stylish. Rental car? Avoid it by visiting a walkable city. Travel by plane ? Avoid this too by buying a bus ticket.
USA TODAY 10Best tapped a panel of travel experts to help us select the top nominees in the budget travel categories: Best Bus Service, Best Buffet Restaurant, Best Budget Hotel Brand, Best Free Attraction, and Most Accessible City on foot in the United States.
Now it's your turn to vote. Voting closes on Monday, June 17 at noon ET and you can vote once per day, per category.
Click on each category below to vote:
Best Budget Hotel Brand
Accommodation can easily become one of the biggest expenses when traveling, but you shouldn't have to blow your budget or stay in a dull, characterless room to save money. These 20 hotel brands, voted by a panel of experts as the best, combine affordable rates, plentiful amenities and frequent freebies to set the stage for a comfortable, budget-friendly stay, whether for business or pleasure.
Which budget hotel brand do you prefer?
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Best buffet restaurant
Buffet restaurants are popular in the United States for good reason. They are affordable, convenient and offer a variety of dishes and cuisines to suit different tastes and preferences. This makes it a great option for a group outing on a budget.
These buffet restaurants were selected by a panel of experts for their quality offering at an affordable fixed price. Now we need your help to crown the 10 winners.
Which buffet restaurant do you prefer?
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Best bus service
When you travel by bus in the United States, you can enjoy a unique blend of comfort, convenience and adventure. Plus, it's an eco-friendly and economical choice for those looking to explore the country's vast landscapes and diverse cities without having to drive themselves.
Many bus companies, including those selected by a panel of experts as the best in the United States, offer amenities such as free Wi-Fi, on-board restrooms, and comfortable reclining seats , so you can relax and enjoy the ride.
Which bus service do you think is the best?
Best Free Attraction
When you visit one of these 20 free attractions — chosen by a panel of travel experts as the best in the United States — you can save big travel dollars for other things. Even though they are free, in each case you get much more than you pay for.
Which free attraction would you most like to visit?
Most walkable city to visit
Visiting a walkable city in the United States offers many benefits to travelers who want to explore different attractions, enjoy local culture, stay healthy, and most importantly save money. Not to mention that you will be doing the environment a favor by reducing your carbon footprint.
These 20 cities, chosen by a panel of travel experts for their walkability, offer plenty of things to do, places to eat and places to stay, all connected by pedestrian-friendly streets.
Which destination gets your vote?
Vote: Most walkable city to visit »
Remember, you can vote once a day in each category. The 10 nominees with the most votes in each category will be announced on Wednesday June 26.