*This post includes my affiliate links.
It is almost the end of July, wow. Incredible how quickly time goes by, isn’t it? Soon kids will be boarding that school bus and going back-to-school again. Not ready for that again! Ugh.
Have you gone on any fun, family vacations this summer? If you haven’t, you still have some time! TripAdvisor Names Most Affordable Cities For Last Minute Getaways, just in time for you to make that last-minute trip a reality! Find out how my family and I get the most out of our vacations.
For those of you looking to travel to some affordable cities this summer, TripAdvisor has some suggestions for you. You can plan a last-minute trip to a fun destination while staying on budget! Every time we travel somewhere we have a very strict budget to follow, do you?
TripAdvisor just announced the results of the annual TripIndex Cities cost comparison study revealing that New Orleans is the most affordable U.S. city for a summer trip. TripIndex Cities compares the cost of a three-night vacation during the summer travel period of June to September in 29 key tourist cities around the world. They took into account typical in-destination costs for two people including a four -star hotel for three nights, a visit to three attractions, lunch each day, an Uber or taxi to and from dinner each day plus the cost of dinner itself.
Check out the results below! And, if you can’t make it to New Orleans, no biggie, check out these other cities!
Least Expensive Cities:
1. New Orleans
Lunch Per Day: $31
Dinner Per Day: $103
Hotel Per Night: $217
Total: $1,148
Save up to 25% on Hotels in New Orleans
2. Houston
Lunch Per Day: $39
Dinner Per Day: $102
Hotel Per Night: $209
Total: $1,190
Save up to 25% on Hotels in Houston!
3. Las Vegas
Lunch Per Day: $40
Dinner Per Day: $96
Hotel Per Night: $190
Total: $1,195
Save up to 25% on Hotels in Las Vegas!
4. Atlanta
Lunch Per Day: $35
Dinner Per Day: $96
Hotel Per Night: $247
Total: $1,296
Save up to 25% on Hotels in Atlanta!
5. Dallas
Lunch Per Day: $33
Dinner Per Day: $103
Hotel Per Night: $252
Total: $1,315
Save up to 25% on Hotels in Dallas!
Allyson becker says
Sounds like a great website. I need a vacation, but I really do not see one in my future.
Lily Kwan says
This travel information is very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
Cheryll Shubert says
The prices are amazing!! My husband wants to visit New Orleans with us. His Mom took him when he was younger and he has great memories! That would be a great trip for our family!!
Julie Lundstrom says
I would love to see New Orleans.
Michelle Duffey says
I would go to California to their drive thru safari. I have been to Wildlife Safari in Oregon a few times but the one in Northern California is supposed to be so much bigger.
Richard Hicks says
I want so bad to visit Vegas not so much for the gambling but the scenery and attractions and shows
courtney b says
I would love to go to vegas.. never been there!! can you believe it ? 34 years old…
kcgmorris says
This is such a great list! We’ve been wanting to go back to New Orleans soon. The food is amazing and the people are the best!
Eliza Ferree says
I’d love to take the kids back to where we lived last year just so they could visit with everyone they miss. That’s California. Sadly they have already started school though.
Rosie says
I’ve not been to any of these, I’d love to see any and all of them, especially New Orleans!
Margot C says
Everyone should go to New Orleans! I grew up there. It’s the most beautiful city!
Darlene Carbajal says
I would go to Vegas!
Dana Rodriguez says
New Orleans is one place I have always wanted to visit.
Laura says
I haven’t been to a couple of these. I think that this calls for a vacation! 😉
Maryann D. says
I would not have thought that Las Vegas was one of the least expensive. I always wanted to take a trip there!
Audrey T says
I would go to New York City. So much to do and see there!
Christy Peeples DuBois says
I am surprised that New Orleans is #1 for some reason. It is closest to me so I would choose it of the 5 listed.
Cindy Peterson says
I didn’t realize that New Orleans would be on the affordable list. Sign me up for a long weekend.
Kate ROCK says
Chicago baby!
Mia says
Its fun to explore new places that we haven’t been to before.
Marcie W. says
New Orleans is definitely on my must see list. It is also nice to know my hometown (Las Vegas) made the cut.
Cynthia C says
I’ve never been to New Orleans and would love to visit.
Katie Usher says
WOW with these prices I could go away for a long weekend. ANYWHERE!!!!
melody hodge says
If I could make a last minute trip anywhere, it would be to Canada to see my little brother. I have’nt seen him in 15yrs.
Vicki Wurgler says
I’d love to go to Chicago and visit my sister
Edye says
What great deals! Thanks for sharing :]
Alexandra says
Atlanta would be the cheapest for myself. As I live 30min to a hour away. Lol never really considered going to the others. Been told I should give Vagas a chance.
Lesley F says
Tennessee! Love to hike and it is beautiful there
Charlie Rickborn says
The perfect gift for my Great Grandson!
Pamela Garcia says
Definitely Vegas! I’ve always wanted to visit Vegas.
Mia says
I have never been to New Orleans and I think that would be so much fun.
Julie Lundstrom says
These are some affordable vacations.
Nancy says
I’d like to go to Houston. TripAdvisor is a great resource for those who want to travel well. I also use them as a reference before we go to any new local, area, or state attractions. People usually give very helpful advice.
Debbie Welchert says
Sounds like a good deal. We usually stay home and don’t really go on vacations.
ERICA WEAVER says
I WOULD LOVE TO GO ON VACATION BUT CANT RIGHT NOW THESE ARE GREAT DEALS I WOULD TAKE ADV IF I WAS ABLE TO GO SOMEWHERE
auntb7blog says
I love to go on trips
vickie couturier says
very interesting,,never used this site before,usually last minute is a emergency trip
Mike S. says
Vegas, baby! I don’t think I’d visit anywhere in Texas or New Orleans, but Vegas is totally my jam. Gotta go in the winter though.