Summer travel is definitely one of the most expensive times of the year to travel. Schools are out, people put in for their vacation (sometimes months in advance) and the weather is beautiful in many places around the US.
Best Weekend Destinations for Summer Travel Deals
Link: Hipmunk Blog
Airlines and hotels know that this is the case so even sale prices from these providers tend to be higher than regular prices throughout the year. Of course, you could always take off to someplace like Phoenix where you could stay at a 5 star resort for around $100, but you better not want to venture outside much!
Want to Use Bank Points or Cash?
So, where do you head to this summer where it won’t take a toll on your wallet? Sure, we have hotel points but if you can use bank points or cash for better deals and save those points for another trip, why not?!
Historical Travel Data to the Rescue!
Hipmunk did a deep dive into their historical travel data to provide us with the best destinations to stretch our holiday dollars this summer and where to get the best deals. This data includes both hotels and vacation rentals, should you want to go that route!
Check it out and see if any of these places sound like a good destination for you! They have assembled this data to show the best destination for each weekend (check in Friday or Saturday / check out Sunday or Monday) throughout the busy months of June, July, and August.
| Weekend | City | Property Type | Avg. Price | Avg. Summer Price | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 - 4 | Atlantic City, NJ | Hotel | $ 107 | $ 204 | -48% |
| Jun 1 - 4 | Los Angeles, CA | Hotel | $ 159 | $ 191 | -17% |
| Jun 1 - 4 | Ocean City, MD | Hotel | $ 196 | $ 228 | -14% |
| Jun 1 - 4 | San Francisco, CA | Hotel | $ 203 | $ 236 | -14% |
| Jun 8 - 11 | Daytona Beach, FL | Hotel | $ 109 | $ 126 | -14% |
| Jun 15 - 18 | Southampton, NY | Vacation Rental | $ 491 | $ 868 | -43% |
| Jun 15 - 18 | Chicago, IL | Hotel | $ 170 | $ 211 | -19% |
| Jun 22 - 25 | Las Vegas, NV | Vacation Rental | $ 56 | $ 90 | -38% |
| Jun 22 - 25 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | Vacation Rental | $ 190 | $ 226 | -16% |
| Jun 29 - Jul 2 | Ocean City, MD | Vacation Rental | $ 112 | $ 201 | -44% |
| Jun 29 - Jul 2 | Las Vegas, NV | Vacation Rental | $ 64 | $ 90 | -30% |
| Jun 29 - Jul 2 | Bowling Green, KY | Hotel | $ 75 | $ 98 | -23% |
| Jun 29 - Jul 2 | San Diego, CA | Vacation Rental | $ 110 | $ 139 | -21% |
| Jun 29 - Jul 2 | Boston, MA | Hotel | $ 211 | $ 263 | -20% |
| Jul 6 - 9 | Houston, TX | Vacation Rental | $ 57 | $ 80 | -29% |
| Jul 6 - 9 | Ocean City, MD | Vacation Rental | $ 151 | $ 201 | -25% |
| Jul 6 - 9 | New York, NY | Hotel | $ 168 | $ 223 | -24% |
| Jul 6 - 9 | San Francisco, CA | Hotel | $ 184 | $ 236 | -22% |
| Jul 6 - 9 | Boston, MA | Hotel | $ 217 | $ 263 | -17% |
| Jul 13 - 16 | Las Vegas, NV | Vacation Rental | $ 69 | $ 90 | -24% |
| Jul 13 - 16 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Vacation Rental | $ 98 | $ 127 | -23% |
| Jul 13 - 16 | Washington, DC | Hotel | $ 138 | $ 175 | -21% |
| Jul 13 - 16 | San Diego, CA | Vacation Rental | $ 111 | $ 139 | -20% |
| Jul 20 - 23 | Ocean City, MD | Vacation Rental | $ 136 | $ 201 | -33% |
| Jul 20 - 23 | Rochester, NY | Vacation Rental | $ 41 | $ 58 | -28% |
| Jul 20 - 23 | Spring Branch, TX | Vacation Rental | $ 87 | $ 112 | -22% |
| Jul 20 - 23 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Vacation Rental | $ 99 | $ 127 | -22% |
| Jul 20 - 23 | Seattle, WA | Vacation Rental | $ 111 | $ 135 | -18% |
| Jul 27 -30 | Pensacola, FL | Vacation Rental | $ 163 | $ 321 | -49% |
| Jul 27 -30 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Vacation Rental | $ 103 | $ 127 | -18% |
| Aug 3 - 6 | Virginia Beach, VA | Vacation Rental | $ 73 | $ 110 | -34% |
| Aug 3 - 6 | Bowling Green, KY | Hotel | $ 76 | $ 98 | -22% |
| Aug 3 - 6 | Irvine, CA | Vacation Rental | $ 81 | $ 102 | -21% |
| Aug 3 - 6 | Los Angeles, CA | Vacation Rental | $ 90 | $ 104 | -13% |
| Aug 10 - 13 | Brooklyn, NY | Vacation Rental | $ 74 | $ 119 | -37% |
| Aug 10 - 13 | Las Vegas, NV | Vacation Rental | $ 66 | $ 90 | -27% |
| Aug 10 - 13 | San Diego, CA | Vacation Rental | $ 106 | $ 139 | -24% |
| Aug 10 - 13 | Los Angeles, CA | Vacation Rental | $ 86 | $ 104 | -17% |
| Aug 10 - 13 | San Francisco, CA | Vacation Rental | $ 152 | $ 183 | -17% |
| Aug 10 - 13 | Santa Cruz, CA | Vacation Rental | $ 120 | $ 143 | -16% |
| Aug 17 - 20 | Washington, DC | Hotel | $ 138 | $ 175 | -21% |
| Aug 17 - 20 | Seattle, WA | Vacation Rental | $ 112 | $ 135 | -17% |
| Aug 17 - 20 | Charleston, SC | Vacation Rental | $ 154 | $ 183 | -16% |
| Aug 17 - 20 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Hotel | $ 154 | $ 178 | -14% |
| Aug 24 - 27 | Ocean City, MD | Vacation Rental | $ 125 | $ 201 | -38% |
| Aug 24 - 27 | San Diego, CA | Vacation Rental | $ 108 | $ 139 | -23% |
| Aug 24 - 27 | Washington, DC | Hotel | $ 146 | $ 175 | -17% |
| Aug 24 - 27 | Chicago, IL | Hotel | $ 176 | $ 211 | -17% |
| Aug 24 - 27 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Hotel | $ 150 | $ 178 | -16% |
Yes, there are some warmer destinations on some weekends but also some pretty great summer destinations as well! Now you know what destinations on what weekends yield the best prices on a historical basis!
Data courtesy of Hipmunk
