The FINANCIAL — TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site, on May 10 revealed its 2016 Summer Vacation Value Report, revealing the top 10 destinations for U.S. travelers this summer based on booking interest, along with the average one-week vacation costs for hotels, airfare, meals and tours.
The seasonal report helps travelers discover savings at popular travel destinations by highlighting the least expensive week to visit, highly-rated value hotels and popular attractions.
“A recent TripAdvisor survey found that 88 percent of U.S. respondents are planning to vacation this summer, up six percent from those who took a summer trip last year,” said Brooke Ferencsik, senior director of communications for TripAdvisor. “According to booking interest on TripAdvisor, the top 10 destinations for U.S. travelers this summer are a split between domestic and international destinations, and those planning summer trips can save 16 percent on average when traveling to these popular spots during the least expensive summer week compared to the peak.”
Summer Vacation Value Itineraries
With six of the ten least expensive summer weeks starting on August 22, late August proves to be a budget-friendly time to visit these popular destinations. This is consistent with the 2015 report.
1. Las Vegas, Nevada
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 15 – 21: $2,050 (13% below summer peak2)
Value Hotel: The Carriage House – Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average nightly summer rate of $127
Top Attraction: Blue Man Group – Tickets start at $90 per person
2. Cancun, Mexico
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 22 – 28: $2,222 (16% below summer peak)
Value Hotel: Hotel & Suites Nader – Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average nightly summer rate of $50
Top Attraction: Mayan Ruins of Tulum – Tours start at $50 per person
3. Orlando, Florida
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 22 – 28: $1,733 (13% below summer peak)
Value Hotel: Drury Inn & Suites Orlando – Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average nightly summer rate of $138
Top Attraction: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – Tickets start at $53 per person
4. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 22 – 28: $2,848 (10% below summer peak)
Value Hotel: Alsol Luxury Village – Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average nightly summer rate of $204
Top Attraction: HorsePlay Punta Cana – Tours start at $84 per person
5. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 22 – 28: $1,812 (26% below summer peak)
Value Hotel: Dayton House Resort – Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average nightly summer rate of $176
Top Attraction: Legends In Concert – Tickets start at $40 per person
6. New York City, New York
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: June 27 – July 3: $3,092 (10% below summer peak)
Value Hotel: NobleDEN Hotel – Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average nightly summer rate of $317
Top Attraction: Top of the Rock Observation Deck – Tickets start at $30 per person
7. London, England
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 1 – 7: $3,788 (10% below summer peak)
Value Hotel: Luna & Simone Hotel – Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average nightly summer rate of $206
Top Attraction: The London Eye – Skip-the-line tickets start at $45 per person
8. Destin, Florida
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 22 – 28: $2,320 (25% below summer peak)
Value Hotel: Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard – Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average nightly summer rate of $219
Top Attraction: Yellow Sailboat Sailing Tours – Tours start at $250 per group
9. Paris, France
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 8 – 14: $3,111 (25% below summer peak)
Value Hotel: Grand Hotel Francais – Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average nightly summer rate of $177
Top Attraction: City Segway Tours – Paris – Tours start at $68 per person
10. Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 22 – 28: $2,212 (10% below summer peak)
Value Hotel: La Pasion Hotel Boutique – Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average nightly summer rate of $118
Top Attraction: Cenote Chaak Tun – Tours start at $30 per person
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