Cheap travel: the best tourist destinations in America on a budget
Tourists looking for new destinations to explore America should know that according to a news study, Atlanta is among the five most affordable cities in the United States for a vacation. A new study has revealed the best tourist destinations in the US that can be visited on a limited budget.
According to the article by Valdosta Today the study was conducted by the team of the online discount platform Wethrift. Experts analyzed a number of different factors from average housing prices to food costs to determine which cities topped the list of affordable vacations in 2024.
The city of Orlando, Florida, was ranked first, receiving an overall score of 47.2/80 in the study. Visitors to Orlando can enjoy a meal for $23.00 and drinks for $4.24. Public transportation tickets cost as little as $2, making it cheap to get around and see local attractions. And the average price for a weekend night's accommodation in Orlando is $192.86, and tickets for attractions cost an average of $146.29.
San Antonio is in second place with a score of 46.7/80. The city was found to be more affordable than Orlando in terms of housing, average cost of local attractions and tickets, cost of food, and cost of a mini grocery store.
Atlanta and Dallas tied for third place with a score of 45.4/80. However, Atlanta received better scores for housing affordability, average attraction ticket price, and public transportation. Dallas, however, scored better for the availability of food, drinks, and a convenience store, making it a great place for food lovers.
10 most affordable cities for vacation in the United States:
Orlando - 47.2/80
San Antonio - 46.7
Atlanta - 45.4
Dallas - 45.4
Chicago - 42.5
St. Louis - 38.7
Philadelphia - 37.8
Los Angeles - 33.3
Las Vegas - 33.3
Boston - 33.3
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