NEEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, the travel site that helps find the latest reviews and lowest prices, today announced 10 popular U.S. destinations where travelers can find great value on a fall trip. Destinations were identified based on a TripAdvisor search of more than 200 booking sites and comparison of accommodation prices for fall (September – November 2017) compared to summer months (June – August 2017). TripAdvisor also revealed highly-rated value hotels and roundtrip airfare from destinations where travelers can save big.
"For travelers thinking about a fall escape, there are amazing deals to be had on hotels and flights to many popular beach destinations," said Brooke Ferencsik, senior director of communications for TripAdvisor. "Shoulder season is often a time when travelers can find better rates compared to the summer peak and these are destinations where travelers can stretch their dollar the farthest."
10 U.S. Destinations Where Travelers Can Save Big This Fall
1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Hotel average nightly rate in fall: $156 (40% savings on hotels this fall compared to summer)
- 3 awesome value hotels at low prices on TripAdvisor:
- Carolina Winds – avg. fall price of $147 per night
- Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites – avg. fall price of $118 per night
- The Strand A Boutique Resort – avg. fall price of $141 per night
Domestic average airfare this fall: $343 (12% savings on flights this fall compared to summer)
- 3 destinations with low airfare averages this fall (compared to summer):
- New York City, NY to Myrtle Beach, SC: $233 (18% savings)
- Cleveland, OH to Myrtle Beach, S.C.: $282 (28% savings)
- Chicago, IL to Myrtle Beach, SC: $310 (8% savings)
2. Ocean City, Maryland
Hotel average nightly rate in fall: $182 (38% savings on hotels this fall compared to summer)
- 3 awesome value hotels at low prices on TripAdvisor:
- Lankford Hotel – avg. fall price of $78 per night
- Paradise Plaza Inn – avg. fall price of $176 per night
- Best Western Ocean City Hotel & Suites – avg. fall price of $136 per night
Domestic average airfare this fall: $264 (20% savings on flights this fall compared to summer)
- 3 destinations with low airfare averages this fall (compared to summer):
- Orlando, FL to Washington, DC: $197 (17% savings)
- New Orleans, LA. to Washington, DC: $310 (16% savings)
- Chicago, IL to Washington, DC: $236 (13% savings)
3. Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hotel average nightly rate in fall: $176 (35% savings on hotels this fall compared to summer)
- 3 awesome value hotels at low prices on TripAdvisor:
- Four Sails Resort – avg. fall price of $134 per night
- The Breakers Resort Inn – avg. fall price of $149 per night
- Four Points by Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront – avg. fall price of $153
Domestic average airfare this fall: $398 (13% savings on flights this fall compared to summer)
- 3 destinations with low airfare averages this fall (compared to summer):
- Orlando, FL to Richmond, VA: $298 (23% savings)
- Chicago, IL to Norfolk, VA: $300 (9% savings)
- Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA: $318 (19% savings)
4. Provincetown, Massachusetts
Hotel average nightly rate in fall: $202 (34% savings on hotels this fall compared to summer)
- 3 awesome value hotels at low prices on TripAdvisor:
- Cape Colony Inn – avg. fall price of $155 per night
- The Seaglass Inn & Spa – avg. fall price of $184 per night
- Harbor Hotel Provincetown – avg. fall price of $172 per night
Domestic average airfare this fall: $397
- 3 destinations with low airfare averages this fall (compared to summer):
- Orlando, FL to Boston, MA: $288 (6% savings)
- Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA: $242 (1% savings)
- Chicago, IL to Boston, MA: $312 (1% savings)
5. Aspen, Colorado
Hotel average nightly rate in fall: $337 (34% savings on hotels this fall compared to summer)
- 3 awesome value hotels at low prices on TripAdvisor:
- Aspen Meadows Resort – avg. fall price of $291 per night
- Mountain Chalet Aspen – avg. fall price of $174 per night
- Aspen Square Condominium Hotel – avg. fall price of $255 per night
Domestic average airfare this fall: $259 (13% savings on flights this fall compared to summer)
- 3 destinations with low airfare averages this fall (compared to summer):
- Dallas, TX to Denver, CO: $210 (20% savings)
- Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO: $173 (12% savings)
- Chicago, IL to Denver, CO: $205 (16% savings)
6. Ogunquit, Maine
Hotel average nightly rate in fall: $166 (32% savings on hotels this fall compared to summer)
- 3 awesome value hotels at low prices on TripAdvisor:
- Gorges Grant Hotel – avg. fall price of $159 per night
- Pink Blossoms Resort (Family Suites) – avg. fall price of $149 per night
- Marginal Way House – avg. fall price of $152 per night
Domestic average airfare this fall: $372 (20% savings on flights this fall compared to summer)
- 3 destinations with low airfare averages this fall (compared to summer):
- New York City, NY to Portland, ME: $275 (13% savings)
- Raleigh/Durham, NC to Portland, ME: $283 (18% savings)
- Orlando, FL to Boston, MA: $288 (6% savings)
7. Wildwood, New Jersey
Hotel average nightly rate in fall: $165 (30% savings on hotels this fall compared to summer)
- 3 awesome value hotels at low prices on TripAdvisor:
- The StarLux Hotel & Suites – avg. fall price of $103 per night
- Blue Palms – avg. fall price of $91 per night
- Dolphin Inn – avg. fall price of $125 per night
Domestic average airfare this fall: $410
- Destination with low airfare average this fall (compared to summer):
- Las Vegas, NV to Philadelphia, PA: $333 (6% savings)
8. Nags Head, North Carolina
Hotel average nightly rate in fall: $171 (29% savings on hotels this fall compared to summer)
- 3 awesome value hotels at low prices on TripAdvisor:
- Comfort Inn South Oceanfront – avg. fall price of $163 per night
- Tar Heel Motel – avg. fall price of $91 per night
- Owens' Motel – avg. fall price of $93 per night
Domestic average airfare this fall: $398 (13% savings on flights this fall compared to summer)
- 3 destinations with low airfare averages this fall (compared to summer):
- Chicago, IL to Norfolk, VA: $300 (9% savings)
- Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA: $318 (19% savings)
- Orlando, FL to Richmond, VA: $298 (23% savings)
9. Traverse City, Michigan
Hotel average nightly rate in fall: $188 (29% savings on hotels this fall compared to summer)
- 3 awesome value hotels at low prices on TripAdvisor:
- Cherry Tree Inn & Suites – avg. fall price of $173 per night
- Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Traverse City – avg. fall price of $178 per night
- Comfort Inn Traverse City – avg. fall price of $171 per night
Domestic average airfare this fall: $362 (18% savings on flights this fall compared to summer)
- 3 destinations with low airfare averages this fall (compared to summer):
- Cincinnati, OH to Grand Rapids, MI: $278 (21% savings)
- Minneapolis, MN to Grand Rapids, MI: $289 (14% savings)
- Kansas City, KS to Grand Rapids, MI: $293 (25% savings)
10. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Hotel average nightly rate in fall: $132 (28% savings on hotels this fall compared to summer)
- 3 awesome value hotels at low prices on TripAdvisor:
- Black Hawk Motel & Suites – avg. fall price of $92 per night
- Baker's Sunset Bay Resort – avg. fall price of $101 per night
- Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel & Suites – avg. fall price of $120 per night
Domestic average airfare this fall: $387 (6% savings on flights this fall compared to summer)
- 3 destinations with low airfare averages this fall (compared to summer):
- Dallas, TX to Milwaukee, WI: $280 (13% savings)
- Las Vegas, NV to Milwaukee, WI: $253 (23% savings)
- Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI: $307 (11% savings)
Travelers can read the latest reviews and compare prices from more than 200 sites to find the lowest prices on the right hotel for their trip at www.TripAdvisor.com.
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Methodology
1. TripAdvisor searches 200 sites for the latest and lowest hotel prices, based on price comparison data from the past season, to reveal the destinations that are the greatest value for travelers
2. Highly-rated value hotels have at least 4 out of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor and have an average nightly rate less than the seasonal average for that particular city
3. National average airfare this fall based on rates from top 20 U.S. airports
4. Domestic average airfare this fall based on roundtrip rates from rates from top 20 U.S. airports to the destination
5. Average roundtrip airfare pricing this fall vs. summer based on airports in top 50 US DMAs to the destination
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*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, May 2017
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