Is the cost of travel keeping you at home? While there are plenty of five-star resorts and locations that are worth saving up for, you don’t have to wait to afford some getaways and new research reveals where those budget-friendly vacays can be found.
- Optimos Travel has released a list of the most affordable vacation destinations in America.
- The travel company looked at a list of over 100 well-known spots in the U.S., analyzing each one to find the daily meal expenses, cost of public transportation, accommodations and attractions fees.
- Based on all that, they’ve found that the Outer Banks, North Carolina, is the least expensive vacation destination.
- The cost of a 7-day vacation for a family of four there is about $3,248.
The Top 10 Most Affordable U.S. Vacation Destinations
- Outer Banks, North Carolina
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Helen, Georgia
- Tybee Island, Georgia
- Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Sedona, Arizona
- Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Bend, Oregon
- Monument Valley, Utah
Source: Travel and Leisure