Summer Travel Price Spectrum: Expensive US Cities and Affordable Getaways
Money Lion’s study shows summer family trips in the United States can run around $6,000+ for a seven-night vacation in top destinations, with Anchorage leading at about $6,861 and other big spots like New York, Santa Barbara, Key West, and Miami also around $6,000. On the affordable end, Gettysburg, Clearwater, Glendale, Charleston (WV), and Cincinnati offer more budget-friendly options roughly $3,100–$4,200, driven by meals, lodging, and airfare.
