Looking for a getaway this summer? TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, today revealed that Palm Springs, California and Orlando, Florida are the most affordable U.S. spots for vacation rental getaways this summer.
The TripIndex Vacation Rentals compares the price of a summer trip for a family of four in 15 popular vacation rental destinations throughout the U.S., including the combined average costs of a weeklong stay in a two-bedroom vacation rental property, a one-day bike rental, basic groceries, and dinner at a restaurant.
Palm Springs is the most affordable destination on the list with a total TripIndex cost of $1,256, but has a slightly more expensive weekly vacation rental rate ($1,035) than Orlando, the second most affordable spot (weekly rental, $1,022).
Gatlinburg, Myrtle Beach and Sanibel Island, Florida, round out the top five most affordable U.S. spots for vacation rentals, coming in with TripIndex totals of $1,399, $1,434, and $1,486 respectively.
Miami Beach, Florida is among the top three priciest places for a summer rental respite with a TripIndex total of $2,210.12.
