10 of the Cheapest Places to Travel for Thanksgiving This Year

"Forget the chaos of December: Thanksgiving might just be the smartest (and most underrated) time to sneak in a trip. The long weekend offers a perfect window for a quick escape before peak holiday crowds and price surges hit. And this year, travelers have even more reason to give thanks. According to data from Kayak, overall travel costs are trending slightly lower than last year, with average flight prices down approximately 2 percent, hotel rates down 3 percent, and rental car prices down 8 percent."

"To uncover the best Thanksgiving travel deals, Kayak analyzed millions of flight and hotel searches made between March 1 and Aug. 31, 2025, for travel between Nov. 21 and 30. Prices reflect average round-trip economy airfare and nightly hotel rates for standard double rooms-and while savings can't be guaranteed, the results speak for themselves. Nearly every destination on this year's list comes in under $600 total for average flight and hotel costs, with all but one located in the U.S."

Thanksgiving weekend provides a long window for quick trips before peak holiday crowds and price surges. Kayak data shows overall travel costs trending slightly lower than last year: average flight prices down about 2 percent, hotel rates down 3 percent, and rental car prices down 8 percent. Kayak analyzed millions of flight and hotel searches made March 1–Aug. 31, 2025, for travel Nov. 21–30. Prices reflect average round-trip economy airfare and nightly hotel rates for standard double rooms. Nearly every recommended destination totals under $600 for flight and hotel, with most located in the United States; examples include Minneapolis, Boston, and Las Vegas.

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