These U.S. Cities Just Saw the Biggest Spikes in Travel Costs, According to a New Report

"In its new report, it analyzed 75 major U.S. cities to identify which spots have seen the largest surges in hotel, meal, car rental, and flight costs over the past year. According to their findings, across all 75 cities, hotel costs increased an average of 3 percent, while meal costs increased an average of 24 percent. Getting there is also expensive, with airfare costs increasing an average of 8 percent."

"But before you write these destinations off forever, remember that the data covers the largest surges in pricing, not the most expensive overall. Detroit, for example, is still relatively affordable, with Budget Your Trip reporting that the average hotel costs between $144 to $269 per night. Joining these two cities at the top of the list are Atlanta, Denver, and Charleston, rounding out the top five."

"The report specifically called out New York City for having the largest hotel price increases at 27 percent, and noted that flights to Austin had the largest jump at 21 percent. But it wasn't all bad news: the data also showed that Pittsburgh experienced the largest decrease in food costs, with a 20 percent drop, while New Orleans experienced the largest decrease in hotel costs, with a 27 percent drop."

Seventy-five major U.S. cities were analyzed for year-over-year changes in hotel, meal, car rental, and flight costs. Across those cities, average hotel costs rose 3 percent, meal costs rose 24 percent, and airfare rose 8 percent. Detroit and Chicago saw the largest overall surges, with Atlanta, Denver, and Charleston completing the top five for biggest increases. New York City recorded the largest hotel price increase at 27 percent, and flights to Austin jumped 21 percent. Pittsburgh experienced the largest drop in food costs at 20 percent, while New Orleans saw a 27 percent decrease in hotel costs.

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