The most expensive city destinations in the USA

October 4th, 2016

Nashville has just earned the distinction of being the costliest U.S. city in which to stay overnight this autumn. This determination is the result of a recent survey conducted by CheapHotels.org.

In coming up with the rankings, the survey looked at the 30 cities in the USA with the highest populations. It specifically used their hotel rates during the current month of October as the basis of comparison. October was chosen for comparative purposes since it is the month during which the majority of U.S. cities reach their highest average hotel rates.

Tennessee’s capital of Nashville came in at an average nightly price tag of $261 for its most affordable room. That figure puts it at the top of the rankings. It must be pointed out that the survey excluded hotels with less than a 3-star rating and those lacking a central location within each destination.

Only slightly less expensive is Boston, Massachusetts. At an average rate of $257 per night, it ranks second most expensive on the survey. Washington, D.C. completes the Top 3 podium at an average overnight cost of $192.

The following table compares hotel rates of the 30 cities in the USA with the highest populations. The prices shown reflect the average rate for each city's cheapest available double room (minimum 3-star hotel) for the period spanning October 1 through October 31, 2016.

Nashville $261
Boston $257
Washington, D.C. $192
San Francisco $187
Portland $185
New York City $184
Phoenix $182
Austin $182
Chicago $178
Houston $176
Philadelphia $174
Los Angeles $169
San Jose $164
Oklahoma City $162
Seattle $156
Denver $156
Charlotte $153
Fort Worth $152
Dallas $152
Louisville $146
Baltimore $144
Jacksonville $143
Memphis $142
Columbus $137
Detroit $132
Indianapolis $126
San Diego $116
El Paso $114
San Antonio $94
Las Vegas $63

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