The most expensive US destinations for Presidents Day

February 15, 2024

The luxury Hawaiian resort town of Wailea is the United States' most expensive destination for overnight stays on Presidents Day weekend this year, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org.

The survey compared hotel rates in destinations across America for February 16-19 – the dates for this year's Presidents Day weekend. Only well-located hotels rated at least 3 stars were considered for the survey.

In Wailea, situated in South Maui, travellers will have to spend $687 per night for the most affordable double room, the survey revealed. Breckenridge and Aspen, two ski resorts in Colorado, complete the podium with lowest nightly rates of $674 and $654, respectively.

Florida's priciest destination is Fort Myers Beach, which ranks as the 5th most expensive place to stay, with a minimum rate of $557 per night. Together with Sarasota, Sanibel Island and Key West, that adds up to a total of 4 Sunshine State destinations appearing among the Top 10.

According to the survey, hotel rates in the 20 priciest destinations are up by around 15% for President's Day weekend compared to regular rates during the month of February. The biggest rate increases are recorded in Avon (+42%), Wailea (+39%) and Breckenridge (+32%).

The following table shows the 20 most expensive destinations in the United States for this year's Presidents Day weekend. The prices shown reflect the daily rate for each destination's cheapest available double room for February 16-19, 2024.