10 Least Expensive States For Travelers

The AAA 2008 Vacation Costs Survey, which culls published rates for more than 60,000 restaurants and lodgings, recommends a budget of $244 per day for two while traveling in North America.

Here are the states found to be the cheapest vacation spots. (Costs are based on average published prices for meals and lodgings for two adults.)

1. North Dakota

Lodging: $95.71

Meals: $63.04

Total average daily cost: $158.75

2. Nebraska

Lodging: $100.33

Meals: $59.32

Total average daily cost: $159.65

3. Kansas

Lodging: $103.40

Meals: $61.22

Total average daily cost: $164.62

4. Iowa

Lodging: $107.97

Meals: $61.84

Total average daily cost: $169.81

5. South Dakota

Lodging: $109.09

Meals: $65.74

Total average daily cost: $174.83

6. Oklahoma

Lodging: $119.94

Meals: $59.86

Total average daily cost: $179.80

7. Alabama

Lodging: $111.99

Meals: $68.76

Total average daily cost: $180.75

8. Arkansas

Lodging: $120.43

Meals: $65.66

Total average daily cost: $186.09

9. Mississippi

Lodging: $110.77

Meals: $76.56

Total average daily cost: $187.33

10. Kentucky

Lodging: $121.02

Meals: $66.74

Total average daily cost: $187.76

Source: http://www.latimes.com

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