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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