15 Most Affordable Places to Travel in the U.S. in August

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While August is one of the most popular travel months, that doesn’t necessarily mean your trip has to cost a small fortune — especially if you know where to go.

To determine the most affordable places to travel in August, we tapped the pros at Kayak to pull flight and hotel data between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31, 2024. The prices listed for each destination below include a combined average for round-trip economy airfare and rate for one overnight stay in a standard double hotel room. “Among the cheapest destinations to fly this August are southern hotspots with major airports like Orlando, New Orleans, and Miami,” says Cara Johnson, Kayak’s consumer travel trends expert. “While these southern destinations come with a lower price tag (and warmer temps!), if you want something on the cooler side, try Denver or San Francisco.”

Additionally, it’s worth noting that all but one of these destinations are located in the mainland United States, making for an easy long weekend escape. So, whether you’re craving a serene beach retreat or an action-packed city adventure, the below destinations offer something for every type of traveler — and, best of all, they won’t break the bank.

Here are 15 of the most affordable places to travel in the U.S. this August.

  • Orlando, FL

  • New Orleans, LA

  • Miami, Florida

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • Denver, Colorado

  • Washington, D.C.

  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

  • Atlanta, Georgia

  • Las Vegas, Nevada

  • San Francisco, California

  • Chicago, Illinois

  • Nashville, Tennessee

  • New York, New York

  • San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • Los Angeles, California