These 2 Florida Cities Rank Top 10 for Best Summer Travel Destination, Study Shows
WalletHub said 4 of the top 5 metro areas are in the South, with Atlanta leading for low-cost flights, attractions and affordability.
- On Tuesday, WalletHub named the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area the top summer travel destination for 2026, citing nonstop flights costing as little as $317 from major U.S. cities.
- To determine rankings, analysts evaluated 100 of the nation's largest metropolitan areas across 41 metrics spanning six categories: travel costs, local costs, attractions, weather, activities, and safety.
- Orlando, Florida, secured the second spot, offering nonstop flights for around $373 and three-star hotel rooms starting at $49 per night, plus affordable dining and diverse attractions.
- Austin, Texas, rounded out the top three, featuring the Bullock Texas State History Museum, music venues, food festivals, and hiking trails for varied summer experiences.
- Domestic airfare is up roughly 19% compared to last year, while gas prices topping $4 per gallon across the United States compound travel budget pressures for summer planners.
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This Southern City Was Just Named The ‘Best Summer Travel Destination’ In The Country
For entertaining and affordable summer fun your whole family will enjoy.Credit: Gene Phillips, Courtesy of ACVB & AtlantaPhotos.comIf you’re planning to travel this summer, you’ll join three-quarters of Americans. But with rising gas prices affecting road trips, rental cars, and flights, getting the most bang for your buck on a summer travel deal can be tricky to navigate. The personal finance gurus at WalletHub have done the research for us, ta…
These 2 Florida cities rank top 10 for best summer travel destination, study shows
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa was ranked in the top 10 for the best summer travel destination in 2026, according to a WalletHub study. Around 72% of Americans plan to travel this summer, but the quest…
Atlanta Named The No. 1 Summer Travel Destination in the United States for 2026
Metro Atlanta has claimed the top spot on WalletHub’s annual ranking of the best U.S. summer travel destinations, edging out Orlando and Austin as American travelers prepare for a season shaped by rising costs and growing demand for affordable getaways. The findings, published this week by the personal finance website WalletHub, are based on an analysis of 100 of the most populated metro areas across 41 indicators spanning travel costs, local ex…
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