10 US Destinations to Avoid If You're Trying to Save Money This Summer
By Ashley Fike
Published on May 2, 2026.
New data from MoneyLion suggests that summer travel costs significantly higher than three years ago, with the average bill for the priciest US destinations exceeding $6,000. The study compared popular summer vacation destinations across the country to a seven-night trip from June 12 to 19. The most expensive destination was Anchorage, with a total of $2,000 for airfare, hotel, and meals. Meanwhile, the most affordable destination was Gettysburg, Pennsylvania at $3,138.
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10 US Destinations to Avoid If You're Trying to Save Money This Summer
The top 10 most expensive US summer destinations, including Anchorage, New York, and Florida, are all priced out by $6,000 or $9,000, according to MoneyLion data.