There’s still time to take a summer vacation, and if you’re planning one last minute on a budget, Hotwire has some information that could come in handy.


Hotwire analyzed hotel information from the past year to find the cheapest time to visit major cities in the U.S. over the summer. Their report simply looked at lodging, but we’ve told you the cheapest days to fly this summer, too. Overall, Hotwire found that the last two weeks of August are the best time for travel. You can get a glimpse of how prices vary by city in the above heat map (the full post contains more cities and dates).


They also listed 10 cities where you can find 3-5 star lodging for less than $67 a night around this time:

Las Vegas Houston Atlanta Orlando Dallas San Diego Minneapolis New Orleans San Antonio Saint Louis

For more insight on last minute summer travel, head to their full report at the link below.

Hotwire Travel Inspiration Indicator (PDF) | Hotwire via PRNewswire