Let's say you've got the travel itch, but your vacation budget is a little tight. The city you choose to visit will make a big difference in how much you spend on vacation. Trip Advisor put together a list of the most affordable (and the most expensive) cities to visit.


The site compared 67 popular tourist cities in the U.S. and internationally. They considered the typical costs for drinks, dinner, transportation, and a one-night hotel stay in summer.

The below screenshot shows the ten least expensive tourist destinations in the States:


And here's their international list:

Of course, it'd be great to calculate flight costs into the equation, but that will depend on your city of origin. Also, keep in mind—these are "key tourist cities," so there are probably a handful of lesser-traveled places that are even cheaper.

As far as the most expensive places to visit, San Francisco topped the list, probably unsurprisingly. New York City came in second and Boston came in third. London topped the international list of expensive cities, followed by Paris.


Hit the link for more detail on each destination.

Photo by ADTeasdale .

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