Nashville the Most Expensive US City for Hotels, Survey Shows

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Oct 10, 2019, 10:00 ET

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nashville is the most expensive city in the United States for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org, which compared hotel rates across 50 urban destinations.

For each destination, the average rate for the least expensive double room during October 2019 was established. October is the month in which hotel rates in US cities tend to be at their highest.

With an average price of $223 for the most affordable room, Nashville came top of the rankings. Only centrally located hotels rated 3 stars or more were considered for the survey.

Only slightly more affordable is Boston, where the average rate came out as $221 per night. Completing the podium is San Jose, where visitors in October will have to spend an average of $214 for the least expensive room.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, by far the cheapest destination is Las Vegas, where an overnight visitor is likely to find a room for around $70 per night. Also affordable are San Antonio, Baltimore and Fresno, all of which have average hotel rates below $100 per night.

The following table shows the 10 most expensive urban destinations in the US. The prices shown reflect the average rate for each city's cheapest available double room (minimum 3-star hotel) for the period 1 October – 31 October, 2019.

Nashville $223
Boston $221
San Jose $214
San Francisco $209
Albuquerque $198
New York City $196
Austin $189
Los Angeles $186
Dallas $185
Detroit $185

For the full results of the survey, check: https://www.cheaphotels.org/press/cities19.html

A comparison of Hotel Rates in 50 cities in the United States

Nashville and Boston are the most expensive cities in the United States for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org.

The survey compared hotel rates across 50 urban destinations during October 2019. October is when hotel rates in most U.S. cities usually reach their peak.

With an average rate of $223 for the most affordable room, Nashville tops the rankings. Only centrally located hotels rated 3 stars or more were considered for the survey.

A couple of dollars cheaper is Boston, where visitors will have to pay an average of $221 per night in October. San Jose in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, completes the podium with an average rate of $214 per night.

For cheaper options, the iconic city of Las Vegas emerged as the most affordable destination, with average hotel rates of just $69 per night for a double room.

The following table shows hotel rates in 50 urban destinations across the United States. The prices shown reflect the average rate for each city's cheapest available double room (minimum 3-star hotel) for the period spanning 1 October through 31 October, 2019.

Nashville $223
Boston $221
San Jose $214
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About the Methodology:

The survey considered all 36 destinations in the USA with populations of > 500.000, as well as 14 selected destinations with a population of > 250.000. For each destination, the average price for the cheapest available double room was established for the time period 1 1-31 October 2019. Rates were compiled during late September using hotel comparison website Kayak. Only centrally located hotels (downtown or close to downtown) rated at least 3 stars were considered.

Press Contact: Charlotte Smith, +1-805-308-9660, [email protected] (for all questions related to survey, please send email).

SOURCE Cheaphotels.org