Boston remains the most expensive city in the U.S. for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org.

The survey compared hotel rates across 50 destinations based on prices during the month of October 2023 – the month when hotel rates tend to peak in many US cities. Only centrally located hotels with a 3-star rating or higher were considered for the survey.

With an average price of $303 for the most affordable double room, Boston emerged as the most expensive city for the third year running. Completing the podium are New York City and Austin, with rates of $288 and $257, respectively.


Compared to last year, hotel rates in Boston are about 15% more expensive, while rates in NYC have increased by 20%. The biggest jump is recorded in Cleveland and Las Vegas – both up by around 25%. Las Vegas rates were likely boosted by the opening of The Sphere – a brand $2 billion entertainment complex – but remain relatively affordable at an average of $137 per night.

At the other end of the spectrum, hotel rates have dropped by almost 30% in San Diego and Saint Louis. Meanwhile, with an average rate of $102 per night, Portland emerged as the least expensive destination with rates having dropped by 14% compared to October 2022 in Oregon's largest city.

When looking at all 50 cities analysed by the survey, average rates came out at $167 per night for the least expensive double room – almost identical to last year’s results of $168.

The following table compares 50 city destinations in the United States. Prices shown reflect the average rate for each city's cheapest available double room (minimum 3-star hotel) located in the city center for the period October 1–31, 2023.

1.	Boston	$303	26.	Fresno	$154
2.	New York City	$288	27.	Orlando	$154
3.	Austin	$257	28.	Baltimore	$154
4.	Cleveland	$234	29.	Memphis	$147
5.	Albuquerque	$233	30.	St. Louis	$144
6.	Nashville	$216	31.	Tulsa	$144
7.	Sacramento	$212	32.	New Orleans	$142
8.	Detroit	$205	33.	Minneapolis	$142
9.	Raleigh	$205	34.	Atlanta	$142
10.	Denver	$198	35.	Columbus	$141
11.	Pittsburgh	$197	36.	Louisville	$140
12.	Cincinnati	$194	37.	Houston	$138
13.	Dallas	$186	38.	Las Vegas	$137
14.	Los Angeles	$185	39.	Mesa	$135
15.	Kansas City	$184	40.	San Diego	$134
16.	Charlotte	$182	41.	El Paso	$134
17.	Phoenix	$176	42.	Milwaukee	$132
18.	Philadelphia	$175	43.	San Francisco	$132
19.	Washington DC	$174	44.	Miami	$125
20.	Chicago	$172	45.	Honolulu	$125
21.	Seattle	$172	46.	Tucson	$125
22.	San Jose	$167	47.	Oklahoma City	$110
23.	Fort Worth	$165	48.	Omaha	$106
24.	Jacksonville	$164	49.	San Antonio	$104
25.	Indianapolis	$160	50.	Portland	$102