October 11, 2023

A Comparison of Hotel Rates in 50 Cities in the United States


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.

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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


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