- Dunhill Travel Deals conducted a recent study to determine the best and most affordable road trips in the U.S.
- Mississippi ranked first for its low gas and hotel prices as well as a reasonable cost of living.
- California ranked as one of the most expensive places to road trip—but it has the highest number of national park visitors.
The summer is here, which means that it’s time to plan a roadtrip. And there are literally hundreds of options out there—but one unexpected destination was just named the best.
Dunhill Travel Deals conducted a recent study to identify the most popular travel deal. best and most affordable road trips It looked at several affordability metrics including hotel rates, gasoline prices, everyday expenses and access to national parks, arts, culture and entertainment attractions. It used data from sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau.
It found that after examining all factors, Mississippi It was the most affordable and best place to travel in the U.S.
Mississippi, ranked as the top state for budget-friendly road trips, combines rich cultural and nature attractions with low travel costs. Dunhill Travels Deals wrote in its report.
In Mississippi, the company noted that travelers can also explore different parts of the Natchez Trace ParkwayThe 444-mile long historic corridor was used by Native Americans in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
Drivers could also choose to drive in a different way. take a trip on the Great River RoadThe Mississippi River is a National Scenic Byway. Visitors can also explore the Magnolia State’s rich music history in places like Tupelo, where Elvis was born, as well as Delta. birthplace of the blues.
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Arkansas and Oklahoma are also affordable options for road warriors. save on gas and lodgings. State in the south and center of the country are generally the least expensive, whereas the coastal states and the western states tend to be more costly.
California has (perhaps not surprisingly) the highest gasoline prices in the nation, along with high rates of air pollution. cost of living This is 12 percent higher than the national average. California has also the most visitors to its National Parks and a high concentration of arts, entertainment and recreation businesses.
Arkansas is ranked No. 2 after Mississippi. The second place is taken by North Carolina.
Visit the website for a complete list and analysis. dunhilltraveldeals.com.