Research carried out by The Family Vacation Guide analyzed the most popular tourist destinations for families in the United States to reveal which cities had the highest increase in hotel price.
• Honolulu, Hawaii is at the top of the list with a price increase of 252%. Since June 2019, when a one-night stay in a 3-star hotel cost $186, Honolulu’s prices have almost tripled. Travellers can now anticipate paying $654 on average for a single night.
• New York City is second on the list with a price increase of 226%. The city has seen a huge price increase in accommodation since June 2019. when a one-night stay in a 3-star hotel cost only $228, the city’s accommodation prices have skyrocketed. That amounts to a staggering $743 today.
• Chicago, Illinois comes in third place with a price increase of 200%. Since June 2019, hotel rates in the skyscraper city have increased significantly; whereas in June 2019, a one-night stay in a 3-star hotel cost $107, it will now cost $321.
The research also looks into the hotel prices which have seen a decrease, highlighting Washington, Alabama and California:
• Vancouver, Washington was towards the bottom of the list with an increase of 0%. With a $1 decrease, Vancouver, Washington’s hotel rates have essentially remained the same.
• Birmingham, Alabama is on the list with a decrease of 3%. On our list of cities with the highest hotel price decreases is Birmingham, Alabama. In June 2019, the average cost was $197, but it is now $192 in June 2022.
• Sacramento, California came at the bottom of the list with a decrease of 31%. One of the few places on our list of the top 30 American cities to see a decrease is Sacramento, California. The average cost of a one-night stay in a three-star hotel room in June 2019 was $298. Currently, in 2022, the average price is around $207.
