Most Affordable Destinations for New Year’s Travel in 2021

You can fly to these destinations less than $330 on average.

By Gabrielle Olya Dec 10, 2021 Compare Travel Credit Cards

It’s not too late to book a last-minute New Year’s trip — even if you’re on a budget. Priceline has identified the most affordable destinations for New Year’s travel based on average round-trip ticket costs and average daily hotel rates for travel anytime between Dec. 31, 2021, and Jan. 2, 2022.

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Here’s which cities made the cut.

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Most Affordable Destinations Based on Round-Trip Ticket Prices

If you’re looking to fly somewhere during New Year’s Eve weekend, plan a trip to one of these destinations with the lowest average round-trip fares, as identified by Priceline.

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1. Detroit

Average round-trip ticket cost: $313

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2. New York

Average round-trip ticket cost: $317

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3. Cleveland

Average round-trip ticket cost: $319

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4. Minneapolis

Average round-trip ticket cost: $325

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5. Indianapolis

Average round-trip ticket cost: $326

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Most Affordable Destinations Based on Daily Hotel Rate

Whether you’re flying or driving, hotel costs can have a big impact on your budget. These five destinations have the lowest average daily hotel rates over New Year’s Eve weekend.

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1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Average daily hotel rate: $130

2. Charlotte, North Carolina

Average daily hotel rate: $132

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3. Louisville, Kentucky

Average daily hotel rate: $137

4. Portland, Oregon

Average daily hotel rate: $142

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5. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Average daily hotel rate: $144

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Gabrielle Olya

Gabrielle joined GOBankingRates in 2017 and brings with her a decade of experience in the journalism industry. Before joining the team, she was a staff writer-reporter for People Magazine and People.com. Her work has also appeared on E! Online, Us Weekly, Patch, Sweety High and Discover Los Angeles, and she has been featured on “Good Morning America” as a celebrity news expert.