Top 10 US Destinations Where Staying In An Airbnb Is Cheaper

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Between visiting historic gems and sampling all the restaurants, bars, and breweries, experiencing Boston isn’t inexpensive.

Might as well save some dough and choose an Airbnb over a hotel. Airbnbs average at $172 a night in this historic city, while a double hotel room runs closer to $400.

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Zion National Park in southern Utah is a spectacular collection of red sandstone canyons and peaks.

There is an abundance of activities for everyone, from hiking to visiting museums.

It also boasts plenty of great places to stay — but at an average of $456 per night, hotel rates are pretty high.

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One of the best places to visit in Hawaii, Maui is full of stunning places to explore and amazing hidden gems.

A night at a hotel for two adults in this tropical paradise costs around $625 per night.

You’ll save $200 a night by staying at an Airbnb. T

here probably won’t be a pool, but at least you’ve got world-class beaches to visit!

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From tasting your way through Pike’s Place Market to checking out Chihuly Garden and Glass, there are so many things to see in Seattle.

Staying at an Airbnb over a hotel in the Emerald City will save you $40 a night, with average prices at $229 and $263, respectively.

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Often overshadowed by Oahu and Maui, Kauai is another one of the best places to visit in Hawaii. It also happens to be the oldest Hawaiian island. Lush green valleys give it its nickname of “The Garden Isle.”

Its stunning landscape is filled with wildlife, natural wonders, secret beaches, and waterfalls galore.

Adventure seekers come here to hike, snorkle, zipline, kayak, and tube.

A hotel stay at “heaven on earth” can set you back over $500, while an Airbnb is just under that at $488.

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Walking out the door in D.C. costs $50, but it’s worth it to behold so much history.

Our nation’s capital is home to The Smithsonian, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in the National Mall, and many military museums and monuments.

The price difference between an Airbnb and a hotel room in our nation’s capitol is pretty minimal — $250 vs. $277, respectively

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Bienvenida a Miami! Home to authentic Cuban restaurants and sparkling sandy beaches, Miami makes for a wonderful weekend getaway. There’s so much to do in Miami, some of which is unusual and some of which doesn’t involve the beach.

But with glitzy nightclubs, luxury cars, shimmering glass high-rises, and flamboyant wealth on display at every turn, Miami is not the place to be pinching pennies.

At an average of $291 a night, an Airbnb is only about $30 cheaper than a hotel room, which is around $322.

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Welcome to New York, yet another city where you start hemmoraging money simply by walking out the door.

Oh, but the Big Apple’s restaurants, luxe lounges, and museums are all worth it! Plus, you can find plenty of hidden gems and free museums and galleries in the city that never sleeps.

Speaking of sleeping, it costs a few hundred bucks to lay your head down for the night at an Airbnb, while a hotel is a little more expensive at $325.

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Whether going for a romantic weekend or a lovely family visit in the fall, the Grand Canyon is always a good call.

You would think outdoor attraction would be relatively affordable, but anyone who’s stood in line for Skywalk tickets knows otherwise.

At least it doesn’t cost anything to hike… once you pay to get into the park, at least.

Staying near these big attractions usually costs an arm and a leg, but at the Grand Canyon, the average Airbnb costs $173, and a hotel is just $185.

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Traveling to Hawaii can cost a lot. And when it comes to upscale hotels and fine dining, the sky’s the limit.

From world-class shopping and spa resorts to spectacular excursions like helicopter tours and sunset cruises, there are plenty of ways to spend your days emptying your wallet.

Lodging follows this trend in the capital of Hawaii, where the average hotel stay costs $292 a night and an Airbnb is $274.

Laura Ray has lived in Atlanta, the Bay Area, SoCal, and Austin.

After moving from Texas, she and her husband rambled about the Midwest in a camper for a couple of years before finally settling on 35 acres in their home state of Kentucky.

When she isn't clacking around on the keyboard (cat in lap), you can find her practicing yoga, gardening, or playing the ukulele.