The US hotspots where the cost of holidays has risen the most have been revealed, with the most expensive spot netting visitors an average of more than $400 a day.
Las Vegas emerged as the destination where holiday costs have seen the biggest increase, with hotel prices rising 47 percent in the past five years.
Lodging now typically costs travelers about $252 per night.
The Nevada city also saw the price of car rentals rise by more than 60 percent to $77, while food costs were around $100 per day by 2023, according to Forbes Advisor.
The outlet ranked the 75 largest cities in the US based on nine weighted metrics.
Las Vegas emerged as the destination with the biggest increase in vacation costs, with a 47 percent increase in hotel prices over the past five years
It found that Tucson, Arizona was the hotspot with the second largest increase in vacation costs.
The foodie city, which was the first in the US to receive the title of UNESCO City of Gastronomy, saw huge price increases for food and drinks, ranking 13th nationally in this category.
Accommodation costs saw the biggest increase, rising by almost a third, while car rental costs rose 15 percent to $53 per day.
Domestic flights to Tucson are down from 2019, but roundtrip flights are still about $449 per person as of the third quarter of 2023.
The Californian capital Sacramento also reported huge inflation in the price of a holiday.
It saw the largest increase in car rentals at 37 percent to a daily price of about $58.42 per day.
Tucson, Arizona was the hotspot with the second largest increase in vacation costs
Hotels cost almost $200 per night and three meals per day amounted to an average price of $104 per day.
The city of New Orleans in Louisiana and San Antonio in Texas rounded out the top five cities with the largest increases in travel costs.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, however, saw the highest increase in meal prices, with a staggering 37 percent increase.
While inflation continues to pinch the entire country, not all cities are affected equally.
Vacationers looking for a bargain should head to Indianapolis, where food, car rental and airfare costs have all fallen in the past five years.
The city saw the biggest drop in meal prices anywhere in the country, by almost a quarter.
Flights were twelve percent cheaper last year than in 2019, while the cost of car rental fell by six percent.
The Californian capital Sacramento also reported huge inflation in the price of a holiday
Lodging costs saw a slight increase of 2.25 percent to an average price of $165.69 per night.
The other cities in the top five with the smallest travel cost increases were Oakland, California, Dayton, Ohio, Houston, Texas and Kansas City, Missouri.
Across the board, domestic flight costs skyrocketed to an average of $384 late last year.
For those looking for a budget vacation, Forbes recommends using classic money-saving tactics, such as comparing flights, hotels and car rentals.
Flexibility in terms of travel dates and the exact neighborhood you stay in can also help reduce costs, according to the outlet.
Meanwhile, rewards credit cards that earn points or miles can be used to secure benefits like free meals, lounge access or an extra night’s stay.
Typically, cards with a membership fee offer the greatest benefits, but even cards with a below-average credit score can secure affordable getaways.