Expedia's Top Affordable US Road Trips
Expedia named the top 10 most affordable U.S. destinations for road trips in 2026, with many under $150/night [https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/03/10/top-10-most-affordable-destinations-in-the-us-2026]. Route 66's centennial is also drawing travelers [https://housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a70682993/best-places-to-travel-2026].
The open road is calling, and Expedia's list offers budget-friendly options like Tulsa, Oklahoma, with average nightly rates of $114. Other affordable destinations include Shreveport, Louisiana ($123/night), and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ($126/night). Kansas City, Missouri, and Memphis, Tennessee, also made the list, both averaging $131 per night. Rounding out the top ten are Omaha, Nebraska ($134), Louisville, Kentucky ($137), San Antonio, Texas ($143), and Columbus, Ohio ($147). With the Route 66 centennial in 2026, many travelers are planning trips along the historic highway. This milestone is expected to further boost tourism to some of these affordable destinations.
