U.S. hotel rates are up significantly from 2022 and this is probably no surprise. Boston remains the most expensive city in the U.S. for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org.
The U.S. hotel rates survey compared hotel rates across 50 destinations based on prices during the month of October 2023 – the month when hotel rates tend to peak in many US cities. Only centrally located hotels with a 3-star rating or higher were considered for the survey.
With an average price of $303 for the most affordable double room, Boston emerged as the most expensive city for the third year running. Completing the podium are New York City and Austin, with rates of $288 and $257, respectively.
Comparison: U.S. hotel rates
Compared to last year, hotel rates in Boston are about 15% more expensive, while rates in NYC have increased by 20%. The biggest jump is recorded in Cleveland and Las Vegas – both up by around 25%. Las Vegas rates were likely boosted by the opening of The Sphere – a brand $2 billion entertainment complex – but remain relatively affordable at an average of $137 per night.
At the other end of the spectrum, hotel rates have dropped by almost 30% in San Diego and Saint Louis. Meanwhile, with an average rate of $102 per night, Portland emerged as the least expensive destination with rates having dropped by 14% compared to October 2022 in Oregon’s largest city.
When looking at all 50 cities analysed by the survey, average rates came out at $167 per night for the least expensive double room – almost identical to last year’s results of $168.
Statics
The following table compares 50 city destinations in the United States. Prices shown reflect the average rate for each city’s cheapest available double room (minimum 3-star hotel) located in the city center for the period October 1–31, 2023.
Boston $303
New York City $288
Austin $257
Cleveland $234
Albuquerque $233
Nashville $216
Sacramento $212
Detroit $205
Raleigh $205
Denver $198
Pittsburgh $197
Cincinnati $194
Dallas $186
Los Angeles $185
Kansas City $184
Charlotte $182
Phoenix $176
Philadelphia $175
Washington DC $174
Chicago $172
Seattle $172
San Jose $167
Fort Worth $165
Jacksonville $164
Indianapolis $160
Fresno $154
Orlando $154
Baltimore $154
Memphis $147
St. Louis $144
Tulsa $144
New Orleans $142
Minneapolis $142
Atlanta $142
Columbus $141
Louisville $140
Houston $138
Las Vegas $137
Mesa $135
San Diego $134
El Paso $134
Milwaukee $132
San Francisco $132
Miami $125
Honolulu $125
Tucson $125
Oklahoma City $110
Omaha $106
San Antonio $104
Portland $102
To see last year’s hotel rates check out this article.
Methodology
The survey recorded hotel rates in all 36 cities in the US with populations of more than 500.000, as well as 14 select destinations with a population of more than 250,000. For each destination, the average price for the cheapest available double room was established for the period October 1-31 2023. Rates were recorded during late September using leading hotel booking websites. Only centrally located hotels (downtown or close to downtown) and hotels rated at least 3 stars were considered.
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