If you’re planning a vacation anytime soon, you might want to take a look at this recent report on the cheapest states for travel. RewardExpert has released a comprehensive study on the average cost of vacations in each state and the findings could save you hundreds.

The researchers determined the average amount an American spends on transportation, food, alcohol, entertainment and lodging while on vacation in each state. Using that data, it’s possible to see what the average vacation expenditure is for a visitor to a particular state.

Read on to see the top 10 cheapest states to vacation in and the average cost of a holiday in each.

10. Tennessee: $522
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9. Oklahoma: $519
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8. South Carolina: $511.96
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7. New Mexico: $511.31
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6. Louisiana: $507
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5. Alabama: $491
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4. West Virginia: $472
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3. Arkansas: $472
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2. Kentucky: $468
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1. Mississippi: $442
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For the most part, the southern states turned out to be the cheapest to vacation in. The Northeast and Western regions included some of the states with the highest vacation costs.

If you’re looking adventures across the country, check out our list of some of the best spots to explore in America.

 

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