{"id":14527,"date":"2025-05-03T06:32:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T06:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=14527"},"modified":"2025-05-03T06:32:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T06:32:22","slug":"the-cheapest-u-s-cities-for-a-july-4th-getaway-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=14527","title":{"rendered":"The Cheapest U.S. Cities for a July 4th Getaway in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Traveling over the Fourth of July is usually pricey. But if you’re looking for a budget-friendly escape, there are still plenty of low-cost flights and car rentals you can book for the holiday weekend \u2014 especially if hot temperatures don’t bother you. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SS worked with travel deals aggregator Skyscanner to find cities with affordable flights and car rentals over the summer holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Cheapest airports to fly to for July Fourth weekend 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Skyscanner analyzed round-trip fares to all U.S. airports for flights between July 3 and July 7, booked three months out. Airports in these cities offered the lowest average round-trip fares during that period.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Palm Springs, California<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $138.03.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Bozeman, Montana<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $143.18.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Hilo, Hawaii<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $165.11.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Buffalo, New York<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $170.27.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Savannah, Georgia<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $172.83.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Orlando, Florida<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $180.62.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $180.62.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    Why are some of these popular destinations so inexpensive this time of year? Some of the cities on this list can get ridiculously hot in July, driving down demand. Before booking, check the weather and plan an itinerary that minimizes your outdoor time during peak heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Some of those cheap fares have to do with sample size. Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is relatively small, with no cross-country flights to bring up the average flight price. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Cheapest cities to rent a car over July Fourth weekend 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    What if you need to rent a car? Skyscanner looked at rental car prices to find cities with the lowest average daily rate, also for rentals between July 3 and July 7. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Of the major U.S. cities, here are the cheapest cities to rent a car, as well as the average daily rental car rate based on standard sedans:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Kissimmee, Florida<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $54.64.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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      Orlando, Florida<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $66.15.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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      Spokane, Washington<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $66.47.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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      Nashville, Tennessee<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $68.39.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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      Austin, Texas<\/span><\/span> \u2013 $77.74.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

      Where should you go for July Fourth?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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      Choose a destination with a combination of cheap flights and hotels, plus discounts on food and lodging, and ideally, plenty of fun activities. Here are the destinations that check most of those boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      Palm Springs, California<\/span><\/h3>\n
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      For just $138 on average for a round trip, Palm Springs is at the top of our list for cheapest places to fly for July Fourth. But come prepared for triple-digit temperatures, which can limit your outdoor activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Take advantage of early-morning hikes in Indian Canyons before it heats up, or stroll through the boutiques along Palm Canyon Drive. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      To escape to cooler temperatures, ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, a rotating tram car that transports you from the desert valley up to Mount San Jacinto State Park. At the top, explore the visitor center or nearby trails.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Downtown Palm Springs has many great lodging options, especially if you have hotel points. You can stay at the Thompson Palm Springs, which opened in October 2024 as a <\/span>World of Hyatt<\/span> property. For a pool with a view, head to the rooftop of the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel. The <\/span>pet-friendly hotel<\/span> is part of <\/span>IHG One Rewards<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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