This is the most affordable time of year to visit the 39 most popular cities in the US
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In the world of travel, peak season means ideal weather but higher prices that most people don't want to pay.
A recent study by travel deals site Hipmunk identified the ideal time to visit the most popular travel destinations across the US, analyzing the average cost of airfare, the price of a three-night hotel stay, and weather temperatures.
In order to determine the most popular travel destinations, Hipmunk took a look at hotel and flight data from the past year, noting where customers had traveled to the most.
Keep scrolling to see the best time to book your upcoming vacations.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: August and September
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Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in August: $831
Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in September: $825
ASPEN, COLORADO: March
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Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay: $1518
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: September and October
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Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in September: $674
Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in October: $672
AUSTIN, TEXAS: April and May
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Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in April: $807
Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in May: $804
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND: July and August
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Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay in July: $700
Average price of a flight and three-night hotel stay: $698
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