The most expensive summer destinations in the state of New York
July 29, 2021
According to a survey conducted by NewYorkHotels.org, East Hampton is the most expensive summer destination in New York State
The survey compared 20 popular destinations in the Empire State based on cost of lodging during the month of August 2021. Only hotels that are located close to the beach or city center and rated at least 3 stars were considered.
East Hampton leads the ranking with an average rate of $432/night for the cheapest available double room. Only slightly less expensive are the Hampton villages of Montauk and Southampton. Outside of Long Island, Saratoga Springs is the priciest destination at a rate of $285 for the most affordable double room. Plattsburg is the least expensive destination in the state at an average of $105 per night.
In New York City, travelers will spend on average $115 per night—about 20% lower compared to 2018 and 2019. In most other destinations, the average rates have increased significantly. In the Hamptons, for instance, rates are about 30% higher than this time in 2018.
The following table compares 20 destinations in New York State. The prices shown reflect the average rate for each destination's cheapest available double room (minimum 3-star hotel) for the period spanning August 1–31, 2021
- East Hampton $432
- Montauk $421
- Southampton $419
- Greenport $323
- Shelter Island $305
- Saratoga Springs $285
- Cooperstown $206
- Ithaca $194
- Lake George $166
- Geneva $162
- Hudson $162
- Niagara Falls $151
- Buffalo $147
- Lake Placid $145
- Albany $131
- Rochester $121
- Long Island City $121
- New York City $115
- Syracuse $112
- Plattsburgh $105
About the Methodology
The survey considered 20 destinations in New York State. For each destination, the average price for the cheapest available double room was established for the time period spanning August 1–31, 2021. Only centrally located hotels rated at least 3 stars were considered. Rates were established in late-July based on research conducted on the hotel comparison website Kayak.
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