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Weekend Getaways
Across America
Budget weekend trips, concert & game tickets, holiday travel deals, car rentals & hotel bundles — all right here in the USA.
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Best Weekend Getaways
Pack a bag Friday night, drive or fly out Saturday morning, back by Sunday. These cities deliver maximum fun on a budget.
Top Weekend Picks
Nashville, TN
$95/dayLive music, honky-tonks & hot chicken
< 8hr from most of East Coast
Austin, TX
$90/day6th Street, BBQ & live music capital
Fly or drive from TX/OK/LA
Savannah, GA
$80/dayHistoric charm, river walks & ghost tours
< 5hr from Atlanta/Charlotte
San Antonio, TX
$75/dayRiver Walk, Alamo & Tex-Mex heaven
< 4hr from Houston/Austin
Asheville, NC
$85/dayMountain views, breweries & Blue Ridge
< 4hr from Charlotte/Atlanta
New Orleans, LA
$100/dayFrench Quarter, jazz & beignets
Fly cheap or road trip
Best Places for the 4th of July
The biggest fireworks, concerts, and celebrations across the country.
Washington, D.C.
National Mall Fireworks & Concert
500K+New York City
Macy's Fireworks over East River
3M+San Diego, CA
Big Bay Boom — largest on West Coast
500K+Nashville, TN
Let Freedom Sing! + live country music
350K+Lake Tahoe, CA
Fireworks over the lake + hiking
50K+Boston, MA
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
500K+Featured Offers
Exclusive Travel Deals
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Summer Concerts & Festivals
Plan a trip around these major music festivals and events this summer.
Lollapalooza — Chicago, IL
Jul 31 – Aug 3 · Music Festival
Essence Fest — New Orleans, LA
Jul 3–6 · Culture & Music
CMA Fest — Nashville, TN
Jun 5–8 · Country Music
Outside Lands — San Francisco, CA
Aug 8–10 · Music + Food
Rolling Loud — Miami, FL
Jul 18–20 · Hip-Hop
Summerfest — Milwaukee, WI
Jun 19 – Jul 5 · Multi-Genre
Sports Events & Tickets
Turn a game into a weekend trip. Cheap tickets + hotel bundle = unforgettable road trip.
MLB Summer Series
Catch your team on a road trip — ballpark vibes all summer
$25–$150NBA Summer League — Las Vegas
See the rookies play + Vegas nightlife
$35–$100NFL Preseason
Cheap tickets, tailgating, new city weekends
$20–$80WNBA Regular Season
Growing fast — great atmosphere, affordable tickets
$15–$60NASCAR Cup Series
Race weekends are full travel experiences
$50–$200MLS Matches
Soccer atmosphere + explore a new city
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Hotel + Flight Bundle Deals
Book together, save big. These weekend packages include hotel, flight or gas money, and sometimes event tickets.
Orlando, FL — Theme Park Weekend
3 nights · hotel + travel
Las Vegas, NV — Strip Package
2 nights · hotel + travel
Myrtle Beach, SC — Beach Bundle
4 nights · hotel + travel
Nashville, TN — Music City Pass
2 nights · hotel + travel
Miami, FL — South Beach Getaway
3 nights · hotel + travel
San Diego, CA — Beach & Zoo
3 nights · hotel + travel
Concert & Event Tickets
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Car Rental Deals
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Car Rental Hacks
Don't overpay. These tips save road trippers $50–$200 per rental.
Book through AAA or Costco Travel
Members save 10–25% on major rental agencies. Costco bundles often beat everything.
Pick up downtown, not at the airport
Airport locations add surcharges. Uber to an off-site location and save $50+.
Use gas station apps for cheap fill-ups
GasBuddy or Upside can save $0.10–$0.25/gal. Fill up before returning the car.
Skip the rental insurance if you have coverage
Your credit card or auto insurance may already cover rentals. Check before paying extra.
Weekend Trip Calculator
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Weekend Trip Calculator
Estimate your total before you book
Travel
$300
Hotel
$285
Food
$300
Tickets
$240
Car Rental
$135
Estimated Total Trip Cost
$1,260
$630 per person
Budget Travel Tips That Work
Real strategies to stretch your dollar on every weekend trip.
Drive instead of fly for trips under 5 hours
Gas for 2+ people is almost always cheaper than flights. Plus you have your car there.
Book hotels on Tuesday for weekend trips
Hotel prices drop mid-week. Book Tue/Wed for the best weekend rates.
Use credit card points for hotels
Chase, Amex & Capital One points transfer to hotel chains. Free nights add up fast.
Buy event tickets on resale day-of
Prices drop 20–40% on game day or concert day on StubHub, SeatGeek, etc.
Pack snacks & a cooler for road trips
Gas station food adds up. A cooler with drinks and snacks saves $30–50/day easily.
Travel shoulder weekends (not holiday weekends)
The weekend BEFORE or AFTER a holiday is 30% cheaper on average.
Plan Your Next Weekend Trip
Use the calculator, grab a bundle deal, and hit the road. The best trips don't have to break the bank.
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