U.S. Cities With the Priciest Hotel Stays This Memorial Day Weekend


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Higher gas prices don't seem to be worrying travelers and it looks like summer travel will do well on its important first seasonal test as hotel stays this Memorial Day shape up to be more expensive than last year.

While gas prices are lower this Memorial Day weekend than in many previous years, hotel stays across the U.S. will come with higher price tags than last year. Priceline.com data show 21 of the top 25 destinations booked by U.S. travelers for hotel stays this upcoming weekend will see their average daily rates increase year-over-year, some significantly. For example, Orlando, Florida's average daily rate increased nearly 18% from last Memorial Day, $94 to $110.85 this year, while Washington D.C and Los Angeles' average d