FLORIDA — According to WalletHub’s recent rankings published this month, the Orlando metropolitan area deserves a spot on your summer travel itinerary.
Orlando moved up two places from last year, when it ranked as number three.
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This year, according to the personal finance site WalletHub, the Orlando metropolitan area ranks higher than the previous top-ranked metro area of Atlanta, Georgia.
Specialists analyzed 100 American locations popular for summer trips, considering factors such as travel expenses and inconveniences, local prices, points of interest, climate conditions, recreational options, and security measures.
Ultimately, the Orlando metropolitan area secured the top spot.
The ranking of the Orlando metropolitan area is as follows:
- Total Score: 68.34
- Travel expenses and inconveniences: 24
- Local costs: 10
- Attractions: 11
- Weather: 62
- Activities: 1
- Safety: 50
According to WalletHub’s yearly study, “Orlando, Florida tops the list for ideal summer getaways due to its extensive array of attractions such as expansive theme parks. The briefest trips to Orlando from key urban centers feature nonstop flights starting at just $322.”
Interestingly, the cheapest rate for a three-star hotel room in Orlando comes down to just $42 per night, making it quite budget-friendly. Additionally, the metropolitan area offers numerous dining options with good quality at reasonable prices.
Orlando similarly excels in the abundance of water parks, boat tours, ice cream parlors, coffee shops, malls, and spas, offering places for excitement as well as relaxation.
Miami, another metropolitan area in Florida, enhanced its ranking and secured the ninth position overall. Meanwhile, Tampa dropped seven places to become the twelfth top summer destination.
Those looking for affordable travel expenses and minimal inconveniences might be disappointed in Cape Coral, as it boasts some of the highest costs among similar destinations, according to WalletHub.
The town of Lee County similarly boasts fewer attractions compared to others, alongside Palm Bay, North Port, and Deltona.
People living in Florida who want to enjoy some sunshine this summer can check out locations such as Lake Kissimmee, Miami, the Florida Keys, Everglades National Park, or St. George Island.
Moreover, the Sunshine State boasts numerous beaches like those found in Pensacola, Jacksonville, Destin, Panama City, and Fort Walton.
Adrenaline junkies can experience the rush of speeding at the
Daytona International Speedway’s NASCAR Driving Experience
summer events.
Are you still looking for things to do this summer? Consider visiting places like Legoland Florida Resort, Bonnet Springs Park, Camp Margaritaville Auburndale, the Florida Children’s Museum, the Watermelon Festival, Orlando Seafood Festival, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, or SeaWorld.
Check out the complete methodology employed for the scoring process here.
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