Overview
- Expedia’s mid‑August data show fall lodging in the top 10 U.S. destinations averaging about 20% higher than summer and fall flights about 2% higher.
- Vrbo reported a 17% year‑over‑year rise in fall interest and said average nightly rates after summer are only roughly 5% below peak summer prices across its top listings.
- Both platforms flagged specific value pockets where fall savings remain, with Expedia naming Aspen, Anchorage, Bozeman, Fort Walton Beach, San Diego and Honolulu and Vrbo showing big beach discounts in Myrtle Beach, Orange Beach, Panama City Beach, Santa Rosa Beach and Ocean City.
- Travel companies recommend targeted tactics to find remaining deals, including bundling flights and hotels, using price alerts and tracking tools, watching for last‑minute drops, or waiting for post‑holiday pricing windows.
- The reports reflect each platform’s booking and search data for defined travel windows, so prices and deal availability may vary by carrier, independent hotels or other listing sites and could push more travelers to change timing or destinations.