After reviewing rankings from a variety of travel sites to determine the nation’s most popular tourist cities, GOBankingRates used food and drink costs, the average nightly rate for the three least-expensive hotels in the area and airfare averages to determine the 29 most expensive travel destinations in the USA.

However, keep in mind that hotel rates were calculated based on October stays, and seasonality can drive prices up or down at some of these expensive tourist destinations. But even in these swank spots, there are ways savvy spenders can cut costs. Scroll through the gallery above for tips, or find affordable bed & breakfasts in each state below.