North Dakota

North Dakota is cheap vacation spot

For the third year in a row, North Dakota leads the nation as the least expensive place for a family of four to vacation. While AAA recommends travelers budget $244 per day on national average for 2008 travels, those vacationing in North Dakota have the enjoyment of budgeting much less - approximately $85 less than the national average.

According to AAA's Annual Vacation Cost Survey, North Dakota has an average daily cost of $159 for food and lodging, compared to the national daily average of $244. Hawaii, at $793 per day, remained the state with the highest daily cost.

Neighboring Minnesota's 2008 average daily cost is $50 higher than North Dakota's. And, Wisconsin's daily average was $47 greater than North Dakota.

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