Pacific Northwest Top Spot For Summer Travel
Nearly 60% of summer travelers will be driving to their vacation destinations so to help with the journey the personal finance website WalletHub has released a report to help folks find the sights and savings along the way. WalletHub’s road-trip report compared the 50 U.S. states in terms of 21 relevant metrics that speak to each state’s suitability to summer travelers with a dual mission of fun and frugality. The data set ranges from average gas prices to the quality of roads to the number of attractions.
The Pacific Northwest region shown brightest with Oregon taking the top spot and both Washington and Idaho making the top ten. Mississippi, Alaska and Connecticut brought up the rear. For the full report, visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-for-summer-road-trips/4648/
Washington #6 as a Road-Trip Destination (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 8th – Number of Attractions
- 4th – Number of Nightlife Options per Capita
- 7th – Vehicle Miles Traveled per Capita
- 6th – Number of Scenic Byways
- 29th – Lowest Price of Camping
- 1st – Driving Laws Rating
- 8th – Number of Fatalities per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled
Overall Rank
State | Total Score | “Driving & Lodging Costs” Rank | “Road Conditions & Safety” Rank | “Fun & Scenic Attractions” Rank | |
1 | Oregon | 60.50 | 40 | 5 | 2 |
2 | Nevada | 59.35 | 10 | 29 | 3 |
3 | Utah | 59.22 | 17 | 8 | 7 |
4 | North Carolina | 56.08 | 13 | 25 | 6 |
5 | Minnesota | 56.06 | 27 | 2 | 20 |
6 | Washington | 55.59 | 42 | 12 | 4 |
7 | Idaho | 55.14 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
8 | Colorado | 53.11 | 21 | 20 | 15 |
9 | Louisiana | 52.26 | 2 | 43 | 14 |
10 | Vermont | 51.92 | 37 | 1 | 29 |