10 US Cities Where You Can Save Big on a Summer Trip

TripAdvisor's "Best Time to Book" report analyzed historical hotel pricing data to determine when room rates tend to be consistently less than the destination average. The report found that travelers who book a summer hotel stay in the U.S. within just one month of their trip can save as much as 15 percent compared to early year peak rates. Yet, some cities offer even greater savings potential.

Strong demand typically translates to expensive hotel rooms in New York City. However, booking within one month of your visit to the Big Apple can save you up to 40 percent on a hotel room compared to early year peak rates.

The average summer hotel pricing in Las Vegas on TripAdvisor is an affordable $161 per night. Similar to New York, booking within a month of your trip to Sin City can save you as much as 40 percent versus peak pricing. If you're looking to experience luxury in the heart of the Strip, consider The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Minneapolis may not be at the top of travelers' summer plans but that doesn't mean guests can't score a stellar hotel deal in the larger of the Twin Cities. Minneapolis offers maximum potential savings of 37 percent with the average summer hotel pricing on TripAdvisor coming in at a respectable $190 per night.

Whether you're looking for a hotel with a world-class rooftop hangout or simply experience one of America's best cities for free summer attractions, Washington, D.C. has it all. Plus, travelers booking their trip to the nation's capital within one month of travel can save more than one-third (34 percent) on their accommodation costs.

Of the 10 U.S. cities where travelers can save the most on a hotel stay this summer, Miami boasts the lowest average pricing on TripAdvisor at $153 per night. Compared to peak pricing, guests can save a maximum of 34 percent by timing their booking correctly. Keep in mind that the family-friendlyTrump International Beach Resort is offering savings all summer long.

The average summer hotel pricing in Philadelphia on TripAdvisor checks in at $202 per night and travelers booking their room within one month of check-in can save up to one-third (33 percent) on their stay versus peak rates.

New Orleans' average summer hotel pricing of $224 per night checks in just below the U.S. average of $236 per night. Still, visitors to the Big Easy can save a maximum of 31 percent versus peak pricing when they book within one month of their stay. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is an excellent place to begin your search in this always-entertaining and foodie-friendly destination.

Atlanta has never been more popular and yet travelers can still save more than 30 percent on a summer hotel stay when they time their booking just right. The average summer nightly room rate here on TripAdvisor comes in at just $184.

Contrary to Miami, San Francisco ranks tops among the 10 cities for highest average summer hotel pricing on TripAdvisor at $297 per night. Nonetheless, guests who book within one month of their trip can save an impressive 31 percent compared to peak pricing.

Travelers who book their hotel stay within one month of their trip to Pittsburgh can shave as much as one-quarter off of the total cost compared to peak pricing. The average summer hotel rate in the Steel City on TripAdvisor is $190 per night.