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A moose and calf at Chimney Pond in Maine's Baxter State Park (Brenda Pike photo)
With 75% of U.S. adults saying they will take a road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips, along with expert commentary, to help people plan a fun and wallet-friendly trip.
WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics. The data set ranges from the number of attractions to road conditions to costs.
WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics. The data set ranges from the number of attractions to road conditions to costs.
| Best States for Summer Road Trips: | Worst States for Summer Road Trips: |
| 1. Texas | 46. Vermont |
| 2. Minnesota | 47. Montana |
| 3. New York | 48. Connecticut |
| 4. Louisiana | 49. Rhode Island |
| 5. Florida |
50. Delaware
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Best vs. Worst
- California has the highest number of scenic byways, which is 22 times higher than in Connecticut and Delaware, the states with the lowest.
- Mississippi has the lowest daily price for camping, which is 3.3 times lower than in California, the state with the highest.
- Arizona has the lowest price for a three-star hotel room, which is 3.1 times lower than in Alaska, the state with the highest.
- New Hampshire has the lowest number of car thefts per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7 times lower than in Colorado, the state with the highest.
To view the full report and your state's rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-for-summer-road-trips/4648
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