The State of Trip Costs

A family of four on vacation this summer will pay an average of $199 per day for food and lodging in the U.S., according to the American Automobile Assn.’s annual forecast. The costs vary by state.

Average daily expenses for a family of four

MOST EXPENSIVE STATES

1. Hawaii: $411

2. New York: $312

3. New Jersey: $272

4. California: $258

5. Louisiana: $257

LEAST EXPENSIVE STATES

1. North Dakota: $129

2. Nebraska: $137

3. South Dakota: $140

4. Iowa: $146

5. Kansas: $147