If you’re planning a summer getaway, you might be looking for the best ways to save some cash. Despite your best efforts, traveling to certain cities might cause you to dig a little deeper into your pockets.
According to the Global Business Travel Association, your destination will affect how much you’ll pay in travel-related taxes.
Its research shows that Chicago has the highest overall tax burden in the United States. The cost of dining out, renting a car, and staying at a hotel will cost you more than $40 a day. Not far behind is The Big Apple, which costs more than $39 a day.
The study took a look at the top 50 travel destinations for business travelers, however, these locations are also hot spots for leisure travel.
If you love Disney World, you’re in for a treat. Orlando is one of the 10 cities with the lowest tourism taxes.
Here’s a list of the worst cities and their combined daily travel taxes:
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Chicago ($41.04)
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New York ($38.65)
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Minneapolis, MN ($36.70)
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Kansas City, MO ($36.61)
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Indianapolis, IN ($36.00)
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Cleveland ($35.41)
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Boston, MA ($35.32)
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Seattle ($35.11)
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Nashville ($34.75)
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Houston ($34.16)