The Most Expensive Summer Destinations in Maryland

July 10, 2019

According to a new survey from CheapHotels.org, Saint Michaels — the iconic and historic waterfront community on the Chesapeake Bay — is the most expensive destination for summer travel in Maryland based on the cost of lodging.

The survey compared 20 destinations throughout the state of Maryland, looking at hotel rates throughout the months of July and August. For each destination, the survey established the price for the most affordable double rooms at properties rated 3 stars or higher.

Saint Michaels visitors pay, on average, $202 per night to stay in the most affordable double room in the city. In second place, National Harbor, just outside Washington, D.C., charges an average $198 per night. Rounding out the podium, Ocean City guests pay an average $163 per night.

Maryland’s capital of Annapolis offers slightly more affordable room rates this summer, at an average $157 per night, as the fifth most-expensive summer destination in the state. Travelers in search of a more budget-friendly destination should look to Baltimore, where room rates start at an average $100 per night.

Average Rates for Top 20 Maryland Destinations (July 1–Aug. 31, 2019)

• Saint Michaels $202
• National Harbour $198
• Ocean City $163
• Frederick $160
• Annapolis $157
• Easton $154
• Rock Hall $142
• Salisbury $139
• Bethesda $137
• Cambridge $120
• Waldorf $118
• Columbia $114
• College Park $112
• Rockville $107
• Silver Spring $104
• Laurel $102
• Gaithersburg $102
• Belcamp $98
• Baltimore $95
• Hagerstown $92

About the Methodology

The survey compared 20 destinations in Maryland, mainly selected based on the total number of hotel rooms. For each destination, the price for the cheapest available double room was established for the following time periods: July 10–13, July 22–25, Aug. 8–11, and Aug. 24–27. Based on that data, an average nightly price was established for each destination. Only centrally-located hotels rated at least 3 stars were included. Rates were established at the end of June based on research conducted on hotel comparison websites.

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Holly Riddle, press@cheaphotels.org, Phone: 859 475 7727