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Discover your ideal United States vacation rental with real-time comparisons of 2,516,923 properties, featuring recommended options based on the property location, value for money, and verified guest reviews.

House Ocean City
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Fully equipped house with pool | Next to the beach

Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, United States
This Ocean City house rental features a pool, kitchen, balcony, and direct beach access, accommodating up to 12 guests.
from $609
per night
Very good(13 ratings)
from $609
per night
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Condo Ocean City
Condo ∙ 14 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Child-friendly condo with pool & terrace | Nature view | Close to the beach

Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, United States
This Ocean City condo offers a pool, fireplace, kitchen, and balcony, accommodating up to 14 guests for a perfect getaway.
from $346
per night
Outstanding(93 ratings)
from $346
per night
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House Ruidoso
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

Child-friendly house with barbeque & hot tub

Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States
This Ruidoso house rental features a hot tub, fireplace, and balcony, perfect for family gatherings of up to 12 guests.
from $438
per night
Outstanding(1 rating)
from $438
per night
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House Vass
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Vacation home with garden, private pool & BBQ

Vass, Little River, North Carolina, United States
This house rental in Vass features a private pool, fireplace, yard, and accommodates up to 12 guests for a fantastic getaway.
from $291
per night
Outstanding(6 ratings)
from $291
per night
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House Duck Creek Village
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

House with jacuzzi | Mountain view

Duck Creek Village, Kane County, Utah, United States
This house rental in Duck Creek Village features a kitchen, fireplace, hot tub, and stunning mountain views, accommodating up to six guests.
from $218
per night
Very good(9 ratings)
from $218
per night
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House Sunriver
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Vacation home with pool, hot tub & barbeque

Sunriver, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States
This Sunriver house rental offers a pool, hot tub, and ample space for 10, perfect for family gatherings and events.
from $167
per night
Outstanding(5 ratings)
from $167
per night
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House Branford
House ∙ 15 guests ∙ 8 bedrooms

House with terrace, yard & grill | Nature view

Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
This waterfront house rental in Branford features a kitchen, fireplace, and yard with beach access, perfect for 15 guests.
from $1,227
per night
Outstanding(40 ratings)
from $1,227
per night
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Cabin Bar Harbor
Cabin ∙ 5 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage with yard, barbeque & patio

Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United States
This Bar Harbor cabin features a fireplace, kitchen, yard, and parking, welcoming pets and accommodating up to five guests.
from $123
per night
Excellent(236 ratings)
from $123
per night
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House Myrtle Beach
House ∙ 11 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Child-friendly spacious vacation home with patio, barbeque & heated pool | Next to the beach | Pets are welcome

Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, United States
This Myrtle Beach house rental offers a heated pool, fireplace, and pet-friendly space for up to 11 guests to unwind.
from $248
per night
Outstanding(144 ratings)
from $248
per night
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Cabin Pigeon Forge
Cabin ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Cabin with grill, hot tub & patio | Nature view

Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
This cabin in Pigeon Forge offers a hot tub, fireplace, kitchen, and mountain views, accommodating up to 10 guests.
from $163
per night
from $163
per night
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House Himrod
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Big house with barbecue & patio | Lake view

Himrod, Milo, New York, United States
This waterfront house in Himrod offers a kitchen, balcony, fireplace, and parking, accommodating up to 8 guests for a perfect getaway.
from $386
per night
Outstanding(31 ratings)
from $386
per night
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Cabin Key West
Cabin ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with private pool & BBQ | Near West Martello Tower | Nature view

Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States
This Key West cabin features a private heated pool, balcony, and kitchen, accommodating up to four guests for an unforgettable stay.
from $184
per night
Outstanding(10 ratings)
from $184
per night
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Apartment Otter Rock
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Apartment with pool, sauna & grill | Sea view

Otter Rock, Lincoln County, Oregon, United States
This waterfront apartment in Otter Rock features beach access, a pool, hot tub, and stunning ocean views from the balcony.
from $97
per night
from $97
per night
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House Sunriver
House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

Children-friendly pleasant house with pool, hot tub & barbecue | Good for workation | Pet-friendly

Sunriver, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States
This Sunriver house rental features a pool, hot tub, and ample space for 14, perfect for family gatherings and events.
from $718
per night
Outstanding(4 ratings)
from $718
per night
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House Mākaha
House ∙ 15 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

Vacation home with garden, grill & patio

Mākaha, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
This house rental in Mākaha offers beach access, a yard, and a balcony, perfect for families seeking a memorable getaway.
from $399
per night
from $399
per night
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Vacation homes and rentals with a yard

House  Lander
from $68
per night
House ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Children-friendly beautiful house with barbeque, yard & sauna

Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Yard
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House  Santa Fe
from $900
per night
House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

House with yard & grill | Mountain view | Good for workation

4.8
Outstanding(3 ratings)
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States
Yard
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House  South Padre Island
from $142
per night
House ∙ 13 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Fully equipped charming house with barbeque & yard | Pets are welcome

South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Yard
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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning

House  Cheektowaga
from $206
per night
House ∙ 9 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation home with 3 rooms for 9 persons

4.2
Very good(57 ratings)
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York, United States
Air conditioning
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House  Lake Odessa
from $836
per night
House ∙ 16 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Children-friendly vacation home with jacuzzi, patio & barbeque | Lake view | Suitable for remote work

4.9
Outstanding(25 ratings)
Lake Odessa, Odessa Township, Michigan, United States
Air conditioning
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House  Livingston County
from $251
per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-friendly ample vacation home with garden, patio & BBQ | Lake view

4.7
Excellent(19 ratings)
Livingston County, New York, United States
Air conditioning
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Vacation houses with Balconies or Patios

House  Willis
from $499
per night
House ∙ 18 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House with pool & grill | Lake view

Willis, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Balcony/Patio
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House  Anthem at Merrill Ranch
from $114
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-friendly ample house with grill, pool & yard | Pet-friendly

Anthem at Merrill Ranch, Florence, Arizona, United States
Balcony/Patio
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House  Hilton Head Island
from $1,137
per night
House ∙ 17 guests ∙ 7 bedrooms

House with private pool, BBQ & terrace | Nature view

4.9
Outstanding(120 ratings)
Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
Balcony/Patio
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Budget-friendly rental options

Enjoy affordable vacation rentals in the USA offering exceptional value for money

House Lake Charles
from $354
per night
House ∙ 16 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House with barbecue | Lake view

4.5
Excellent(17 ratings)
Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Condo Alta Mesa Community Association
from $128
per night
Condo ∙ 5 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Fully equipped ample condo with terrace, heated pool & hot tub

4.6
Excellent(14 ratings)
Alta Mesa Community Association, Mesa, Arizona, United States
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Condo Destin
from $214
per night
Condo ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Fully equipped condo with heated pool & terrace | Nature view | Close to the beach | Perfect for remote work

5.0
Outstanding(48 ratings)
Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
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Top-Rated Vacation rentals in the USA

Book the highest-rated United States vacation rentals, rated by real guests for comfort, location, cleanliness, services and value for money

Apartment Oak Island
from $157
per night
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Holiday apartment for 2 persons

4.6
Excellent(20 ratings)
Oak Island, Smithville, North Carolina, United States
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House Mary Esther
from $183
per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House with terrace & barbeque | Suitable for remote work

5.0
Outstanding(7 ratings)
Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
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Cabin Dillsboro
from $127
per night
Cabin ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-friendly cabin with terrace, BBQ & yard

5.0
Outstanding(141 ratings)
Dillsboro, Clay Township, Indiana, United States
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Dawn S.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

The cabin was perfect for our group We had 8 families The king beds with private bathrooms were perfect! The two rooms with double bunk beds worked well for the kids. The kitchen is spacious The pool and hot tub were great

Reviewed on 4/4/2026 | Group
Cabin Pigeon Forge
from $833
per night
Cabin ∙ 46 guests ∙ 10 bedrooms
5.0
Outstanding(3 ratings)
Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
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Jennifer O.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

Perfect! Cute, clean, had all the essentials, and I LOVED the keyless entry! So much better than keeping track of key cards.

Reviewed on 4/3/2026 | Family
Condo Panama City Beach
from $75
per night
Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
4.4
Very good(12 ratings)
Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida, United States
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John W.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay during the month (March) at 1020 Karney Drive. It was our first time doing this so we were very pleased with how it met our needs. We would love to do it again next year but unfortunately this property has already been reserved. We will continue to try to find something similar in The Villages for next year in February - March.

Reviewed on 4/2/2026 | Couple
House Lady Lake
from $155
per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
4.7
Excellent(3 ratings)
Lady Lake, Lake County, Florida, United States
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David S.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

This stay was immaculate and so welcoming. The hosts thought of EVERYTHING! Kitchen was stocked with everything youbwpuld need to cook a feast. The back yard is an oasis with the most lovely outdoor patio. Check in was a breeze. Excellent service and communication as well. Cant wait to stay there again!

Reviewed on 4/2/2026 | Family
House Tatum Ranch
from $262
per night
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
5.0
Outstanding(1 rating)
Tatum Ranch, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Jean J.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

It was absolutely wonderful! Our family thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay here and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We’re already looking forward to coming back again soon!

Reviewed on 3/31/2026 | Family
Cabin Gatlinburg
from $366
per night
Cabin ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
5.0
Outstanding(1 rating)
Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
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Cory B.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

It was absolutely amazing if you was gorgeous the house was gorgeous the pool table was fun The View was amazing if I if I had to complain about anything there was only one small problem and that was the hot tub did not have enough water in it other than that everything is perfect will definitely be renting again from you guys

Reviewed on 3/31/2026 | Family
Cabin Gatlinburg
from $246
per night
Cabin ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
5.0
Outstanding(2 ratings)
Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
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James R.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

The new floors were slippery we had to buy throw rugs to put on key walk areas everything else was good and location excellent

Reviewed on 3/31/2026 | Family
Condo Okaloosa Island
from $165
per night
Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
4.7
Excellent(27 ratings)
Okaloosa Island, Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
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Jessica T.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

The unit was nice. Very sparse in the kitchen, so plan to bring cooking items you need. There was no toaster. The pool is not heated for March. Very close and easy walk to the beach.

Reviewed on 3/31/2026 | Family
Condo Destin
from $92
per night
Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
4.0
Very good(2 ratings)
Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
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Holly S.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

We really enjoyed staying at this vacation rental. The house is definitely a bit worn but that's pretty typical for beach rentals. Besides that, it's in an awesome location, it has everything you would need (plenty of towels and kitchen ware), and it was cozy with incredible views. The whole process was super easy (though the 10 am check out is a little too early). I would definitely recommend! We enjoyed the proximity to the water and town and loved the deck out front. It was so easy to walk to town or along the water. My friend brought her dog, and enjoyed the fact that dog bowls were provided.

Reviewed on 3/30/2026 | Group
House Yachats
from $205
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
4.6
Excellent(191 ratings)
Yachats, Lincoln County, Oregon, United States
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Popular Features & Amenities in the USA

  • Pet-friendly (773,071)
  • Pool (1,226,968)
  • WiFi (2,270,852)
  • Kitchen (1,607,447)
  • Air conditioning (2,144,786)
  • TV (2,177,733)
  • Parking (180,641)
  • Washing machine (1,460,327)
  • Balcony/patio (813,055)
  • Microwave (1,797,213)
  • Grill (957,650)
  • Hot tub (410,392)

United States is a good vacation spot if you want a rental with a pool, as 50% of the accommodations provide one. Also, more hotel room provide a pool than condo. On average, hotel room with pools in United States accommodate 10 vacationers and cost $468 per night. nearly half of United States's properties including a pool are within two miles of water, divide your time between the pool and the waterfront

Price and Availability Index in the USA

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Vacation Rental Price Information in the USA

The pricing graph above will give you more insights on vacation rental prices in the USA. Prices are higher in December and reach an average of $522 per night (12/26 – 1/2), making it the most expensive time to book a vacation rental in the USA. United States is most affordable in April (4/11 – 4/18), when average accommodation prices are $454 a night.

Rental availability information in the USA

Have a look at the above graph to see the average availability of vacation rentals in the USA. The most challenging week to find a rental in the next twelve months is in March (3/27 – 4/3). People tend to travel less to United States during a week in May (5/23 – 5/30) when only 30% of the rentals are booked.

A vacation home in the land of the American Dream, the USA

A melting pot of races and cultures, America is an experience – one that changes dramatically as you traverse its landscapes. From the Brooklyn Bridge to Nevada's casinos, your hands will be full. Experience it with a USA vacation rental.

What are the best activities for families in the USA?

Kids' day out

A top-rated attraction is the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C. It's free and houses 2000 animals (snapping turtles, pandas, bobcats, sea lions among others). In New York, kids can enjoy carriage rides or some row boating in Central Park after visiting the Bronx Zoo. Amusement park-style fun awaits at Walt Disney World in Florida, while Colorado's ski slopes will get them in the mood for a winter adventure.

Information about vacation rentals in the USA

🏡 Vacation rentals available 2,516,923 rentals
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $68
⭐ Popular amenities Pets allowed, Pool and Internet
🐾 Pet friendly homes 786,924 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 1,259,875 homes
A grey vacation cabin surrounded by the fall foliage of a dense forest with brown and orange leaves on trees
2025's top U.S. destinations for leaf peeping and cozy cabin stays surrounded by color

The HomeToGo Fall Foliage Index

Looking to catch peak color without raking through your savings? The HomeToGo 2025 Fall Foliage Index reveals the top 75 places in the U.S. to catch the season at its brightest—and book a vacation cabin or rental bargain.

Each destination in the index has been ranked using four key factors: the median cost of nearby vacation homes, how well it flies under the radar, the scenic punch of its autumn landscapes, and the variety of plant species putting on a show. The list stretches coast to coast, from Camden’s coppery coastlines in Maine to Ashland’s ember-lit hills in Oregon. Expect big views, crisp air, and just enough elbow room to enjoy it all in peace—whether staying in a lakefront cabin or mountain-view home.

Planning to leaf town soon? Find the full ranking, interactive map, and destination breakdowns below, and get ready to fall for your next getaway.

Revealed and ranked: The best destinations
in the U.S. for leaf peeping vacations

Rank
Destination
State
Affordability Score
Hidden Gem Score
Scenic Score
Flora Score
Total Score
Median Accommodation Price
#1 Harpers Ferry WV 9.08 8.89 9.06 7.68 34.71 $77.59
#2 Ely MN 9.45 9.52 6.71 8.86 34.54 $60.32
#3 Brevard NC 8.88 8.44 7.02 10.00 34.34 $87.00
#4 Manchester VT 9.03 7.80 9.30 7.83 33.96 $80.04
#5 Ashland OR 9.09 7.15 8.70 7.88 32.82 $77.29
#6 New Paltz NY 8.13 8.99 7.29 7.83 32.24 $122.03
#7 Camden ME 7.67 7.69 8.17 8.57 32.10 $143.84
#8 Bayfield WI 7.23 9.21 6.24 9.23 31.91 $164.49
#9 Roan Mountain TN 9.40 9.78 5.43 7.24 31.85 $62.64
#10 Gorham NH 9.21 9.78 6.59 6.25 31.83 $71.53
#11 Durango CO 8.42 6.01 9.78 7.59 31.80 $108.65
#12 Woodstock NH 7.74 7.85 9.12 7.06 31.77 $140.36
#13 Marietta OH 9.13 8.13 7.49 6.89 31.64 $75.40
#14 Custer SD 8.82 7.96 5.67 8.82 31.27 $89.82
#15 Weston VT 10.00 9.66 5.68 5.87 31.21 $34.37
#16 Hood River OR 8.33 6.81 6.49 9.51 31.14 $112.81
#17 Jim Thorpe PA 8.48 7.23 8.13 7.27 31.11 $105.56
#18 Floyd VA 6.51 10.00 5.31 9.00 30.82 $198.36
#19 Stowe VT 6.28 6.48 9.89 8.15 30.80 $208.80
#20 Taos NM 8.11 6.34 6.62 9.65 30.72 $123.11
#21 Boone NC 8.63 5.98 6.83 9.17 30.61 $98.60
#22 Pella IA 9.76 9.91 5.48 5.42 30.57 $45.63
#23 Spearfish SD 9.24 8.71 5.95 6.44 30.34 $70.18
#24 Abingdon VA 8.88 9.10 5.46 6.82 30.26 $87.00
#25 Cedarburg WI 8.55 9.95 5.27 6.30 30.07 $102.47
#26 Greenville ME 9.13 6.29 8.43 6.18 30.03 $75.40
#27 Littleton NH 8.78 8.52 5.69 7.01 30.00 $91.64
#28 Mount Vernon IA 9.24 9.63 5.05 6.00 29.92 $70.18
#29 Munising MI 7.87 7.55 7.58 6.86 29.86 $134.56
#30 Nederland CO 9.62 7.38 6.10 6.52 29.62 $52.33
#31 Sandpoint ID 9.23 8.21 5.33 6.81 29.58 $70.57
#32 Grand Marais MN 8.66 8.15 5.75 6.94 29.50 $97.44
#33 Newberry MI 9.75 9.45 5.13 5.13 29.46 $46.21
#34 Crested Butte CO 7.16 6.85 9.50 5.93 29.44 $167.58
#35 Grafton VT 8.15 9.27 5.78 6.20 29.40 $121.10
#36 Union WV 8.93 9.94 5.10 5.36 29.33 $84.68
#37 Jefferson NH 7.55 9.13 5.76 6.87 29.31 $149.45
#38 Grand Lake CO 8.46 6.76 5.73 8.29 29.24 $106.62
#39 Blowing Rock NC 8.38 6.96 6.46 7.40 29.20 $110.20
#40 Red Lodge MT 9.47 8.83 5.10 5.69 29.09 $59.39
#41 Ligonier PA 9.25 9.36 5.06 5.41 29.08 $69.50
#42 Salida CO 8.71 7.88 6.37 5.83 28.79 $94.83
#43 Lead SD 8.84 9.41 5.04 5.44 28.73 $88.97
#44 Milford PA 9.18 8.79 5.32 5.42 28.71 $72.75
#45 Cazenovia NY 7.47 9.88 5.10 6.17 28.62 $153.12
#46 Wellsboro PA 8.33 9.03 5.67 5.54 28.57 $112.81
#47 Eureka Springs AR 8.72 5.58 6.09 8.17 28.56 $94.35
#48 Breckenridge CO 8.01 5.40 7.88 7.16 28.45 $127.99
#49 Phillips WI 8.57 9.47 5.10 5.28 28.42 $101.50
#50 Jackson NH 6.62 7.45 7.21 6.86 28.14 $192.85
=#51 French Lick IN 9.17 8.58 5.09 5.19 28.03 $73.27
=#51 Philipsburg MT 8.01 9.92 5.01 5.09 28.03 $127.60
#53 Highlands NC 8.34 6.42 6.37 6.87 28.00 $112.19
#54 Aspen CO 5.00 6.51 10.00 6.45 27.96 $269.07
#55 Lake Placid NY 6.98 6.54 8.02 6.39 27.93 $176.03
#56 Cashiers NC 6.51 9.33 5.55 6.40 27.79 $198.36
#57 Gatlinburg TN 8.49 5.00 8.99 5.21 27.69 $105.17
=#58 Leavenworth WA 7.24 6.15 7.60 6.64 27.63 $163.79
=#58 Pagosa Springs CO 9.22 5.89 6.32 6.20 27.63 $71.02
#60 Decorah IA 8.72 8.64 5.25 5.00 27.61 $94.54
#61 Heber City UT 8.23 8.05 5.09 6.22 27.59 $117.55
#62 Nashville IN 8.38 5.23 7.18 6.37 27.16 $110.41
#63 Eureka MT 8.22 8.27 5.15 5.20 26.84 $118.03
#64 Galena IL 8.01 6.71 5.47 6.54 26.73 $127.60
#65 Ellijay GA 8.14 5.47 6.38 6.66 26.65 $121.80
#66 Deadwood SD 8.48 7.20 5.11 5.85 26.64 $105.85
#67 Blue Ridge GA 8.12 5.36 6.68 6.45 26.61 $122.72
#68 Mentone AL 8.69 6.60 5.17 6.14 26.60 $95.78
#69 Dahlonega GA 8.46 5.73 5.44 6.95 26.58 $106.72
#70 Damariscotta ME 5.17 9.84 5.16 6.33 26.50 $261.00
#71 Clayton NY 8.78 7.09 5.08 5.51 26.46 $91.64
#72 Ellicottville NY 8.08 7.31 5.17 5.27 25.83 $124.70
#73 Hermann MO 7.57 7.27 5.19 5.61 25.64 $148.29
#74 Mineral Bluff GA 8.41 6.64 5.00 5.12 25.17 $109.04
#75 Monterey VA 7.53 6.11 5.08 5.50 24.22 $150.53

America's top destinations for leaf peeping trips, mapped

More about the top five destinations for fall foliage

From West Virginia to southwest Oregon, find out a bit more about the five top-ranking spots with the overviews below, and decide which leaf peeping break is the right choice for you this fall:

1. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Set at the point where the Shenandoah River meets the Potomac, Harpers Ferry offers a scenic front-row seat to the changing season. The surrounding ridgelines, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, are laced with trails and picturesque drives ideal for fall color.

Median nightly price per person for a vacation rental: $77.59

2. Ely, Minnesota

Tucked into the northern reaches of Minnesota, Ely is a gateway to the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest. In autumn, trees such as maple and aspen dominate the landscape, turning backcountry drives and lakeside hikes into full-scale color studies.

Median nightly price per person for a vacation rental: $60.32

A scenic road winding through trees by Ely, Minnesota

3. Brevard, North Carolina

On the edge of Pisgah National Forest, Brevard is surrounded by high-altitude forest known for its extended leaf season. Explore the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway or nearby mountain overlooks for long-range views over the Blue Ridge in transition.

Median nightly price per person for a vacation rental: $87.00

4. Manchester, Vermont

Flanked by the Green Mountains and surrounded by hardwood forest rich in sugar maple and birch, Manchester is a standout for early autumn color. Nearby drives along Route 7 or up to Equinox Skyline Drive offer wide valley views and dense forest canopies in flux.

Median nightly price per person for a vacation rental: $80.04

5. Ashland, Oregon

Ashland’s foothill location at the edge of the Siskiyou Mountains delivers a blend of oak, maple, and conifer in autumn tones. The surrounding Rogue Valley and drivable access to forested hills make it a quiet stronghold for fall color in the Pacific Northwest.

Median nightly price per person for a vacation rental: $77.29

Methodology: How this guide was produced

A list of 75 U.S. destinations renowned for their fall foliage scenery and for which internal exclusive HomeToGo vacation rental price and traveler demand data was compiled. In order to rank these destinations, four data points were researched: the median nightly cost per person for vacation accommodation, the search volume for vacation rental stays in the area, each park's scenic appeal, and the number of plant species in each destination. After obtaining the raw data, each data point was assigned a representative numerical value between 5 and 10, with 5 representing the lowest data point and 10 representing the highest data point. The hypothetical "perfect score" would be 40 out of 40. The following equation was used in order to calculate this for every factor:

Score(i) = 5 · (x(i) - xmin ) / (xmax - xmin ) + 5

Affordability Score: Exclusive internal HomeToGo cost data was used to find the median nightly price per person for vacation accommodation in each area with a check-in date between September 22, 2025 - December 21, 2025. The area with the lowest median nightly price per person was awarded a maximum score of 10, and the remaining locations were awarded a score of 5 or higher.

Hidden Gem Score: Exclusive internal HomeToGo demand data was used to find the search volume for vacation rental stays in each area with a check-in date between September 22, 2025 - December 21, 2025. The area with the lowest search volume was awarded a maximum score of 10, and the remaining locations were awarded a score of 5 or higher.

Scenic Score: Flickr was used to find the number of photographs featuring each area's foliage as the subject. The most frequently photographed destination was given a score of 10, and the remaining areas were awarded a score of 5 or higher.

Flora Score: Information from iNaturalist was used to pinpoint the number of observed plant species in each area. The area with the most species was given a score of 10, and the remaining areas were awarded a score of 5 or higher.

Data was collected in August 2025 and is subject to change.

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What is the typical price per night for a vacation rental in the USA?

Prices for vacation rentals in the USA start from $68 per night. Nightly prices for house rentals are $678 on average. Condos in the USA cost $519 per night on average.

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