Most affordable cities for backpacking in the U.S. 2024, by daily price
New Orleans was the most affordable city for backpackers in the United States as of January 2024. According to the source, backpackers could expect to spend around 94.7 U.S. dollars per day in the city. This figure includes a dorm bed at a cheap hostel, three budget meals, two public transportation rides, one paid cultural attraction, and three cheap beers (as an “entertainment fund”).
