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With nearly 80% of U.S. adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on 2025's Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips, along with expert commentary.
To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics. The data set ranges from the number of attractions to road conditions to costs.
To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics. The data set ranges from the number of attractions to road conditions to costs.
| Best States for Summer Road Trips: | Worst States for Summer Road Trips: | ||
| 1. Minnesota | 46. Montana | ||
| 2. New York | 47. Vermont | ||
| 3. Ohio | 48. Rhode Island | ||
| 4. Utah | 49. Connecticut | ||
| 5. Louisiana | 50. Delaware | ||
Best vs. Worst
- California has the highest number of scenic byways, which is 22 times higher than in Connecticut and Delaware, the states with the lowest.
- Mississippi has the lowest daily price for camping, which is 2.9 times lower than in California, the state with the highest.
- Texas has the lowest price for a three-star hotel room, which is 2.8 times lower than in Hawaii, the state with the highest.
- New Hampshire has the lowest number of car thefts per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4 times lower than in Washington, the state with the highest.
To view the full report and your state's rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-for-summer-road-trips/4648
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