One Carolina Ranks Best State For Road Trips While The Other Ranks Worst

When you think of North and South Carolina, we have a lot of options for summer road trips. With school out and plenty of warm weather, summer is the perfect…

Nicole Weaver

Published Jun 29, 2023 6:27 AM EDT

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When you think of North and South Carolina, we have a lot of options for summer road trips. With school out and plenty of warm weather, summer is the perfect time to hit the road for a getaway. Travel options are pretty much endless and Americans are eager to go, with research showing 80% of American adults are planning to take some sort of road trip this summer. Deciding on a destination can be tough, but a new report may help you narrow it down.

WalletHub has just released its list of 2023’s Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips.
They compared all 50 states across 32 key metrics to find the most fun, scenic and budget-friendly road-trip destinations.
The states were ranked on factors including the average gas prices, the cost of a hotel room, traffic congestion, number of attractions, theme parks and zoos, as well as summer weather.
Based on all of that, Texas tops the list as the best state for a road trip this summer. It scores in the top 10 for both activities and cost.
Rhode Island comes in dead last, making it the worst state for a summer road trip.

2023’s Top 10 Best States for a Summer Road Trip