The entrance to the Pfister Hotel on North Jefferson Street in downtown Milwaukee, on July 11, 2019. According to Upgraded Points, the average nightly cost of a hotel in Milwaukee is $350.50, as opposed to $138.31 for an Airbnb. Travelers have plenty of accommodation choices when they travel this summer thanks to the emergence of home-sharing platforms like Airbnb, making it easier to save on their stay.
“Hotels have long been the go-to choice for travelers seeking comfort and convenience, but Airbnb has grown in popularity as an alternative, offering unique stays and a taste of local life,” Keri Stooksbury, editor-in-chief at Upgraded Points, said in a statement. “When choosing between comfort and uniqueness, cost plays a huge role, and we wanted to find just where you could find the best accommodation deals.
However, the difference was minimal in other cities like San Jose, California, and McAllen, Texas, where nightly rates were separated by just $1.50.Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Hotel average: $350.50 vs Airbnb average: $138.31Omaha, Nebraska — Hotel average: $343.30 vs Airbnb average: $145.06Charleston, South Carolina — Hotel average: $395.38 vs Airbnb average: $209.72