These Are The Best And Worst FL Cities For Staycations: Report

FLORIDA — With the rise of inflation, some Floridians may opt for staycations instead of vacations this summer. That's why WalletHub made a list of fun-filled yet wallet-friendly cities for staycations.

If you're looking to stay home or close to home this summer, the personal finance website ranked the best and worst cities for staycations in the U.S. Eleven Florida cities made the top 175 and two landed in the top 10.

"It's fun to visit an exotic location on vacation, but during rougher economic times, a staycation can save you a lot of money while being just as memorable," WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe said. "Not only do you avoid the cost of overnight accommodations and minimize travel costs, but you can also discover all kinds of fun activities close to home that you might not have tried out otherwise. Plus, you'll feel more rested if you spend less time in transit and more time sleeping in your own bed."

Orlando took the top spot in the nation, followed by Honolulu, Hawaii; Cincinnati, Ohio; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Tampa.

These are the cities in Florida that made the rankings. National rankings are in parentheses:

1. Orlando (No. 1)
2. Tampa (No. 5)
3. Fort Lauderdale (No. 16)
4. St. Petersburg (No. 33)
5. Miami (No. 42)
6. Jacksonville (No. 67)
7. Cape Coral (No. 82)
8. Tallahassee (No. 103)
9. Pembroke Pines (No. 125)
10. Port St. Lucie (No. 133)
11. Hialeah (No. 175)

Orlando scored best in the nation for food & entertainment options, was 18th overall for rest & relaxation options, and 24th for recreation options; Tampa was third in the nation for rest and relaxation, 13th for food & entertainment options, and 40th for recreation offerings.

Fort Lauderdale ranked third in the country for recreation offerings; Miami scored fifth for food & entertainment options.

Read the full list of the best and worst cities for staycations on WalletHub.