Hotels.com and StubHub Unveil Best Football Road Trip Bargains Under $310

DALLAS, Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its mission to help travelers find their perfect place, Hotels.com^® has teamed up with StubHub to unveil the most affordable road trip ideas for football fans across the country. Hotels.com and StubHub found that many U.S. destinations allow fans to score a pair of tickets to a football game and a one night hotel stay for $310 or less.

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Hotel prices were based on the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI^®), which tracks real prices paid per room by Hotels.com customers during the first half of 2012 and compares that data with the same period in 2011. Football ticket prices were based on average prices on StubHub.com during September 2012.

Jacksonville led the way as the most affordable road trip, with the average cost of two football tickets and a one night stay of $196. The central region offers the most bargains, with St. Louis, Detroit and Kansas City all seeing average ticket prices of $71 or less, and room rates under $105. Other Central cities such as Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Cincinnati and Cleveland also offer fans an opportunity to go to a game and stay the night for $276 or less.

"Although North American hotel prices are up 5 percent from 2011, there are still great values to be had for the wanderlust traveler who is a passionate sports fan," said Victor Owens, vice president and general manager, Hotels.com North America. "As the StubHub data shows, there are plenty of affordable ways that football fans can see their favorite team play out-of-market."

In addition to Jacksonville in the Southern region, fans can also catch a game in Tampa for a total cost of $294. In the Western region, fans can venture to Phoenix for $302 or San Diego for $309.

For more information about the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index, visit www.hotel-price-index.com.

Press contacts:

Pat Burek – Finn Partners for Hotels.com
Phone: (212) 715-1542
Email: [email protected]

Taylor L. Cole, APR
Hotels.com North America
Phone: (469) 335-8442
Email: [email protected]

About the HPI^®

The HPI tracks the real prices paid per room by hotels.com customers around the world using a weighted average based on the number of rooms sold in each of the markets that hotels.com operates. The index started in 2004, and includes all bookings across the almost 140,000 properties in over 60 countries that make up the sample set of hotels from which prices are taken.

About Hotels.com^®
Hotels.com is a leading online accommodation booking brand. Through its global network of websites, Hotels.com, LP connects travelers with almost 155,000 properties around the world, ranging from international chains and all-inclusive resorts to local favorites and bed & breakfasts, together with all the information needed to book the perfect stay. Hotels.com, LP benefits from one of the largest hotel contracting teams in the industry, obtaining the best rates for its customers, and offers frequent sales, special deals and promotions. There are more than 7 million Guest Reviews on the websites from users who have actually stayed in the hotels to ensure customers can make an informed choice when booking. Through Hotels.com, LP's industry-leading loyalty program Welcome Rewards^®, customers can earn a free night for every 10 nights stayed at more than 85,000 hotels. Under its Price Match Guarantee, if a customer can find the same deal for less on a prepaid hotel, Hotels.com, LP will refund the difference. Travelers can book online or by contacting one of the multilingual call centers. Special apps for mobile phones and tablets can also be downloaded at www.hotels.com/deals/mobile_app/ enabling customers to book on the go with access to 20,000 last minute deals. Hotels.com publishes an award-winning twice-yearly review of international hotel room price trends called the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™, which is now produced in 31 individual country editions, with North American data available at www.hotel-price-index.com. Follow Hotels.com on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hotelsdotcom, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/hotelsdotcom and on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/hotelsdotcom. Hotels.com, LP is part of Expedia, Inc., the largest online travel company in the world with an extensive portfolio that includes some of the world's best-known brands. 

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About StubHub
StubHub is the world's largest ticket marketplace, enabling fans to buy and sell tickets to tens of thousands of sports, concert, theater and other live entertainment events. StubHub reinvented the ticket resale market in 2000 and continues to lead it through innovation. The company's unique online marketplace, dedicated solely to tickets, provides all fans the choice to buy or sell their tickets in a safe, convenient and highly reliable environment.  All transactions are processed and delivered by StubHub and backed by the company's FanProtect Guarantee™.  Company partners include the San Francisco Giants and University of Texas, along with over 60 teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NCAA, complemented with companies such as ESPN, Tickets.com, and Paciolan.

[1] Based on average football ticket prices on StubHub.com during September 2012

[2] Based on HPI data for the first half of 2012

[3] Total cost of two tickets and one night hotel stay

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