Traveling doesn't have to be expensive. Some of the best attractions in the United States are completely free, and you can find cheap hotel rooms to stay in style. Renting a car? Visit a walkable city and you won't need one. Traveling by plane? Buy a bus ticket and you'll be done.
USA TODAY 10Best enlisted the help of a panel of travel experts to select the top contenders in the budget travel category: America's Best Bus Service, Best Buffet Restaurant, Best Budget Hotel Brand, Best Free Attractions and Most Walkable Cities.
Now it's your turn to vote. Voting ends at noon ET on Monday, June 17th, and you can vote once per day per category.
To vote, click on each category below.
The most affordable hotel brand
When it comes to traveling, accommodation can easily be one of your biggest expenses, but you don't have to blow your budget or settle for a bland, characterless room to save money. Selected as the best by a panel of expert judges, these 20 hotel brands combine affordable rates, abundant amenities and frequent complimentary touches to make for a comfortable, wallet-friendly stay for business or leisure.
What's your favorite affordable hotel brand?
Vote: Best Affordable Hotel Brands »
Best buffet restaurant
Buffet restaurants are popular across the U.S. for good reason: they're affordable, convenient, and offer a variety of dishes and cuisines to suit a variety of tastes and preferences, making them a great option for group outings on a budget.
These buffet restaurants were selected by a jury of experts for offering quality food at affordable fixed prices, and now we need your help to choose the 10 winners.
Which buffet restaurant is your favorite?
Vote: Best Buffet Restaurants »
Best bus service
Traveling by bus in the United States offers a unique blend of comfort, convenience and adventure. Plus, buses are an environmentally friendly and economical option for people who want to explore vast landscapes and diverse cities without the hassle of driving themselves.
Many bus companies, including those voted the best bus companies in the United States by a panel of experts, offer amenities like free Wi-Fi, on-board restrooms and comfortable reclining seats so you can relax and enjoy your bus trip.
Which bus service do you think is the best?
Vote: Best Bus Services »
Best free attractions
Selected by a panel of travel experts as the best in the United States, a visit to one of these 20 free attractions can free up a lot of your travel budget for other things. Despite being free, in each case, you get much more out of it than you paid for.
What free tourist spot would you most like to visit?
Vote: Best Free Attractions »
The most walkable city
Visiting America's walkable cities offers many benefits for travelers looking to explore diverse sites, enjoy local culture, stay healthy, and especially save money — not to mention help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint.
Selected by a panel of travel experts for their walkability, these 20 cities offer a variety of activities, places to eat and stay, connected by pedestrian-friendly streets.
Which destination will you vote for?
Vote: Most walkable tourist city »
Please note that you can vote once per day in each category. The 10 nominees with the most votes in each category will be announced on Wednesday, June 26th.
