Labor Day crowds filled Myrtle Beach as visitors enjoyed one last summer getaway, but many tourists noted the high costs associated with their trips, from gas to lodging and meals.
Travel Expenses:
- Pam Ryals (Virginia): “$80 one way”
- Ron Schibar (Pennsylvania): “$30” for gas due to good mileage
- Cordelia Riggins (North Carolina): Over “$40”
- Josh Miller (Ohio): “About $180”
Lodging Costs:
- Ryals: “About $1,500 for five days, four nights”
- Schibar: “$1,500 a week for a motel downtown”
- Riggins: About “$600 for two days”
- Miller: “$1,800 for the week”
Food Costs:
- Ryals: “$50 per person for a buffet, totaling $250 for five”
- Schibar: Spent about “$100 dining out”
- Riggins: Cooked their own food
- Miller: Approx. “$94 for a meal with his family”
Overall Perception:
Many visitors felt Myrtle Beach was more expensive than in previous years:
- Ryals: Noted higher costs compared to three years ago
- Schibar: Mentioned restaurant prices are high compared to other places
- Riggins: Agreed Myrtle Beach is becoming as expensive as other locations
- Miller: Just there for the experience
Additionally, AAA reported a national average of about $4.14 per gallon of regular gas, marking a significant increase from last year and the highest on record for Labor Day.
