Laredo ranks sixth-worst city in America for staycations, says WalletHub

WalletHub's analysis placed Laredo as the sixth-worst city in the U.S. for staycations, coming in at No. 177 out of 182 metropolitan areas. The report points out Laredo's poor performance in food and entertainment, factors that could influence local vacation decisions as costs continue to rise.

BRIC Team

Jul 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Laredo ranks sixth-worst city in America for staycations, says WalletHub

Key Takeaways

•Laredo ranked No. 177 out of 182 cities, making it the sixth-worst location for staycations in the U.S.
•Laredo scored a low 173 for food and entertainment options, highlighting its lack of dining attractions.
•Brownsville was ranked No. 133, indicating it also struggles with staycation appeal.
•San Antonio, Austin, and Houston ranked in the top half for staycations, with San Antonio at No. 55.
•WalletHub's analysis used data from the U.S. Census Bureau and TripAdvisor to evaluate staycation metrics.

WalletHub's latest analysis paints a dim picture for South Texas staycations. Laredo, Brownsville, and Corpus Christi all scored low among 182 U.S. metro areas. Laredo hit No. 177 — sixth-worst nationwide for local vacations.

Study looked at recreation,dining,entertainment,and what they call "rest and relaxation." Laredo tanked in food and entertainment, scoring 173 of 182. Rest and relaxation wasn't much better at 159. Dead last in public golf courses per capita.

Brownsville wasn't far behind at No. 133. Corpus Christi, once dubbed one of the most boring cities in 2025,landed at No. 115. WalletHub analysts pulled data from U.S. Census Bureau, TripAdvisor,checking things like movie ticket prices and summer weather.

Orlando, Florida,shines as staycation paradise. Not just Disney. Tons of other attractions. Adam McCann from WalletHub says Orlando has amusement parks, water parks,more… That's why it ranks high.

But not all Texas cities fared poorly . San Antonio,Austin,Houston — all in top half for staycations. San Antonio at No. 55,Austin No. 28, Houston No. 26. Austin,San Antonio scored high in food,entertainment . Rest and relaxation? Not so much.

With essentials like groceries, gas rising,families may rethink vacation plans. WalletHub's findings could sway some to stick closer to home. Not all cities offer same staycation perks…

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