Save $1,500-2,500 on your trip: Book hotels in "Budget Hub" cities like Kansas City ($180/night average) or Dallas ($200/night), then fly or drive to premium cities like NYC, LA, or Miami for single-day match trips.
— Strategy developed from covering the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (June 14 - July 13, 2025) across 12 USA stadiums including MetLife, Mercedes-Benz Atlanta, and Hard Rock Miami. We tested hub-and-spoke travel patterns between budget and premium cities.
Average cost for 4-night stay (2 people, hotel + food + transport, excluding match tickets)
| City | Hotel (4 nights) | Food & Drink | Transport | Total | Savings vs NYC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Kansas City | $720 ($180/night) | $400 | $150 | $1,270 | Save $1,530 |
| 🟢 Dallas | $800 ($200/night) | $450 | $180 | $1,430 | Save $1,370 |
| 🟢 Atlanta | $880 ($220/night) | $500 | $200 | $1,580 | Save $1,220 |
| 🟡 Seattle | $960 ($240/night) | $550 | $220 | $1,730 | Save $1,070 |
| 🟡 Miami | $1,120 ($280/night) | $600 | $250 | $1,970 | Save $830 |
| 🔴 Boston | $1,200 ($300/night) | $650 | $250 | $2,100 | Save $700 |
| 🔴 Los Angeles | $1,400 ($350/night) | $700 | $300 | $2,400 | Save $400 |
| 🔴 New York | $1,600 ($400/night) | $800 | $400 | $2,800 | Baseline |
Pro Strategy: Stay in Kansas City or Dallas for $1,270-1,430 total, then fly to NYC/LA for single-day match trips (add $200-300 for positioning flights). Total savings: $1,000-1,200 vs staying in premium cities the entire trip.
Prices based on Booking.com averages (Dec 2025) for 3-star hotels 1-2 miles from stadiums. Food costs: mix of fast food ($15-20/meal) and sit-down restaurants ($40-60/meal). Transport: rideshare + public transit.
Most travel sites tell you to "book hotels near the stadium." That advice costs $2,000-3,000 extra for a week-long trip. Here's the smarter approach we tested during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
During the Club World Cup (June-July 2025), we based in Orlando suburbs ($140/night) and took day trips to Miami for premium matches. Saved $2,100 vs staying in Miami Gardens the entire time.
"Watched group stages at Inter&Co Stadium Orlando, flew to Miami for the final. Same matches, half the cost." — KickoffAdventures Editorial Team
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