20 vacation hot spots where short-term rental prices surge in the busy season — and how to avoid the markup

Short-term rentals at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri cost nearly twice as much in the summer, a Bankrate study found.

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• Short-term rental prices can surge by over 100% at some vacation hotspots, a Bankrate study found.
• The study named 20 places with the biggest rental prices surges, like Augusta, Georgia, and Vail.
• Travelers should book early and be flexible to avoid the hikes, a Bankrate data analyst said.

If you're heading to a vacation hotspot this summer...