With Valentine’s Day spending hitting record highs this year, Philadelphia once again stood out as a hidden gem and a budget-friendly destination for couples, writes Amanda Hurley for FOX 29 Philadelphia.
The city once again ranked among the more affordable major metros where couples can enjoy Valentine’s Day without having to overspend. A budget of $150 per person can cover a romantic evening with dinner and drinks at several prominent restaurants.
Adding flowers typically costs between $80 and $115, while a hotel stay is the biggest expense at around $200 or more for the weekend. Budget-minded couples can opt for a $40 movie date package.
Valentine’s Day spending in Philadelphia closely mirrors the national average. Americans planned to spend a record $199.78 on gifts on average this year, up from $188.81 last year and above the previous high of $196.31 that was set in 2020. Overall spending is projected at $29.1 billion, exceeding last year’s $27.5 billion record.
“Much of that growth is driven by middle- and high-income shoppers who are expanding their gift lists to include friends, co-workers and even pets in addition to loved ones,” said NRF Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights Katherine Cullen.
Read more about how Philadelphia was ranked as one of the more affordable places for Valentine’s Day at FOX 29 Philadelphia.
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