Best places to celebrate New Year's 2018 that don't cost a fortune

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Now is the time to book your New Year's travel.
A fun New Year's getaway doesn't have to cost a fortune.
The best time to book your trip is between November 26 and December 5, when you can save an average of $600 on airfare and hotels, according to data from Expedia.
You can travel to tropical destinations like the Bahamas for under $400 round trip.
It's common for New York City to come to mind when you think of New Year's Eve celebrations.

It's the most popular city for travelers to ring in the New Year, according to travel price comparison site Expedia, and the longtime host of one of the biggest New Year countdown parties in America, right in Times Square.

But as an already expensive destination, airfare and accommodations in New York City are even pricier during the holidays.

Luckily, a fun New Year's Eve getaway doesn't have to cost you a fortune.

In fact, you can travel to cities like Los Angeles and Seattle - and even tropical destinations like the Bahamas - for under $400 round trip.

The best time to book is between November 26 and December 5, when you can save an average of $600 on airfare and hotels, according to data from Expedia. If your travel plans are flexible - as in you don't have to be back in the office on January 2 - you may be able to save even more.

There's still time to choose a destination, even if you haven't booked airfare yet. Check out Expedia's list of the 10 best places to visit for New Year's Eve where round-trip airfare can be found for less than $400.

All flight prices are based on average airfare with a departure date of either December 30 or 31. Expedia also provided the average cost of a hotel on New Year's Eve for each location based on New Year's 2017.

Los Angeles

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Average round trip-ticket: $377

Average daily hotel rate: $219

Mexico City

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Average round-trip ticket: $372

Average daily hotel rate: $96