Travelers have more 420-travel options

In recent years, the popularity of marijuana has expanded rapidly. Today, marijuana is legal for adult use in 24 states and decriminalized or made available for legal medical use in many more, thanks to the work of NORML and MPP.

When mapping out travel plans, cannabis enthusiasts may wish to factor in the pot-friendliness of rentals as a consideration for their next vacation. Just in time for the annual April 20 celebrations, analysts crunched the numbers and reviews on vacation rental data from Airbnb and Bud and Breakfast, a rental site for marijuana-friendly lodging. Read the whole report at upgradedpoints.com. And while you’re at it, take a look at the compilation at 420 Events Roundup from EventHi.

Researchers interviewed a wide variety of sources on many key points of lodging, as they looked into which US cities have the most, most affordable and most expensive weed-friendly rentals — from 420-treehouses to cozy B&Bs that greet you with a welcome joint.

“For the time being,” the researchers concluded, “weed tourists can enjoy staying in bud-friendly bungalows in Columbus, Ohio, and Portland, Oregon, for under $150 a night or opt for one of Colorado’s numerous ‘mile high’ bed and breakfasts.” Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or simply canna-curious, TheLeafOnline thinks you will enjoy their roundup of cities with the most 420-friendly stays.

The 5 U.S. cities with the most 420-friendly rentals per 100K residents are:

1. Boulder, Colorado — 104.3
2. Burlington, Vermont — 87.5
3. Las Vegas, Nevada — 57.3
4. Scottsdale, Arizona — 46.5
5. Portland, Maine — 43.8

The 5 U.S. cities with the most affordable 420-friendly rentals are:

1. Columbus, Ohio — $127.64
2. Spokane, Washington — $141.67
3. Portland, Oregon — $149.65
4. St. Louis, Missouri — $154.47
5. Colorado Springs, Colorado — $170.67

The 5 U.S. cities with the least affordable 420-friendly rentals are:

1. San Diego, California — $360.21
2. Scottsdale, Arizona — $308.99
3. Phoenix, Arizona –- $304.25
4. Reno, Nevada — $291.00
5. Virginia Beach, Virginia — $286.00