The upcoming solar eclipse has plenty of implications beyond its astronomical significance. For the cities and towns situated around the solar eclipse's direct line of sight, the event means a heavy boost to the local economy.A report by Navan, a travel and expense management company, says bookings for hotels, flights and car rentals have surged by up to three times what they are the week before the eclipse, which takes place April 8.Hotel bookings skyrocketed by 315 percent.
Because there's higher demand in certain areas, solar eclipse travelers can expect hefty costs on everything from their hotel reservation to airfare and car rental prices.Niagara Falls, New York, has the most extreme price hikes, with hotel booking costs soaring by 249 percent nightly on average. Waco, Texas, prices have climbed by 81 percent, while in Burlington, Vermont, prices jumped 35 percent.