This monthly report features the top 10 cities in North America where hotel rates have dropped the most. When combined with Hotwire's already discounted prices, the Hotel Rate Report helps guide customers to the destinations that will maximize their travel dollars. For the third month in a row, Houston tops the list with a year-over-year price drop of 19 percent. As in previous months, this is largely being driven by the high 2008 hotel rates in Houston due to displacements caused by Hurricane Ike.

Orlando and San Francisco both made their way back onto the list after being absent for a few months with percent rate drops of 14 percent and 12 percent, respectively. Along with Miami/Ft. Lauderdale (15 percent) and San Diego (13 percent), these cities offer bargain prices and mild climates for those needing an escape from the cold winter weather.