Read On To Find The Best Spring Break Destinations That Offer A Great Experience At A Low Price.

Even if you're not rolling in cash (and what college student is?), you can still have an epic week by choosing an affordable destination

Using the total cost of each location, and also considering the safety of the city and how crowded it could be, these rankings highlight the worst and best spring break ideas. Read through to see the best spring break 2016 spots that won't break your budget, as well as the money-sucks that are best avoided.

#10 Tampa, Fla.: $1,142

Hotel for 6 nights: $255

Airfare and taxis: $389

Food and drink: $498

Tampa has all the right ingredients for the perfect spring break: warm weather, beautiful beaches and a happening night life, all at an affordable price. A week long trip to Tampa costs just $1,142, with food and drink being the highest expenses thanks to costly meals that average $14.50 per meal, or $43.50 a day. This is somewhat offset by other lower prices, like Tampa taxis' low mileage rates the lowest of any surveyed in this study and cheaper round-trip flights that average just $322.

#9 Portland, Ore.: $1,136

Hotel for 6 nights: $192

Airfare and taxis: $469

Food and drink: $475

Travelers who are less excited by sunny beaches than a quirky hipster scene with plenty to see and do will love Portland. The city's unofficial motto is "Keep Portland weird," and the unique, individualistic vibe can be seen in the interesting street art, limitless food and drink options (including plenty of vegan fare), and more. Plus, with just a short drive out of Portland, spring breakers can enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast or head to Mt. Hood for some late-season skiing or hiking.

#8 Hollywood, Fla.: $1,132

Hotel for 6 nights: $298

Airfare and taxis: $374

Food and drink: $460

Hollywood (not to be confused with the Hollywood that's located in California) and nearby Hollywood Beach are prime spots for a sunny and sexy spring break. The beaches and boardwalks offer prime partying spots, but Hollywood also has plenty of great spots for dining, shopping and other activities.

#7 Hilton Head, S.C.: $1,203

Hotel for 6 nights: $252

Airfare and taxis: $545

Food and drink: $406

Hilton Head is an island north of Savannah, Ga., and south of Charleston, S.C., that offers a small-town spring break option. Along with picturesque beaches, Hilton Head has plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun, including golf, tennis, bicycling, kayaking and other water sports.

Spring breakers who are hoping to ditch the crowds will be happy in Hilton Head, which only received about 200,000 visitors per month in 2015. Hilton Head is also rated as the safest of the 10 best spring break ideas

#6 Orlando, Fla.: $1,023

Hotel for 6 nights: $170

Airfare and taxis: $407

Food and drink: $446

Orlando has several amusement parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando (home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter) and SeaWorld. These exciting attractions along with a hot nightlife and popular beaches make Orlando one of the most-visited U.S. cities, averaging 5.2 million visitors a month in 2014. This high number means spring breakers headed to Orlando should expect big crowds, especially in attractions popular for all ages, which can put a damper on vacation fun.

#5 Memphis, Tenn.: $1,083

Hotel for 6 nights: $181

Airfare and taxis: $494

Food and drink: $408

Best known for its barbecue, bourbon and blues, Memphis has a hot nightlife scene on historic Beale Street and beyond with live music, dive bars, clubs and more. Those looking for more adventure can also tour Elvis Presley's Graceland estate or take a day trip to nearby gambling town Tunica, Miss., to indulge in some casino fun.

#4 Virginia Beach, Va.: $1,109

Hotel for 6 nights: $110

Airfare and taxis: $609

Food and drink: $390

Virginia Beach is one of the most budget-friendly beach destinations in the U.S. for 2016, according to hotel rating site Oyster.com. Indeed, it lands at No. 4 on this list of the best spring break destinations thanks to cheap beer, cheap hotels and decently priced dining. It's also one of the safest spring break destinations surveyed, which helped it rank higher than some destinations that are slightly cheaper.

#3 Las Vegas: $970

Hotel for 6 nights: $111

Airfare and taxis: $384

Food and drink: $475

The adult-playground vibe of Las Vegas makes it one of the best places to do some serious partying during spring break and its low prices make it affordable. As a popular spring break spot, Las Vegas is one of just three cities GOBankingRates surveyed where a weeklong trip costs under $1,000. It has the third-cheapest hotel rates (starting around $37 a night), and the cheapest round-trip airfare, averaging just $255 in 2015.

#2 Myrtle Beach, S.C.: $980

Hotel for 6 nights: $105

Airfare and taxis: $492

Food and drink: $383

South Carolina's Myrtle Beach is a popular beach town that offers a classic spring break experience of booze, beaches and bodies Coed.com listed Myrtle Beach No. 3 among the trashiest spring break destinations last year. It's also a surprisingly affordable beach destination. Just make sure to pack some pepper spray, as Myrtle Beach is ranked as one of the least safe cities in the country, according to NeighborhoodScout.com.

#1 Lake Tahoe: $929

Hotel for 6 nights: $118

Airfare and taxis: $451

Food and drink: $360

"If snowboarding is more your jam, Lake Tahoe is a fine spot for winter sports and gambling (on the Nevada side)," said Klee. The lake and nearby attractions also offer plenty to do during a spring break trip, including hiking, biking and water sports.

March to May is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe, a sparkling alpine lake located on the California-Nevada border, according to U.S. News, as this is an off-season for the area and prices tend to be lower. Lake Tahoe also has some of the lowest hotel rates of any hot spring break destination, as well as cheap food, drink and taxis.