Accommodation prices in Washington sky-rocket as Obama's inauguration draws near

Washington, Dec 29 (ANI): With Barack Obama's Inaugural ceremony drawing near, virtually every class of accommodation near the venues of various events are being let by Washington residents, for cashing in on the historic arrival of the country's 44th president.

Inauguration-goers need to have enough money in their pockets and they can rent an entire town house in Foggy Bottom for just 15,000 dollars.For those looking for a room, the starting bid is only 6,000 dollars for a four-night stay in a king-size bed at the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown.

And for those who can't afford both the accommodations mentioned above, there are lodgings in the offing for every budget and pocketbook.

According to the Washington Times, an ad for reservation for a spot at Cherry Hill RV Park for your van or RV on the day before and the day of the Barack Obama inauguration, read: "Obama Inauguration Trailer Park Reservation."

Cherry Hill RV park and campground is the closest campground to Washington, D.C.

Hitch price at the College Park site in the Maryland suburb is 150 dollars. (ANI)