The American Automobile Association is predicting that 47.9 million people will travel over the holiday weekend, including a record 42 million road trippers.
For many Americans planning to travel, gas prices are a chief concern. The national average per gallon on Tuesday morning was $4.97, down a nickel from the high of $5.02 reached last week. Prices at the pump may fall further before the holiday weekend, as President Joe Biden told reporters on Sunday that he is considering aTwo-thirds of Americans now say rising gas prices will impact their decision to travel in the next six months, according the latest survey from the.
Instead, says Eylon, travelers are looking for trade-offs and reallocating budgets to keep costs down in other areas. Nearly four in 10 survey respondents said they’ll choose a destination closer to home, or spend less on retail purchases , entertainment , food and beverages or lodging . For those planning on driving over the holiday weekend, AAA booking data suggests that timing can make the difference between clear highways and traffic jams. Friday, July 1 is shaping up to be the busiest day for air travel during the holiday weekend, with Monday, July 4 being the lightest. For those hitting the road, the Thursday and Friday before the holiday are anticipated to be peak traffic days, according to AAA.
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