Americans are ready for a vacation, apparently.
AAA said it projects a record 45.1 million will travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year. Although rising prices from inflation and tariffs have left many of us paying more for everything, or anxious that higher costs are coming, a three-day trip can be a nice break from the regular routine without breaking the budget.
“Memorial Day weekend getaways don’t have to be extravagant and costly,” Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel, said in the press release. “While some travelers embark on dream vacations and fly hundreds of miles across the country, many families just pack up the car and drive to the beach or take a road trip to visit friends.”
The majority of travelers are expected to go by car, with 87% choosing a road trip, according to AAA’s findings. That’s likely due in part to sinking gas prices, which dropped again in March, according to the latest inflation number from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Whether you’re hitting the road or taking a flight for your Memorial Day trip, there are plenty of ways to save on travel, including packing efficiently or scoring a cheap flight.
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