Overview

• AAA forecasts 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles between June 28 and July 6, up 1.7 million from last year and 7 million from 2019.
• Car trips lead the surge with 61.6 million drivers, a 2.2 percent increase as average gas prices stay near their lowest since 2021.
• Air travel also grows with 5.84 million flyers—8 percent of holiday travelers—marking a 1.4 percent rise over 2024.
• Oil prices have ticked up during Iran-Israel tensions, though pump costs remain low enough to sustain the travel boom.
• With Independence Day on a Friday, many travelers are planning extended weekends or full-week vacations.