Overview

• AAA forecasts 45.1 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles during Memorial Day weekend, surpassing the 2005 record of 44 million travelers.
• Road trips dominate as 87% of travelers, or 39.4 million people, are expected to drive this holiday weekend.
• Air travel is projected to rise 2% year-over-year to 3.61 million passengers, marking a 12% increase from pre-pandemic levels.
• Lower gas prices, currently averaging $3.16 per gallon, are contributing to the surge in road travel.
• U.S. summer travel to Europe is also set to grow for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting strong demand for international trips.