Overview

• A total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will traverse North America, causing potential traffic jams and a massive influx of visitors.
• Hotel searches have spiked by 2,134% and flight searches by 304% for the eclipse period, with Montreal emerging as the most affordable city for lodging.
• Experts recommend staying in the path of totality to avoid traffic, using real-time traffic reports, and considering public transport options.
• Cities like Cleveland, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas, are highlighted as urban centers within the path of totality, offering numerous lodging options.
• Travelers are encouraged to stay overnight after the eclipse and consider staying put to watch the partial phases instead of joining post-eclipse traffic.