The number of people hitting the road this Thanksgiving holiday is on the rise.
Airports and the country’s major highways will be filled with Thanksgiving travelers headed away for the holiday. Almost 80 million people will travel over Thanksgiving, up 1.7 million compared to 2023, according to AAA, though the calculation includes two extra travel days from previous years.
If you’re driving: More than 71 million people will go on a road trip over Thanksgiving, at a time when gas prices have lowered — offering one source of relief for cash-strapped travelers. The national average last Thanksgiving Day was $3.26. AAA predicts the national average below $3 a gallon for the first time since 2021.
“Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday for travel, and this year we’re expecting to set new records across the board, from driving to flying and cruising,” said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel Services.
If you’re flying: Air traffic could see slowdowns, particularly in the Northeast, because of air traffic controller shortages, the Federal Aviation Administration said last week.
Traveling by air is going to be moderately more expensive this year.
Airfares are averaging near $284 for domestic trips, jumping 9% from the same time last year, according to travel site Hopper. For international trips, like trips to a popular Thanksgiving destination in Europe, prices are about 20% more expensive than last year.
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