45.1 Million Hit Roads and Ports for Memorial Day 2024

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Memorial Day 2025 shatters travel records with 45.1 million Americans hitting the road, surpassing the previous 2005 record of 44 million travelers.

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Gas prices dropped 50 cents per gallon from last year, fueling the road trip boom as 39.4 million drivers prepare to cruise the highways.

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"Memorial Day weekend getaways don't have to be extravagant and costly," says AAA Travel's Stacey Barber about budget-friendly travel options.

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Air travel climbs 2% with 3.61 million flyers, but they'll pay an average $850 for domestic roundtrip tickets.

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Orlando dominates domestic destinations while Rome takes the crown for international getaways this Memorial Day.

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Seattle and Anchorage emerge as cruise hotspots for Alaska-bound travelers this season.

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Traffic nightmares await: worst congestion hits Thursday 1-9 PM, Friday noon-8 PM, and Monday 4-7 PM in major cities.

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Kristin Herman, Portland educator, swapped European vacation plans for Oregon coast road trip: "It didn't feel like the right time to spend so much money."

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Alternative travel surges 8.5% as 2.08 million choose trains, buses, and cruises over flying or driving.

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Hotel and rental car bookings fill rapidly in Orlando, Denver, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Miami, and Seattle as Americans prioritize connection over cost.

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