Memorial Day 2025: Memorial Day weekend: Avoid noticing these holiday travel details, forecasting, avoid traffic jams, crowded places
The holiday begins on Thursday, May 22 and will continue until Memorial Day on Monday, May 26.
Memorial Day weekend trip: main predictions
The American Automobile Association (AAA) recently predicted that more than 45 million people (particularly 45.1 million people) could continue at least 50 miles, starting with their homes. This will happen between May 22 and May 26.
If this happens, it will break the previous record of 44 million people on vacation, which was created twenty years ago in 2005.
In addition, this year’s domestic travel forecast has a leap of 1.4 million passengers compared with 2024.
Stacey Barber, vice president of travel at AAA, stressed that one of the main aspects behind this is that such victory does not need to be “luxury and expensive”. While some are looking forward to vacationing in their dreams, many families say many families use the occasion to pack their vehicles and visit the beach or visit their beach or meet with their friends and family.Also Read: Can the Border Patrol search your phone and ask for a password during Trump’s deportation crackdown?
Traveling along the road? Pay attention to these details
According to the AAA forecast, most people (39.4 million) are expected to travel by car on Memorial Day weekend.
To avoid prolonged traffic congestion, the best time is to drive before 11 a.m. ET. This is for those travelers who are traveling on Friday (May 23).
On the last day (May 26), make sure you’re home before 2 p.m. ET or else, you may be stuck on the road.
On May 26, the worst time to travel is 4pm to 7pm Eastern Time.
Travel Tips for Air Travelers
In 2025, travelers are expected to increase by 2% on Memorial Day weekend compared to last year. In 2024, a total of 3.55 million travelers entered the sky.
AAA data suggests that 3.61 million people are expected to travel by plane to reach the desired destination. In addition, domestic flights in the country remained 2% more expensive in 2025 compared to last year. On average, people spent $850 to buy roundtrip tickets.
FAQ
What is the highest holiday destination in the United States on Memorial Day 2025?
The top travel destinations within U.S. territory are Orlando, Seattle, New York, Miami, Las Vegas and San Francisco, the AAA said.
Where can I find affordable hotels on Memorial Day 2025?
Some affordable hotel deals can be found in Kissimmee, Florida and Jacksonville, Houston, as well as Port Worth.
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