July 4 travel hitting new record thanks to lower gas prices, humming economy
How many people are expected to travel during July 4th week?
A record-setting nearly 71 million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, cementing this as the summer of travel4. In total, 70.9 million travelers are forecast to head 50 miles or more from home from Saturday, June 29, to Sunday, July 7, according to AAA. Of those, 60.6 million people are expected to hit the road.
What record is expected to be broken by travelers this July 4th?
This July 4th, a new record is expected to be broken with nearly 71 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home, according to AAA. This surpasses pre-pandemic levels and marks the busiest July 4th week ever, with 60.6 million people traveling by car and 5.74 million people flying to their destinations.
How many people will travel by car over the July 4 holiday?
An estimated 60.6 million people will travel by car over the July 4 holiday, according to AAA. This represents a nearly 5% increase from last year and surpasses the pre-pandemic figure of 55.3 million car travelers in 2019.