July 4 travel hitting a record thanks to lower gas prices, humming economy

At $3.51 a gallon, gas prices are slightly lower than they were this time last year, when they hit $3.54. Given that inflation has climbed more than 3% over the period, the cost effect for drivers ... Read More

A record number of Americans will travel over the July 4th holiday

AAA Projects Record-Breaking 72.2 Million Travelers for July 4th Holiday Week Car Travel Hits All-Time High, With Over 61 Million Drivers Expected ... Read More

Record July Fourth travel expected as Americans hit the road and the skies

Travel agents said some of their clients are flocking to Europe, and those staying in the U.S. are prioritizing the destinations they can reach by car. Read More

Gas is down, travel is up: What drivers should know before hitting the road for July 4

AAA says a record 61.6 million people are expected to hit the roads nationwide this holiday week—the most ever for Independence Day travel. Read More

Lower Gas Prices to Spur Record July Fourth Road Trips, AAA Says

While road trips are the most popular form of travel, a record 5.84 million people are expected to fly during the holiday period as well, up 1.4% from last year, AAA said. Read More

Thanks to cheap gas, Americans may travel in record numbers for ...

Despite economic worries, travelers have been encouraged by lower prices for gasoline. GasBuddy forecasts a national average gas price of $3.08 on Memorial Day, the cheapest retail price for the ... Read More

Ohio gas prices low as record travel expected over July 4th

The majority of those, 61.6 million, will travel by car. That is a 2.2% increase over last year and the highest volume on record. “Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year ... Read More

Summer travel season heats up with lower gas prices and airfares

“But prices have come down, particularly airfares, and with lower gas prices, the road trip seems to be very much in vogue.” Last Memorial Day, the national average for a gallon of regular was ... Read More

Air travel hits new milestone with 6 record days in 2025 -- and July Fourth surge expected ahead

TSA recorded six of its busiest days ever in 2025, with 18.5 million travelers expected during Fourth of July week. Airlines prepare for historic holiday rush. Read More

July 4 travel hitting a record thanks to lower gas prices, humming economy

About 60.6 million people will travel by vehicle over the holiday, AAA said. That's up nearly 5% from last year. At $3.51 a gallon, gas prices are slightly lower than they were this time last year ... Read More