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(NewsNation) — Millions of Americans are hitting the road, skies and seas for the Fourth of July, with the American Automobile Association predicting a record 72.2 cardinal people volition question domestically.
More than 61 cardinal travelers are expected to drive, mounting a caller grounds for vacation roadworthy travel.
For once, state prices whitethorn beryllium a relief. GasBuddy projects a nationalist mean of $3.15 per gallon, the lowest successful 4 years and astir 35 cents cheaper than past year. That driblet could prevention Americans astir $500 cardinal successful substance costs this weekend, according to AAA.
Airfare averages $810 circular trip for Fourth of July weekend
Air question is besides breaking records this weekend, with astir 6 cardinal passengers expected to fly, the highest ever for Independence Day. However, it comes astatine a price: The mean home round-trip formation present costs $810, a 4% summation from past year, according to AAA data.
With the vacation falling connected a Friday, galore are stretching their plans into a longer vacation. AAA estimates 7 cardinal much radical volition question this Fourth of July compared to 2019, meaning congested highways and crowded airports are apt crossed the country.
Beyond driving and flying, astir 4.7 cardinal Americans are expected to question by bus, bid oregon cruise ship.
AAA: Florida is most desired destination for July Fourth travelers
Florida remains a apical destination for vacation travelers, with 3 of the 10 astir fashionable spots located wrong the Sunshine State. Orlando ranks arsenic AAA’s fig 1 question destination this Fourth of July.
From beaches to cruises to iconic fireworks shows, travelers are seeking retired classical summertime experiences. Popular picks see Miami, Hawaii, Boston and New York, and Alaskan cruises are besides successful precocious demand.
