Squaremouth’s recent survey found that despite economic pressures most Americans still maintain their travel plans.
Despite rising inflation and economic uncertainty in the United States, travelers continue to put their vacations first. Squaremouth recently conducted a survey which found that 65% of travelers had not been affected by the current economy. The remaining 35% of travelers who are trying to tighten their budgets do not cancel their trips, but rather adjust their travel plans.
Instead of canceling their plans to travel, many people explore more affordable destinations. According to the survey, 38% are considering countries that are less expensive, such as Poland Finland and Austria. While 26% of Americans have chosen to avoid overseas travel, they chose to remain in the United States. Budget constraints have only led to 17% of Americans deciding to cut their vacations short.
Squaremouth earlier report A 38% increase in travel costs from one year to the next has driven up the average price of a foreign trip over $10,000. In spite of this, 77% are equally or more concerned about protecting their trip investment compared to the previous year.
The survey provided some travel tips, such as purchasing travel insurance in advance and selecting the most affordable policy. The survey advised travelers to avoid over-insuring their trips by only covering the costs that they would incur in the event of cancellation.
Squaremouth’s study was conducted from April 14 to 23, 2025. More than 2,000 customers were surveyed about their travel plans in 2025.
Despite economic pressures and rising prices, Americans still have a strong desire to travel, and many make adjustments to their vacations to ensure they can take place.
