- During the Fourth of Jul holiday weekend, 61.6 million people will drive more than 50 miles.
- The passenger traffic at airports and cruise ships will also increase.
- The car rental industry predicts that the third of July will be a busy day for pickups.
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The Fourth of July weekend is expected to see a record-breaking 61.6 millions people hit the road. This surpasses the previous record of more than one million people from 2024. More than 72 million people are expected to travel by plane, car, bus or cruise ship. Road warriors should expect delays due to the crowded roads and low gas prices. However, there are ways for them to avoid the crowds and traffic.
According to AAA, the busiest travel days are expected to be on Wednesday, July 2 and Sunday, 7th, as people return home after the long holiday weekend.
Stacey Barber, AAA Travel Vice-President, said that the demand for road trips as well as air travel during Independence Day Week is high. news release. “Because the holiday falls on Friday, travelers can make it a long week or take the entire weekend to create memories with their family and friends.”
For the safety of both drivers and passengers, the auto agency recommends that routine maintenance, oil changes, and emergency kits be in place prior to hitting the road. Over the July 4th, 2024 week, the agency responded to 700,000 troubleshooting requests, from lockouts and flat tires to emergency kits.
According to the report, top domestic destinations during Independence Day Week include Orlando, Florida, Seattle, New York, and Anchorage, Alaska. AAA data shows that travelers will flock to Vancouver, Rome Paris, and London as the top international destinations.
Rental car companies are also very popular during the Fourth of Jul weekend. Hertz, the rental car firm, shared its experience with Travel + Leisure The busiest pickup day is Thursday, July 3. Hertz has recently purchased a brand new fleet of 2025 Jeep Wranglers. In celebration, Hertz is offering a 20 percent discount on rentals of its new Jeeps.
The price of gas has fallen from a high of $3.70 per gallon in May 2024 to a low of $3.49 per gallon, according to the AAA. Gas prices are down from $3.70 per gallons in May 2024 to $3.49 today, according to GasBuddy. The website that provides gas pricing shares the fact that recent tensions on the international stage have pushed up the price of crude oil. This is passed onto the consumer.
