Richmond, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - Holiday travel is expected to be near pre-pandemic levels, according to AAA.
More than 115 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles over the 10-day holiday travel period at the end of the year, AAA said in its annual travel forecast. That's a 2.2% increase compared to 2022 and the second-highest AAA has projected since it started tracking.
An estimated 90% of holiday travelers will drive. AAA says there will be several days of potentially bad traffic during the 10-day holiday period. Saturday, December 23 and Thursday, December 28 will be the most congested days on the road. To avoid getting stuck in traffic, the best times to drive will be before lunchtime or after 7 p.m.
“This year-end holiday forecast, with an additional 2.5 million travelers compared to last year, mirrors what AAA Travel has been observing throughout 2023,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “More Americans are investing in travel, despite the cost, to make memories with loved ones and experience new places.”
