The high number of travelers continues the trend that lasted all summer of people wanting to get away.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It is going to be a busy weekend on the roads, as people are trying to squeeze one more vacation in over the Labor Day weekend.
AAA is predicting a nine percent increase in people traveling over the long holiday weekend than last year.
AAA is predicting a nine percent increase in people traveling over the long holiday weekend than last year. Around 85% of the people traveling will be driving, and the good news for motorists: the average gas prices are expected to be 30 cents cheaper than Labor Day 2023. Thursday and Friday afternoons and Monday after 11 a.m. are expected to be the busiest travel times. The high number of travelers continues the trend that lasted all summer of people wanting to get away.
"Travel has been up; we've been seeing an increase in that throughout the year. We saw some great numbers for Memorial Day, July 4th, and even Labor Day; we are starting to see them as well. We are really starting to see people inquire about Thanksgiving already as well," says Cindy Nelson, AAA Lima.
Before you head out on the roads, Nelson has some tips for you to consider.
"The best thing we can say about any kind of road trip, really practice patience, allow that extra time. Check your vehicle out before you hit the road, make sure all of your fluids are topped off, make sure the air pressure in your tires is good. Make sure you have your AAA card with you as well, because that is going to get you far," added Nelson.
If you are traveling, domestic hotel prices are up 7% over last year, and TSA is anticipating doing more than 17 million screenings this weekend, which would be a record for the Labor Day holiday. So, make sure you get to the airports early.
