2.38 million Georgians expected to travel this July 4th week
From AAA Media Services
AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Independence Day holiday period (Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6). This represents an increase of 1.7 million travelers (2.4%) over last year and 7 million more than in 2019.
To better reflect holiday travel trends, AAA’s forecast now accounts for two weekends, capturing extended trips and varied departure schedules.
Georgia Travel Trends
Georgia travel is expected to reach historic levels, with nearly 2.3 million Georgians hitting the road, skies, and rails – that’s up almost 68,000 (2.9%) from last year.
• Driving: More than 2 million Georgians will take a road trip (+59,000, up 2.9% from last year).
• Flying: Nearly 164,000 Georgians will fly domestically (+1,500, up 2.9% from last year).
• Other Modes: Nearly 104,000 Georgians will take buses, trains, or cruises (+7,000, up 7% from last year).
“Independence Day is one of the most popular times for travel, with Americans eager to take advantage of summer vacation opportunities,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of AAA Travel. “This year, we’re seeing strong demand for road trips, flights, and cruises, especially with the holiday falling on a Friday. This is allowing travelers to extend their getaways and make lasting memories with loved ones.”
Gas prices are likely to fluctuate in the lead-up to Independence Day. Last week, oil prices surged in response to Israel’s strikes on Iran, increasing gasoline production costs. While analysts suggest this may be a short-term reaction, it’s too early to know whether prices will stabilize before the holiday. Georgia drivers are currently paying around $2.95. That is approximately 37 cents per gallon less than last year’s holiday ($3.32). Visit GasPrices.AAA.com for the latest gas price averages.
