This July 4 weekend will see the highest volume of travel in many years, with many expected to opt for higher gas prices over higher airfares.
, which they have worked to pare down in the months following the start of the pandemic, and have not been able to bring up to meet the demand due to the chip crisis affecting the auto industry. As a result, rental cars remain at a premium, and many companies will certainlyThis combination of higher airfare prices and higher rental car rates could tip the balance toward driving this year, which is what is currently seen as unfolding, as Americans deal with increased costs on other items.
"We drive to North Carolina every year, and it's a pretty long drive, but it beats flying, because with all the hassle in the airports it feels like it can take longer door to door," one family from New York told."We take a whole week off though so we don't see traffic that's as bad as around July 4 itself. And we bring a lot of stuff with us."
When it comes to flying, Friday, July 1, is expected to be the busiest for air travel, while Monday, July 4, itself will be the lightest out of the entire weekend.AAA expects the afternoons of Thursday, June 30, and Friday, July 1, to be the worst times for car travelers, as Americans leave work early to make it to their weekend destinations, with highways outside the major cities being the usual spots to see serious congestion.
"Even with gas hitting record prices, travelers are still eager to hit the road this summer. We expect nationwide travel times to increase about 50% compared to normal. Drivers around major metro areas must be prepared for significantly more delays," said Bob Pishue, Transportation Analyst, INRIX.Let us know in the comments below.
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