AAA expects record-breaking holiday travel

AAA: Record 122M to Travel Over Christmas-New Year’s

WASHINGTON, D.C. — AAA projects 122.4 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home between December 20, 2025, and January 1, 2026, setting a new all-time record for the 13-day year-end holiday period. The forecast marks a 2.6 million increase over last year’s previous record of 119.7 million travelers and continues the post-pandemic surge in holiday road trips and flights. “Nearly 9 in 10 holiday travelers will drive this year, drawn b…

AAA expects record-breaking holiday travel

AAA predicts 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles away from their home this holiday season, a 2.2% increase from last year, with Orlando and Cancun being the top travel destinations.

Record 122 Million Travelers Expected in U.S. During Year-End Holidays

Over 109 million to travel by auto during holiday season. A record 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the year-end holiday period, with lower gas prices and increased driving risk combining to create what analysts say will be one of the busiest and most dangerous travel seasons …

AAA Reveals No. 1 Winter Sun Destination for Americans in Winter 2025-26

AAA’s latest travel forecast confirms that Cancun has emerged as the most popular international winter sun destination for U.S. travelers this season, driven by a record surge in holiday travel plans and strong consumer demand for warm-weather escapes. The new data reflects both booking patterns and broader travel trends for the year-end season spanning late December through early January. Record Travel Volumes Expected According to AAA’s year-…