Record Memorial Day Travel Expected in 2025

A record 45.1 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend, surpassing the previous high set in 2005. Of these, about 87% will drive, with AAA attributing increased road trips (39.4 million travelers) to lower gas prices. Air travel is projected to rise to 3.61 million passengers, a 2% increase from last year and 12% above pre-pandemic levels. More than 2 million people are expected to travel by train, bus, or cruise, with Alaska cruises seeing particularly strong demand. Regionally, Arkansas anticipates over 4 million travelers, Michigan expects more than 1.3 million, and nearly 1.4 million Georgians are set to travel, all increases from last year. Despite economic uncertainties, AAA reports that Americans continue to prioritize travel, choosing a variety of vacation options.