"It's packed, but what I can tell you is that it's typically not like you see on other warm-weather holiday weekends like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, AAA spokesperson Doug Johnson said. The three-day weekend typically turns into a four-day break for many. Changes to school calendars in recent years may have a lot to do with it."
"Those who do head out of the region are expected to see lower prices for hotels, rental car fares, and gas, Johnson said. Domestic flights are about 6% cheaper and hotels about 11% cheaper than they were in 2024. Domestic car rentals nationally are down about 3%. Regular unleaded gas in California also has dropped about 3 cents per gallon from a year ago, though it is about 12 cents higher per gallon than a month ago, according to AAA."
"Drivers also will find the freeways mostly unimpeded by wildfires. The CHP said the Pickett Fire in Napa County which had burned 6,803 acres with 33% containment through Thursday morning is not expected to hinder travel on the major freeways and highways, nor is the Coyote Fire (624 acres, 90% containment) in El Dorado County. The busiest day both on the road and in the air is expected to be Saturday."
Bay Area freeways will be more congested and airport lines longer Friday as the Labor Day holiday weekend begins. Many travelers convert the three-day holiday into a four-day break, but earlier school start dates have reduced peak holiday travel compared with Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Traffic will still be busier than non-holiday weekends but not as jam-packed as recent warm-weather holidays. Travel costs are generally lower: domestic flights about 6% cheaper, hotels about 11% cheaper, car rentals down roughly 3%, and gasoline roughly unchanged year-over-year. Major freeways are expected to remain mostly unimpeded by nearby wildfires, and Saturday should be the busiest travel day.
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