Memorial Day weekend 2023 is set to see record-breaking travel numbers, with AAA projecting 45.1 million Americans to travel 50 miles or more from home. This marks an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year. The majority will travel by car due to lower gasoline prices, which is expected to make road trips more appealing. Congestion is predicted to peak in the afternoons, with airports also facing higher numbers of passengers. Flights are more expensive on average this year, yet popular travel destinations remain a key draw for travelers.
AAA projects that 45.1 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for Memorial Day, surpassing the 2005 record, with more road travelers aided by lower gas prices.
Traffic congestion is expected to peak in the afternoons over Memorial Day weekend while air travel is also on the rise with 3.61 million projected air travelers.
Despite rising airfares, Americans are choosing flights for travel this weekend, with main destinations being Chicago, New York, Orlando, Denver, and Seattle.
Other modes of transportation like trains, buses, and cruises are experiencing an 8.5% increase in travelers, particularly for Alaskan cruise destinations this year.
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