Thanksgiving Travel Add Topic The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects 79.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from their home for Thanksgiving between Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, and Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, which is 1.7 million higher compared to last year and 2 million more than in 2019. Greg Lovett, Palm Beach Post Via USA TODAY Network AAA projects a record 71.7 million people will travel by car over Thanksgiving. Mario Tama, Getty Images Low gas prices are expected to fuel the record travel in 2024 as the national average could get below $3.00 for the first time since 2021. Michael Clubb, South Bend Tribune Via USA TODAY Network AAA projects a record 5.84 million people will fly domestically over Thanksgiving. Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images Nearly 2.3 million people are expected to travel by other modes of transportation, including buses, cruises, and trains. Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images Domestic and international cruise bookings are up 20% in 2024 compared to last Thanksgiving. Martin Bernetti, AFP Via Getty Images The worst times to travel by car over Thanksgiving are Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, and Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in the afternoon. John Tlumacki, The Boston Globe Via Getty Images The best time to drive to your destination for Thanksgiving is Thanksgiving Day itself. Jason Connolly, AFP Via Getty Images If returning home from your Thanksgiving travel on Sunday, Dec. 1, drivers should leave in the morning. If returning home on Monday, Dec. 2, drivers should expect a mix of travelers and work commuters on the road between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Justin Sullivan, Getty Images And when it comes to the turkey, farmers raised 205 million turkeys in 2024, which is 6% less than last year, according to the USDA’s Turkeys Raised report. Lauren Witte, Clarion Ledger Via USA TODAY NetworkThis post was originally published on hereCategory: TravelBy beatricecoNovember 21, 2024 Share this post Share on FacebookShare on Facebook Share on XShare on X Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn Share on WhatsAppShare on WhatsApp Post navigationPreviousPrevious post:ENSPI TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCHES AI SOLUTIONS TO SECURE VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS AND UNLOCK ENERGY REVENUE STREAMSNextNext post:This Is the Year When Tourism in Israel Died. Where Do We Go From Here?Related PostsPolice warn against road travel during Storm BertNovember 21, 2024Venice Tourist Tax—Entrance Fee Extended For 2025November 21, 2024By 2028, Airbnb could be totally banned in this European travel hotspotNovember 21, 202450 destinations to visit next year, according to Travel + LeisureNovember 21, 2024Texas mom left toddler home alone covered in feces to travel 400 miles and meet Hinge date, police sayNovember 21, 2024Powerful winter storm set to create Thanksgiving travel chaos — and New York is at the centerNovember 21, 2024
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