The predictions for a record breaking Thanksgiving proved correct. Now AAA is projecting 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the winter holiday period, Saturday December 21, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

AAA Travel’s research found that nearly 90 percent of holiday travelers will drive to their destinations, with 107 million people traveling by car. A further 7.85 million passengers are expected to fly and 4.47 million are forecast to use buses, trains, and cruise ships.

The top domestic holiday travel destinations are Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Los Angeles/Anaheim, Tampa, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Charleston, New Orleans, and New York City.

Meantime, the average price of gas at the pump in the US has hit its lowest in 3.5 years. AAA indicates that 32 states have an average price below $3.00 per gallon, which has not occurred since May 2021.