Nebraskans are ready to hit the road for the Memorial Day Weekend holiday. According to AAA’s 2023 Memorial Day Travel Forecast, nearly 3.5 travelers from Nebraska and six other states in the region will journey 50 miles or more.
That’s 264,000 more than last year but 79,000 less than before the pandemic, in 2019. An estimated 3 million will drive, which is 157,000 more than last year but 102,000 less than 2019. Meanwhile, 136,000 are forecast to fly, which is 28,000 more passengers than last year’s holiday but 16,000 less than pre-pandemic numbers.
“Memorial Day weekend is the kickoff to what promises to be a very busy summer travel season,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Despite various inflationary pressures, consumer spending is strong, and Americans still want to travel. Because of that, we’ve seen demand come roaring back, just shy of pre-pandemic levels in for Nebraska and the surrounding areas.”
Gas prices should be more favorable this year. IN 2022 holiday travelers paid $4.19 per gallon in Nebraska. Click here for more information