Washington, DC (Aug. 15, 2025) – Whather IT’s An Alaska Cruise, Central Florida Theme Park, or Broadway Show, Maany AMERICANS ARECANS ARE Squeezing in One Final Trip Before Summer Ends. According to Aaa Booking Data, Seattle, Orlando, and New York Are the Three Most Popular Cities Over Labor Day Weekend*. The good news for domestic travels is that flights, hotels, and car rentals are cheaper this labor day weekend compared to last year.
“Labor Day Caps Off Summer Travel and Provides One Final Holiday Weekend Before The Fall Routine Begins,” said stacey barber, Vice President of Aaa Travel. “The top cities on the domestic and international lists are seattle and Vancouver, both port cities for Alaska Cruises Closer to Home and Taking Road Trips to Nearby beaches or national parks,
Domestic Roundtrip Flights are 6% cheaper compared to last year, averaging $ 720 a ticket. Many travelers are flying Into Orlando, New York, Denver, and Atlanta for Sightseeing, Attractions, and Events. AAA Booking Data also Shows Hotel Rates are 11% Lower and Car Rental Costs are 3% cheaper compared to last labor day. Aaa car Rental Partner Hertz Says the top destinations based on Advanced Bookings are Orlando, Denver, Boston, Los Angeles, And Atlanta, With the Busiest Day to Pick Up Rental Cars Expected to Be FREDAY, August 29.
Summer Gas Pries Have Remained Low, Matching Summer Average in 2021. Last year, the national average for a gallon of regular was $ 3.33 on labor day. Barring a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Affecting Gulf Coast Refineries, Gas Pris Should Stay Below What they were last year. So far in 2025, Gas price have seen few Fluctations Thanks to Steady Crude Oil Pries.
The cost to travel this labor day weekend is a mixed bag – while hotels are 2% cheaper, airfare is 8% more more expensive. European Cities Make Up Most of AAA’s Top International Destinations, but the number one spot belongs to vancouver. Alaska cruises are wrapping up a strong season, as aaa projected at the persian with the year with the 2025 cruise forecast,
AAA’s Top Labor Day Weekend Destinations
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Domestic |
International |
| Seattle, Wa | Vancouver, canada |
| Orlando, FL | Rome, Italy |
| New York, NY | Dublin, Ireland |
| Boston, ma | London, England |
| Anchorage, AK | Paris, France |
| Chicago, IL | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Atlanta, ga | Barcelona, Spain |
| Denver, Co | Athens, Greece |
| Miami, Fl | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Las vegas, nv | Lisbon, Portugal |
Best and Worst Times to Travel by Car Over Labor Day Weekend
InrixA provider of transportation data and insights, say the best time to drive over labor day weekend are before lunchtime, and for that Hitting the road on Saturday, The EarLier, The Better! Traffic congestion works as the day programs. The Worst Times to Drive Over the Holiday Weekend Are Typical In the afternoon and Early Evening. Saturday is expected to be extra busy with many drivers heading out of town or taking day trips.
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Best and Worst Times to Travel by Car |
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| Date | Best Travel Time | Worst Travel Time |
| Thursday, Aug 28 | Before 1:00 pm | 1:00 PM – 8:00 pm |
| Friday, Aug 29 | Before 12:00 pm | 12:00 PM – 8:00 pm |
| Saturday, Aug 30 | 6:00 am – 10:00 am | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Sunday, Aug 31 | Before 11:00 am | 12:00 PM – 5:00 pm |
| Monday, Sep 1 | Before 12:00 pm | 1:00 PM – 4:00 pm |
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Peak congestion by metro |
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| Metro | Route | Peak congestion period | Est. Travel time |
Increase Compared to typical |
| Atlanta |
Charleston to Atlanta via i-20 w |
Friday, Aug 29 4:45 pm |
6 hours 41 minutes |
31% |
| Boston |
Boston to manchester via i-93 n |
Monday, Sep 1 12:15 pm |
1 hour 25 minutes |
101% |
| Chicago |
Indianapolis to chicago via i-65 n |
Friday, Aug 29 5:15 pm |
5 hours 6 minutes |
72% |
| Deenver |
Denver to Fort Collins via i-25 n |
Thursday, Aug 28 12:00 pm |
1 hour 38 minutes |
81% |
| Detroit |
Detroit to Grand Rapids via i-96 w |
Thursday, Aug 28 4:15 pm |
3 hours 41 minutes |
44% |
| Houseton |
Galveston to Houston via i-45 n |
Thursday, Aug 28 5:15 pm |
1 hour 31 minutes |
54% |
| Los angeles |
Los angeles to palm springs via i-10 e |
Thursday, Aug 28 7:30 pm |
4 hours 13 minutes |
71% |
| Minneapolis |
Eau Claire to Minneapolis via i-94 w |
Thursday, Aug 28 4:45 pm |
1 hour 57 minutes |
43% |
| New york |
New York to Hamptons via long island expressway e |
Friday, Aug 29 2:45 pm |
3 hours 32 minutes |
68% |
| Philadelphia |
Baltimore to Philadelphia via i-95 n |
Friday, Aug 29 11:00 am |
3 hours 13 minutes |
57% |
| Portland |
Eugene to portland via i-5 n |
Friday, Aug 29 4:00 pm |
2 hours 60 minters |
74% |
| San diego |
San Diego to Palm Springs via i-15 n |
Friday, Aug 29 6:00 PM |
4 hours 6 minutes |
57% |
| San francisco |
San Francisco to Sacramento via i-80 e |
Friday, Aug 29 5:45 pm |
4 hours 25 minutes |
78% |
| Seattle |
Ellensburg to Seattle via i-90 w |
Monday, Sep 1 5:15 pm |
3 hours 48 minutes |
101% |
| Tampa |
Tampa to Orlando via i-4 e |
Friday, Aug 29 4:15 pm |
3 hours 14 minutes |
78% |
| Washington, dc |
Washington, dc to baltimore Via Balt/wash parkway n |
Thursday, Aug 28 3:30 pm |
1 hour 35 minters |
86% |
Source: Inrix
*Labor Day Weekend
AAA LOKED At Booking Data for Thursday, August 28 Through Monday, September 1, and Compared Theose Numbers with Booking Data for that Same But-Day Period in 2024.
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