Fourth of July weekend travel costs are down 27 percent compared to 2022, reports Hopper
The Fourth of July is nearly a week away and Hopper is sharing everything travelers need to know about travel during the holiday weekend.
Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, domestic airfare has dropped 27 percent compared to last year. Hopper reports that on average, roundtrip domestic airfare for the weekend costs $300, which is $100 less than Fourth of July weekend 2022. This number is also on par with those in 2019, prior to the pandemic.
In order to maximize savings, some days are better to travel than others. Travelers who leave for their vacation on Saturday, July 1 and return on Monday or Tuesday can expect an average $74 savings on tickets. It is also important to note that the most popular days of travel are Friday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 4, which means major airport crowds. To avoid airport congestion, Travel + Leisure suggests booking tickets outside of busy departure times during the late morning (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and early evening (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
“Travelers hitting the skies this long weekend are booking trips to Las Vegas, Atlanta and New Orleans, among many other large US cities,” Hopper wrote in the report. “International travelers are staying regional, with destinations in Mexico, Canada, and Puerto [Rico] the most booked on Hopper this 4th of July weekend.”
If you’re looking for a last-minute getaway, but you don’t know where to go, Hopper has you covered. The app has exclusive in-app offers for fares as low as $90. Hopper experts recommend looking into stays in major cities, as “hotel prices in major cities like NYC and Las Vegas typically drop prices closer to check-in date.”
As far as hotel savings are concerned, Hopper reports that prices are comparable to those from Fourth of July weekend in 2023. On average, hotel rates are $197 per night.
Roshae Hemmings is an arts and culture magazine journalist from St. Louis, MO. A graduate from the Missouri School of Journalism, Roshae has bylines in the Columbia Missourian, Vox Magazine and 5280 Magazine discussing topics ranging from pop culture, social justice and eat and drink. She is a foodie at heart and enjoys eating food as much as learning about the story behind it. You can reach Roshae via email at roshaehemmings@detourxp.com.