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53% of Americans Plan Budget-Friendly Vacations This Season

5/25/2025

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Amid economic worries, a hopeful 53% of U.S. consumers are gearing up for vacations this season, a rise from 48% last year. Many are opting for shorter, budget-friendly road trips, driven by soaring costs and air travel fears. This shift has notably boosted hotel parking revenues, especially among lower- and middle-income travelers.

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Story summary

Amid economic worries, a hopeful 53% of U.S. consumers are gearing up for vacations this season, a rise from 48% last year. Many are opting for shorter, budget-friendly road trips, driven by soaring costs and air travel fears. This shift has notably boosted hotel parking revenues, especially among lower- and middle-income travelers.