This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brandon Chia, 31, a nurse in the South Island of New Zealand. Chia moved from Singapore to New Zealand in 2022. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
Top Thanksgiving Holiday Destinations, Best and Worst Times to Travel
19.11.2024 - 20:35 / travelpulse.com / North America / Bob Pishue / Donald Wood
Over 79 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles for the Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period, and AAA Travel unveiled the top international and domestic destinations for 2024, as well as the best and worst times to drive.
For people staying in the United States for the holiday, warm-weather destinations are the most popular, with Orlando, Miami and Fort Lauderdale topping the list, respectively. The rest of the Top 10 includes New York City, Los Angeles, Tampa, Honolulu, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Atlanta.
International travelers escaping for Thanksgiving are heading to Budapest, Mexicali, San Juan, Cancun, Punta Cana, Rome, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, and Munich, in that order.
As for car rentals, Hertz revealed that Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Oahu, Orlando, and Phoenix are the cities displaying the highest demand for the Thanksgiving holiday. The busiest car pick-up day is expected to be the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and the busiest rental return days will be the Monday and Tuesday after the holiday.
“With a record number of travelers expected to be on the road, drivers should follow traffic apps and local news alerts to avoid major delays,” INRIX transportation analyst Bob Pishue said.
“This is especially important for drivers in metropolitan areas like Boston, New York, LA, Seattle, and Washington, DC, where traffic is expected to be more than double what it typically is on a normal day,” Pishue continued.
Thanksgiving travelers staying in the U.S. should be aware of the best and worst times to drive this holiday season. INRIX said the worst times to travel by car over Thanksgiving are Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. The best time is Thanksgiving Day itself, when interstates and highways are typically clear.
Drivers returning home on the Sunday after the holiday should leave early in the morning, and those coming back on Monday should expect a mix of travelers and work commuters on the road.
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