Travel Trends and Hacks for the Summer of 2025
Americans are feeling upbeat about summer travel, with 92 percent of them planning to fly or hit the road in 2025, according to Fidelity National Financial Company's
While airlines lament a decline in passengers, road trips are the No. 1 choice. According to
As the economy remains tenuous and funds are tight, these travel tips and hacks may save you money and time.
Airlines May Cut Prices on Domestic Flights
With air travel still projected to be popular, airlines are seeing a mixed bag of travelers. International flights are holding strong, but domestic flights have weakened.
A couple of factors weighing on airlines are a drop in government travel. Government layoffs have diminished domestic ticket sales for many airlines. Business travel is also down. Business travelers are key to major carriers as they are less price-conscious and book at the last minute when ticket prices are high.
As regular domestic travelers are boycotting airlines as well, this could result in lower ticket prices.
According to the
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With lower ticket prices, flying might be a viable option for travelers.
Average Cost of a Road Trip
Road trips are generally less expensive than flying. But expenses like gas, food, and motels can add up quickly.
It also depends on whether you are traveling to one state or five states. However, according to
Tips for Trips
There are many ways to save time and money—from planning your trip by day to using travel apps. Here are some tips that will come in handy.
AirHelp App for Canceled or Delayed Flights
AirHelp analyzes flight details to determine eligibility for compensation and handles the entire claim process. It files the claim and will even take potential legal action if you want.
The app is free, but it charges a fee if it successfully recovers compensation for you.
Track and Use Points With Daily Drop App
The app has features like tracking points—so you don't have to—deal alerts, and a community forum.
Overall, Daily Drop helps people maximize their miles and points.
Travel App That Tracks Spending
The
Log expenses
Split costs with fellow travelers
Track budgets
Manage multiple currencies
It automatically converts expenses into your home currency and allows you to tally the costs in different currencies.
Viator for Booking Attractions and Activities
Input your destination and travel dates, and the site shows all available activities, tours, etc. It also gives you ratings and prices, making it a good way to plan your itinerary and budget.
Stay Connected With Inexpensive eSIMs
An eSIM or embedded subscriber identity module is a chip built into your phone that stores your cellular service profile.
When you travel internationally, your local carrier, like AT&T or Verizon, doesn't go with you unless you pay a hefty fee or pay expensive roaming charges.
An eSIM for travel is a digital SIM card embedded in your phone that allows you to connect to a local cellular network without needing to swap physical SIM cards. It lets you stay connected while traveling without paying roaming charges.
Use Gasbuddy for Best Gas Prices
Although many on the West Coast would disagree,
that the average price for regular gas in the United States was $3.15 in April. According to the
gas prices in California were $4.77 at the same time.
Regardless of where you travel, if you're driving, try using
As an added benefit, it has GasBack Rewards, where you earn points for purchases through GasBuddy partners. Rewards can be redeemed for future gas purchases.
It also has a fuel card that allows you to save money at participating stations.
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