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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Memorial Day weekend travel: These Texas gas stations have the cheapest gas prices
Millions of Americans are preparing to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend. Are you prepared for one of the busiest holidays of the year? And are you looking for a way to save money at the gas pump? Here's what to know if you're traveling on the road this holiday. According to AAA, 3.7 million Texans will travel over the Memorial Day holiday period between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26, a 3% increase from 2024. This is the third straight year of record-breaking travel for this holiday statewide. About 45.1 million Americans will travel for the holiday weekend, a 3.1% increase from 2024 and a new national record for this holiday period, AAA data shows. It surpasses the previous record of 44 million set in 2005. Galen Grillo, AAA Texas vice president and general manager, says Texans should expect some relief at the pump, but pay more at the airport. 'Texans continue to prioritize travel with family and friends after the pandemic," Grillo said. "This year, consumers will get some price relief at the gas pump, car rental counter, and when flying internationally, but they will spend more on domestic flights, hotels, cruises and tours compared to 2024.' The current average for Texas gas prices is $2.77, while the national average is $3.19. According to GasBuddy, here are the top 10 places to get cheaper fuel during Memorial Day weekend: Circle K Houston: $2.09 per gallon Valero San Antonio: $2.12 per gallon Speedy Stop Lumberton: $2.17 per gallon Shell Willis: $2.19 per gallon Valero San Antonio: $2.22 per gallon Sam's Club McAllen: $2.24 per gallon Sam's Club McAllen (7601 N 10th St): $2.27 per gallon Circle K Socorro: $2.27 per gallon Valero Beaumont: $2.27 per gallon AAA recommends leaving during the following times: Before noon on Thursday, May 22nd. Before 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23rd. Before noon on Saturday, May 24th. Before 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 25th. Before 2 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday of May. This year, it falls on May 26. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Memorial Day travel: Where to find the cheapest gas prices in Texas
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
AAA expects record 3.7M Texans to travel Memorial Day weekend. See best times to travel
Millions of Americans are preparing to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend. Are you prepared for one of the busiest holidays of the year? Here's what to know if you're traveling this holiday. According to AAA, 3.7 million Texans will travel over the Memorial Day holiday period between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26, a 3% increase from 2024. This is the third straight year of record-breaking travel for this holiday statewide. About 45.1 million Americans will travel for the holiday weekend, a 3.1% increase from 2024 and a new national record for this holiday period, AAA data shows. It surpasses the previous record of 44 million set in 2005. Galen Grillo, AAA Texas vice president and general manager, says Texans should expect some relief at the pump, but pay more at the airport. 'Texans continue to prioritize travel with family and friends after the pandemic," Grillo said. "This year, consumers will get some price relief at the gas pump, car rental counter, and when flying internationally, but they will spend more on domestic flights, hotels, cruises and tours compared to 2024.' According to AAA data, here are the top domestic destinations for Americans this upcoming Memorial Day weekend: Orlando Seattle New York Las Vegas Miami Texans are expected to travel by car more than by plane for Memorial Day weekend due to several factors. Some key reasons for this trend include: Lower gas prices: According to Gasbuddy, Texas gas prices are lower than last year, making road trips more affordable. Convenience and flexibility: Driving allows travelers to avoid airport crowds, flight delays, and baggage restrictions while offering more control over their schedules. Popular road trip destinations: Many Texans are heading to beach towns like Galveston or between metro areas such as Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, which are easily accessible by car. Post-pandemic travel preferences: Texans continue to prioritize family and friend gatherings, and road trips provide a more comfortable and social travel experience. Airports are gearing up for a surge in travelers as AAA forecasts 3.61 million air passengers this holiday weekend, a 1.8% rise from 2024 and a 12.3% increase compared with 2019. Over 39 million drivers are expected to hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday. It's a 3% increase from last year and a 4.6% boost from 2019. The current average for Texas gas prices is $2.72, while the national average is $3.15. Here are the cities that have the cheapest gas while traveling in Texas: According to GasBuddy, here are the top 10 places to get cheaper fuel during Memorial Day weekend: Exxon (Beaumont): $2.29 per gallon Texaco (Houston): $2.29 per gallon Mobil (Houston): $2.29 per gallon Shell (Willis): $2.29 per gallon Valero (Baytown): $2.29 per gallon 7-Eleven (Corpus Christi): $2.32 per gallon Super 1 Foods (Texarkana): $2.33 per gallon Stripes (Pharr): $2.34 per gallon Walmart (Hidalgo): $2.34 per gallon Circle K (Pharr): $2.34 per gallon AAA recommends leaving during the following times: Before noon on Thursday, May 22nd. Before 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23rd. Before noon on Saturday, May 24th. Before 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 25th. Before 2 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday of May. This year, it falls on May 26. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: AAA: Record 3.7M Texans expected to travel during Memorial Day weekend
CBS News
20-05-2025
- CBS News
Record-breaking number of Texans to travel for Memorial Day weekend, AAA says
A record number of Texans are expected to travel over the Memorial Day holiday period, according to AAA Texas. Over 3.7 million are planning to hit the road, skies and lakes between May 22 and May 26, a 3% increase from last year. It's the third straight year of record-breaking travel in Texas. Most travelers, 3.2 million to be exact, are likely to hit the road. Just over 300,000 are likely to fly and 160,000 will travel by train or other form of transportation. Across the U.S., AAA said it projects 45.1 million Americans will travel during the same period. It's a 3.1% increase from last year and sets a new national record for Memorial Day travel, beating the previous record of 44 million set in 2005. The busiest time to travel will be when many are kicking off the long weekend – Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23, AAA said. In Texas, the busiest roadway is expected to be I-45 South, from Houston to Galveston on Sunday, May 25. The best time to travel if you're taking to the road is Thursday, May 22, before 12 p.m.; Friday, May 23, before 11 a.m.; Saturday, May 24, before 12 p.m.; Sunday, May 25, before 1 p.m.; and Monday, May 26, before 2 p.m. "Texans continue to prioritize travel with family and friends after the pandemic," said Galen Grillo, AAA Texas vice president and general manager. "This year, consumers will get some price relief at the gas pump, car rental counter, and when flying internationally, but they will spend more on domestic flights, hotels, cruises and tours compared to 2024." Travelers could spend less this Memorial Day weekend In Texas, gas prices are about 50 cents less than the same time last year. The same goes for gas prices across the U.S. Gas isn't the only thing travelers are spending less on. Car rentals, international cruises and international airfare are also costing less, according to AAA. Meanwhile, travelers are spending more on domestic airfare, domestic cruises, domestic hotels, international hotels, and domestic and international tours.
