AAA: Labor Day Weekend Travelers Can Expect to Pay Less at the Gas Pump

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:02 AM

Gas prices are down compared to this time last year.

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WASHINGTON, DC – Travelers taking road trips this Labor Day weekend can expect to pay less for gas compared to last year.

According to AAA, the national average over Labor Day weekend in 2023 was $3.81. In recent weeks, gas prices have remained steady, hovering around $3.50 per gallon.

AAA booking data shows that overall domestic travel over Labor Day weekend is up nine percent compared to last year, while the cost to travel domestically is down two percent.

INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights, says car travelers should avoid the afternoon and evening hours of Thursday and Friday, as those times will be the most congested.

Drivers should hit the road in the morning unless they are leaving on Saturday when the best time to travel by car is the afternoon. Travelers returning on Sunday or Labor Day should leave as early as possible to avoid heavy traffic in the afternoon.

For more information, visit Top Labor Day Travel Trends of 2024 | AAA Newsroom.