Summer Travel: Millions Of Americans On The Move

Summer is a popular time for Americans to travel, with 82% travelling in 2021, and 85% planning to travel in 2023. In 2022, 81% of Americans were expected to travel, with 42% travelling more than the previous summer. This was a clear indication that Americans were beginning to move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

International travel: 20.44% of American adults will travel abroad this summer

While the majority of Americans choose to travel domestically, a significant number opt for international travel each summer. In 2022, 20.44% of American adults, or nearly 53 million people, travelled abroad. This figure is expected to increase in 2023, with 25% of Americans intending to travel internationally.

International travel by Americans has been steadily increasing in recent years. In 2021, 13% of Americans took an international flight, while in 2022, more than 20% travelled abroad. This increase is likely due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and a desire to travel after the pandemic.

Younger generations, such as Millennials and Gen Xers, are leading the way in international travel. They are consistently returning to travel at a faster rate than Baby Boomers. Additionally, men are more likely than women to say they will travel more this summer than last.

Despite concerns about the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it seems that Americans are eager to explore the world. With nearly a quarter of American adults planning to travel internationally in 2023, the trend towards international travel is set to continue.

Domestic travel: 59.95% of Americans will travel within the country

Domestic travel is a popular choice for Americans during the summer months, with 59.95% of Americans choosing to travel within the country. This figure represents over 154 million people.

In 2022, 81% of Americans travelled during the summer, with 42% of those people travelling more than the previous summer. This was an increase from 2021, when 82% of Americans travelled during the summer.

The younger generations are more willing to travel, with Millennials and Gen Xers returning to travel at a faster rate than Baby Boomers. In 2023, 90% of American adults aged 30 to 44 intended to travel during the summer, compared to only 74% of people over the age of 60.

Road trips are a popular choice for Americans travelling within the country, with 73% of people taking a road trip in a personal car and 39% renting a car.

Travel by age: 90% of American adults aged 30-44 intend to travel, compared to 74% of over-60s

According to the 'Summer Travel Survey & Trends 2023' report by The Vacationer, 85% of Americans plan to travel in the summer of 2023. This represents a 5% increase over 2022.

The report also found that 90% of American adults aged 30 to 44 intend to travel, compared to 74% of over-60s. This is a significant difference and suggests that younger generations are more willing to travel. This is further supported by the fact that Millennials and Gen Xers consistently returned to travel at a faster rate than Baby Boomers.

In terms of travel type, nearly half of Americans who are planning to travel this summer intend to do so more than the previous year, with a quarter set to travel internationally. Over 59 million Americans will travel within the country only.

The increase in travel intentions could be a sign that Americans are becoming more comfortable with the idea of travelling, following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Travel by mode: 52% of Americans have taken a domestic flight, 73% have taken a road trip in their own car, 39% rented a car, and 13% have flown internationally

A large proportion of Americans choose to travel during the summer months. In 2021, 82% of Americans travelled during the summer, with 98% planning to do so in the following year. Of those who travelled, 52% took a domestic flight, 73% took a road trip in their own car, 39% rented a car, and 13% flew internationally.

In 2022, 81% of Americans travelled during the summer, with 42% of American adults travelling more than the previous summer. Of those who travelled, 51% flew on a plane, and 80% took a road trip.

In 2023, 85% of Americans planned to travel during the summer, with 42% planning to travel more than the previous year. Of those who travelled, 20% travelled internationally, and 60% travelled within the country only.

In 2024, 81% of Americans travelled during the summer, with 42% travelling more than the previous summer. Of those who travelled, 51% flew on a plane, and 80% took a road trip.

Travel by gender: Men are more likely than women to say they will travel more this summer than last

While 85% of Americans plan to travel this summer, according to the “Summer Travel Survey & Trends 2023” report by The Vacationer, nearly half of them (42%) are men who are planning to travel more this summer compared to last. This represents over 108 million people. The 85% who intend to travel this summer represent a 5% increase over 2022.

The data suggests that summer 2022 will be when more Americans get revenge on the pandemic, as 25% of people in a survey said they would travel more once COVID was over. This is a clear indication that we are beginning to move beyond COVID.

Younger generations also appear more willing to travel, as Millennials and Gen Xers consistently returned to travel at a faster rate than Baby Boomers. This is also reflected in the age breakdown of Americans intending to travel this summer, with 90% of American adults aged 30 to 44 intending to travel this summer, compared to only 74% of people over the age of 60.

The increase in travel intentions is not limited to domestic travel, as nearly a quarter of Americans who are planning to travel this summer intend to travel internationally. This is despite concerns from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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