When it comes to Americans arriving at their vacation destinations this year, many have a preferred method of travel.
Motel 6 and Studio 6 announced the results of their 2024 Holiday Travel Study, which found that more travelers prefer to travel by car.
More than half (51%) said they planned to drive to their destination, and 13% said they planned to fly.
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The survey, conducted by Talker Research, questioned 2,000 Americans celebrating the winter holidays.
According to a new study from Motel 6, 51% of Americans prefer to drive to their vacation destinations. (St. Petersburg)
40% of drivers say they love driving, and 46% say their destination is nearby.
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“There’s nothing like packing a trunk full of gifts and casseroles into the family car and taking a road trip to celebrate the holidays,” Julie Arrowsmith, president and CEO of G6 Hospitality, said in a press release. It’s a comforting and nostalgic feeling.”
According to the Motel 6 Holiday Travel Survey, 26% of Americans who drive say they do it because it’s cheaper than flying. (St. Petersburg)
Arrowsmith added: “Given the current environment, it’s not surprising to see this reliable travel option increase this year.”
26% of Americans say they drive because it’s cheaper than flying.
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A spokesperson for AAA told Fox News Digital in an email that driving allows travelers more flexibility in setting departure times.
A spokesperson for AAA told FOX News Digital that driving always tends to be the “overwhelming favorite” when it comes to vacation travel. (St. Petersburg)
“Driving a car has always been overwhelmingly popular because it tends to be cheap and convenient for most people,” the spokesperson said.
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“Typically, 85% to 90% of vacationers travel by car, 7% to 8% by plane, and the rest travel by bus, train, or cruise.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Motel 6 for additional comment.
