If you’re just now starting to plan your Thanksgiving trip, you’re not the only one. According to data from travel booking site Hopper, this year’s holiday travel is off to a slow start. However, that doesn’t mean you still can’t make a successful journey if you’re ready to embrace the busiest days ahead.
The biggest travel delays can be expected over the November 27-December 1 window, as more than 37 million people are expected to take to the skies and roads across the United States. In fact, the most congested days of travel will take place on Thanksgiving Day (November 28) and the Sunday afterwards (December 1).
In addition to the predicted delays, travelers may find that lodging and flight prices have increased significantly since the start of the season. To help combat the surge in prices, travelers should plan trips a few weeks in advance to find the best deals. Additionally, looking for alternate routes and or destinations can help travelers save some money.
Despite the expected lull in booking and the anticipated delays, it is still possible to have a successful Thanksgiving trip if prepared and flexible enough to adjust to the busiest days ahead. So if you haven’t gotten off the ground yet, now is the time to start making those Thanksgiving plans.