Here's how to save money on your summer vacation despite rising prices
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There's good news and bad news for the nearly 50% of Americans who say they're planning on taking a trip this summer despite inflation concerns, a recent analysis finds. First, the good news: While some expenses are up, there are a number of ways to save on your vacation. To start, look at flight costs. As a result of economic uncertainty, bookings are down slightly compared with one year ago, according to an analysis from NerdWallet.
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Main Idea: A new analysis shows summer travel is still getting cheaper in some key areas, even as overall prices stay high and extra trip costs keep rising.
Key Points:
- Flight, hotel, and rental car prices are all down compared with a year ago, according to data tied to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Overall travel costs are about 2% lower than they were around Memorial Day last year.
- Even with lower airfare, travelers are facing higher costs for rideshares, entertainment, and dining out.
- People planning summer trips are expected to spend about $300 more than they did last summer, showing that many added expenses are still adding up.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Higher ride-share, dining, parking, and entertainment costs can raise the total price of family trips, even when flights are cheaper.
Positive Impact
The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows lower airfare, hotel, and rental car prices, which can help some households afford summer travel.
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Cited as the government source for Consumer Price Index data underlying the travel-price discussion.
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