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AAA Texas Projects 3.7 Million Texans Will Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe May 11, 2026 Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas expects 3.7 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period between Thursday, May 21 and Monday, May 25. This year’s Texas travel forecast is slightly higher than 2025 and 6.3% higher than 2019....

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Hit 4-Year Low As Millions Prepare For Holiday Travel

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe December 11, 2025 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.51 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is three cents less when compared to this day last week and is eight cents less per gallon compared to this...

AAA Texas: 9.4 Million Texans to Travel Over Year-End Holidays

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe December 10, 2025 Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA projects 9.4 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the year-end holiday travel period. This year’s forecast is a 1.7% increase over 2024 for the Lone Star State, surpassing last year’s volume of 9.2 million Texas travelers....

AAA Texas: Fuel Prices Remain Stable Heading Into Busiest Thanksgiving Travel on Record

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe November 20, 2025 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.70 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more when compared to this day last week and is three cents more per gallon compared to this...

AAA Texas Forecasts Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel: 5.8 Million Texans Expected to Hit the Road

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe November 17, 2025 Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects 5.8 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, marking a 1.1% increase over last year and setting a new record for the Lone Star State. This year’s forecast adds nearly 62,000...

AAA: 21.7 Million Americans Projected to Cruise Next Year, Setting New Record

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe November 06, 2025 Travel

Galveston, TX — AAA: 21.7 Million Americans Projected to Cruise Next Year, Setting New...

MEDIA ADVISORY Cruise Control: AAA Predicts Record-Breaking Wave of U.S. Ship Passengers in 2026

November 03, 2025 Travel

WHAT: AAA announces new projections for ocean cruise travel, forecasting another record-breaking year for the cruise industry. 21.7 million Americans are expected to cruise in 2026, following 20.7 million in 2025—both higher than earlier...

AAA: Record 5.7 Million Texans Expected to Travel Over July 4th Week

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe June 20, 2025 Automotive, Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects 5.7 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 369,000 Texas travelers compared to...

AAA Texas: Top U.S. Spring Break Destinations

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe February 28, 2025 Travel

Coppell, TX — Spring Break season spans several weeks, starting in March and ending mid-April. AAA booking data shows most travelers are looking for warm weather with the Sunshine State topping the list of U.S. destinations. Four Florida cities are on the top 10...

AAA: Record 19 Million Americans Expected to Cruise in 2025; Texas Port Among Top Five for Cruises

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe January 26, 2025 Travel

Houston, TX — AAA projects 19 million Americans will go on ocean cruises this year, a 4.5% increase over 2024, when 18.2 million Americans went on cruise vacations. 2025 is expected to be the third straight year of record cruise passenger volume. The cruise industry...