If you’re noticing that more people are traveling outside of the country this year, it’s not a coincidence. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022.
Hotel bookings are seeing the biggest jump and are up more than 300% over last year.
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The spike in demand for these international trips is driving up airfares. Ticket prices for international trips are up more than 30%.
“Travel is in full swing and bookings are incredibly strong, so it pays to plan ahead,” says Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA-The Auto Club Group. “And if you plan to travel overseas, we suggest using a travel advisor like the ones at AAA. We partner with vetted travel providers who have staff in-destination who can adjust plans as needed.”
Europe and Canada are the most popular international destinations, according to AAA’s data. London tops the list, with a nearly 350% increase compared to last year. Rome, Paris, Dublin, and Barcelona are other popular European getaways. Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary are the most popular Canadian destinations.