Americans Shorten Summer Trips as Higher Gas Prices Push More Travelers to Campgrounds

3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Jul 25

Shorter getaways, campground stays and car trips are replacing longer vacations for many Americans this summer as travel costs climb.
Higher gas prices are driving the shift, with households cutting back on hotels and cross-country flights to keep vacations affordable.
The changes fit a broader squeeze highlighted in the report’s focus on rising economic inequality and the policies behind it.

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As families trade expensive flights for local road trips, are hidden costs making these budget vacations just as expensive?

With inflation forcing travelers to abandon luxury getaways for campgrounds, will the traditional summer vacation ever return to its former glory?

While millions scale back their summer travel plans to save money, who is actually profiting from this massive shift toward budget destinations?