Memorial Day travel expected to spike despite COVID, inflation

SAN DIEGO — The most recent COVID-19 case charges in San Diego are almost 26 instances the variety of circumstances reported this similar week main as much as Memorial Day final 12 months.

Nevertheless, with the least pandemic restrictions we’ve seen for a summer season vacation in a while, consultants are nonetheless anticipating a really busy vacation for journey.

That is anticipated to be the fourth busiest Memorial Day weekend for journey on report in Southern California, with greater than three million folks projected to hit the street Thursday by means of Monday, based on AAA.

“The general journey quantity is predicted to be about 11% larger than what we noticed final 12 months and down about 8% from what we noticed in 2019 earlier than the pandemic started,” mentioned Doug Shupe, with the Auto Membership of Southern California.

America’s Most interesting Metropolis takes the quantity 4 spot within the high 5 locations for Southern Californians this weekend. Nearly all of folks will journey by automotive, regardless of the steep fuel costs, AAA says.

“Fuel costs in San Diego County are actually at $6.02 for a gallon of standard unleaded. That’s about $1.86 larger per gallon then final 12 months presently,” Shupe advised FOX 5.

AAA says now greater than ever, it’s greatest to guide your journey as far prematurely as you possibly can for the very best costs. The auto membership expects the elevated demand for journey to final all summer season.