AAA: Record number of Michiganders expected to travel for holidays

MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) — Michigan residents are expected to travel in record numbers for the year-end holiday period.

AAA predicts 3.8 million Michiganders will travel 50 miles or more from home. That’s 98,000 more travelers than the previous record high, set last year.

Nationwide, AAA expects 3 million more travelers than last year. An estimated, 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more.

“Travelers should expect the roads, airports and cruise terminals to be more crowded than normal,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “So, finalize your travel plans now and give yourself extra time to get to your destination. We also suggest travel insurance, which provides assistance in the event winter weather or something unexpected interferes with your plans.”

Michigan Year-End Holiday Travelers

• Total: 3.8 Million
• Auto: 3.4 Million
• Air: 217,229
• Other: 144,476

Road travel is expected to set new records in Michigan.

More than 3.4 million Michiganders are forecast to take a road trip. That’s 77,000 more Michigan road trippers than last year.

Nearly 90% of holiday travelers will drive to their destinations, making it the most popular way to travel.