- With over 53 million Americans planning to travel for Thanksgiving, you might want to avoid some of that holiday rush. If so, experts recommend laying low on Wednesday, November 24th.
- AAA spokesperson Ellen Edmunds told Elite Daily "The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the heaviest travel day", adding that roads will start to fill up on Wednesday afternoon.
- Expedia says Wednesday is also the busiest day for flight demand, suggesting that you fly on Monday, November 22nd to avoid the biggest crowds.
- More people will arrive at their vacation rentals on Wednesday, as well.
- AAA expects a 13% increase in Thanksgiving travelers from 2020, making it the highest single-year increase since 2005!
The Busiest Travel Days For Thanksgiving To Avoid In 2021
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