This Labor Day weekend travel sees cheaper costs for flights, hotels, and rental cars compared to last year.
This year’s Labor Day travel is predicted to set records for volume.
The busiest day for car travel is expected to be tomorrow (Friday, August 29), so consider leaving tonight (Thursday) or before noon on Friday to miss the worst of the traffic.
| Best and Worst Times to Travel by Car (courtesy of AAA) | ||
| Date | Best Travel Time | Worst Travel Time |
| Thursday, Aug 28 | Before 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday, Aug 29 | Before 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, Aug 30 | 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday, Aug 31 | Before 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Monday, Sep 1 | Before 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
According to AAA, Summer gas prices have remained low, matching summer averages in 2021. Last year, the national average for a gallon of regular was $3.33 on Labor Day. Barring a tropical storm or hurricane affecting Gulf Coast refineries, gas prices should stay below what they were last year. So far in 2025, gas prices have seen few fluctuations thanks to steady crude oil prices.
The worst times at airports are today (Thursday, August 28) and tomorrow (Friday, August 29), with specific busy periods including today (Thursday) from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from noon to 8 p.m..
