AAA Reports Labor Day 2025 Travel Trends Across US, International Destinations

As Americans prepare for Labor Day 2025 travel, AAA reports that domestic travel costs are generally lower than last year, with round-trip flights, hotel stays, and car rentals showing price decreases, while international airfare has risen slightly. Popular domestic destinations include Seattle, Orlando, and New York, with Vancouver leading internationally, and European cities like Rome and London also attracting travelers. Calumet County, Wisconsin, is experiencing a tourism boost, with increased visitor spending benefiting local attractions like Mulberry Lane Farm, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary amid steady attendance growth. Travelers seeking September destinations might consider less crowded options such as Ladakh, Munich, Kyoto, Santorini, Banff, Barcelona, Bhutan, and New York City, which offer varied cultural and natural attractions while avoiding peak tourist congestion. Conversely, highly crowded tourist cities like Phuket, Paris, Miami, and Barcelona are recommended to be avoided in 2025 due to overwhelming visitor densities that diminish the travel experience. Meanwhile, UK travel and tourism statistics are still in development, with data quality improvements underway but some issues unresolved for late 2024.