{"id":349709,"date":"2026-06-06T17:23:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T17:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/349709\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T17:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T17:23:19","slug":"survey-americans-arent-letting-soaring-costs-cancel-summer-travel-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/349709\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey: Americans aren’t letting soaring costs cancel summer travel — yet"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Despite increasing costs, a new survey shows that Americans aren’t giving up their summer travel plans — at least not yet.<\/p>\n

A survey by The Points Guy and YouGov<\/a> found that a majority of people — 71% — plan to travel as much… or even more… than last summer.<\/p>\n

But that’s not to say those who are planning vacations aren’t altering their itineraries.<\/p>\n

Vacationers said they were picking cheaper destinations (28%), and going on shorter trips (28%).<\/p>\n

They’re also changing how they get there by picking cheaper modes of travel, like driving instead of flying (26%).<\/p>\n

MORE: Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives<\/a><\/p>\n

On the other hand, 19% of those surveyed said they were planning to travel less.<\/p>\n

The reasons why?<\/p>\n

Well — 39% cited general economic anxiety. 30% pointed to higher airfare prices.<\/p>\n

But even the best laid plans can change. 65% say they would cancel or modify their trip, if the cost of airfare and gas continues to climb.<\/p>\n

The cost of travel has gone up 27% since last year, so for some a “staycation” might be ideal.<\/p>\n

Take a look at more stories and videos by 7 On Your Side.<\/a><\/p>\n

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