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AAA: More SC travelers will hit the roads this Thanksgiving holiday

AAA: Nearly 753,000 people in SC are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Nearly 753,000 people in South Carolina are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, According to AAA. That is a 13% increase from 2020 and only two percent below pre-pandemic levels. According to AAA, 53,300 people are expected to fly while 678,000 people will drive to their destinations for Thanksgiving. Categories: Local News Tags: AAA, Thanksgiving travel

More and More SC Drivers hitting the road for the July 4th weekend

AAA says more than 635,800 South Carolinians are expected to travel for the Independence Day holiday weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– More and more South Carolinians will be hitting the road for the July 4th weekend. AAA says more than 635,800 South Carolinians are expected to travel for the Independence Day holiday weekend. That number is up more than 35% from last year, amid the pandemic. In all, more than 47 million Americans are expected to travel, experts…

Gas prices in SC among lowest in Nation

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Travelers can be thankful for full tanks of gas this Thanksgiving weekend. Gas prices are a lot lower today, than in years past. According to AAA, gas prices in South Carolina are among the lowest in the nation. Drivers here are paying around a $1.68 a gallon. The National average is $2.10 a gallon, the lowest since…

Majority of SC residents concerned about holiday travel during Pandemic: AAA Survey

COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)–According to AAA, the majority of South Carolina travelers are concerned about traveling this holiday season, due to the Coronavirus. In the survey, 73% of South Carolina travelers said they were concerned about traveling this holiday season, due to the Coronavirus. But, 50% of South Carolinians say they are more comfortable traveling now, than they were earlier…

AAA survey: Majority of SC residents concerned about Holiday Travel

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolinians are concerned about the pandemic and holiday travel, according to a new survey from AAA. In the survey, 73% of South Carolina travelers said they were concerned about traveling this holiday season, due to the Coronavirus. But, 50% of South Carolinians say they are more comfortable traveling now, than they were earlier this year, when…

Consumer: Best times to book Holiday travel

CNN– It’s still hot outside and visions of sugar plums may not be dancing in your head, but experts say now is the time to book those holiday trips. Here’s Mandy Gaither with a look at what AAA says is the best time to book. Categories: Local News Tags: AAA, Holiday Travel

Travel experts say now is the time to make holiday travel plans

The first day of fall isn’t bringing in cooler weather at the moment but it is the best time to start planning those holiday trips. According to AAA the ideal time to buy air travel for Thanksgiving and Christmas begins Wednesday and most of the good deals are expected to be gone by Halloween so you don’t have too much extra…