July 27, 2025

Consumers Trim Travel Budgets Amid Rising Costs

US Consumers Rethink Travel Plans Amid Economic Uncertainty


Key stat: 20% of US adults say they’ve traveled or will travel less than planned due to the economy, according to a May survey by The Points Guy and The Harris Poll.

Beyond the chart:
  • The average summer trip budget among US adults has decreased 25.4% since 2024, per a Europ Assistance survey.
  • Early booking discounts are the most appealing promotions for adults worldwide across vacation rentals (47%), hotels (45%), and transportation and activities (41%), according to a March Expedia Group survey.
Use this chart: Travel is now a more considered purchase. Marketers and retailers can use this chart to focus on value and flexibility to win over hesitant consumers.

Copyright 2025 EMARKETER Inc. All rights reserved. From https://content-naf.emarketer.com. By Emmy Liederman.

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