Cost of travel pushes summer vacations out of reach for many Americans

Four in 10 Americans will not be taking a single trip this summer — with cost as the biggest reason why. The survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state and generation, looked at respondents’ 2026 travel plans, and it revealed 37% will not be traveling this summer. For these respondents, the majority are unable to afford the cost of a trip (52%), while others said they’re working to save money (25%) or pay off debt (22%). Commissioned by Current and conducted by Talker Research, the survey also looked at those who are planning to travel, and how affordability is affecting their plans.