Summer has long been celebrated as the ultimate vacation season, but higher prices across the board may be turning some vacationers into “staycationers.”
Bankrate’s 2025 Summer Travel Survey indicates that just 46 percent of Americans plan to travel this summer. Of those not planning to travel, 65 percent say affordability is keeping them at home.
The top issue among those choosing “staycations” is the higher cost of everyday life, coupled with the higher costs of traveling, including airfare, hotels, meals, and entertainment. Others cited too much debt or focusing on other financial priorities.
“A staycation can be a fun fallback option. If nothing else, take some time off to relax and recharge at home,” Ted Rossman, Bankrate senior industry analyst, said in the report….