Record Number Of Californians Travelling For Memorial Day
WALNUT CREEK (CBS13) - Despite the high gas prices a record 5.2 million Californians are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. That's a 5.3% increase of those travelling compared to 2017.
- 4.3 million Californians will drive
- 528,000 will fly
- 41.5 million Americans will travel
Drivers will pay the highest gas prices in years this Memorial Day. In California, the average for a gallon of gas is about 70 cents higher than last year at this time. In 2017 drivers paid an average of $2.98 for a gallon of regular. AAA says the average price for a gallon of gas statewide is currently $3.69.
- Sacramento- $3.60 (2018); $2.87 (2017)
- Stockton- $3.59 (2018); $2.86 (2017)
- Modesto- $3.54 (2018); $2.78 (2017)
- Yolo- $3.58 (2018); $2.84 (2017)
- Yuba- $3.50 (2018); $2.74 (2017)
- Fairield- $3.61 (2018); $2.87 (2017)
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AAA's Leisure Travel Index shows the average daily rate for a car rental for Memorial Day is $59. That's 11% cheaper than 2017 and the lowest rate in four years.