Summary
Orlando, Florida, is the most popular U.S. destination for Thanksgiving travel in 2025, while Paris tops the list for international travelers. AAA reports nearly 82 million people will travel in the U.S. during the Thanksgiving period, with increases in both car and air travel expected.
Key Facts
- Orlando, Florida, is the top U.S. destination for Thanksgiving travel.
- Florida cities Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Tampa also ranked highly for domestic travel.
- Paris, France, is the most popular international destination for U.S. travelers during Thanksgiving.
- Other top international destinations include Amsterdam, Vienna, and Cancun.
- AAA forecasts nearly 82 million people will travel in the U.S. over the Thanksgiving period from November 25 to December 1, 2025.
- 6 million U.S. travelers are expected to fly domestically during this period.
- Around 73 million Americans are set to travel by car for Thanksgiving.
- The number of people taking cruises is around 20.7 million, with expectations for this number to rise next year.
