HomeToGo reveals top Labor Day 2024 destinations, highlighting beach resorts and cities. U.S. travelers prefer domestic trips, reducing travel distance.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – As the week surrounding Labor Day (September 2, 2024) gears up to be a tremendous travel period again in 2024, HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today revealed the most sought-after and rapidly emerging travel destinations for the holiday. Analyzing U.S. traveler insights from HomeToGo.com, experts at the marketplace have identified both the top searched and top trending domestic locations for the annual holiday weekend, encompassing a mix of beach resorts, charming small towns, and bustling big cities.
“As summer winds down, Labor Day weekend heats up, consistently emerging as a major travel event for Americans eager to savor the final days of the season,” Eleanor Moody, HomeToGo travel expert and spokesperson. “This year, 55% of American travelers are seeking domestic getaways, and the average travel distance has dropped to 1,588 miles compared to 2,337 miles in 2023 – signaling a growing preference for closer-to-home trips. With plenty of time remaining to plan a memorable holiday trip, we hope that these insights will serve as inspiration for travelers celebrating Labor Day and the end of summer.”
From the sandy shores of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to the music-filled streets of Nashville, Tennessee, the list of the most popular destinations for Labor Day 2024 goes beyond the coast. The top-trending locations, based on year-on-year search increases, also showcase strong variety as rural smaller towns such as Jasper, Georgia and larger cities like Louisville, Kentucky have seen boosted interest this year.
| The 10 Most Searched Domestic Destinations
for Labor Day Weekend |
The 10 Top Trending Domestic Destinations
for Labor Day Weekend |
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| Rank | Destination | State | Median Price Per Night | Rank | Destination | State | Year-on-year
Search Increase |
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| #1 | Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | $263 | #1 | Jasper | Georgia | +716% | |
| #2 | Panama City Beach | Florida | $317 | #2 | Bay Saint Louis | Mississippi | +597% | |
| #3 | Hilton Head Island | South Carolina | $362 | #3 | Red River | New Mexico | +404% | |
| #4 | Pigeon Forge | Tennessee | $325 | #4 | Seacrest | Florida | +333% | |
| #5 | Nashville | Tennessee | $434 | #5 | Louisville | Kentucky | +274% | |
| #6 | Lake Tahoe | California | $427 | #6 | Sullivan’s Island | South Carolina | +243% | |
| #7 | Manhattan | New York | $327 | #7 | Lincoln City | Oregon | +226% | |
| #8 | Chicago | Illinois | $357 | #8 | Coeur d’Alene | Idaho | +194% | |
| #9 | Seattle | Washington | $299 | #9 | Seattle | Washington | +192% | |
| #10 | Pensacola Beach | Florida | $394 | #10 | Pensacola Beach | Florida | +153% | |
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
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