“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 | |||||||
| Rank | Destination | State | Median Price Per Night | Rank | Destination | State | Year-on-year Search Increase | |
| #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% | |
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