By this time next Friday, we will still be on the front end of the long Independence Day weekend – though, sadly, not as long as last year, when it fell on Wednesday! So, are you staying home (more of us are) ? Or taking a trip (fewer, and spending more) ? Either way, there’s a price tag on your “4th Fun” – because this is America, dang it!
Continuing a long MindFieldLive tradition, it’s Independence Day by the Numbers!
$300: Average spent on holiday parties
$39: Average spent on fireworks
40 million: Number of us taking a July 4th trip this year. Down 300K from last year
613: Average miles traveled per trip
$747: Average amount families spend per trip. Same as last year
3 million: Number of us flying – up 10%
84%: The percentage of travelers going by car, vs. plane
$3.60: Average price of a gallon of gas. Up 11% from last year
BTW, if you ARE entertaining at home, here’s an article that tells you how to save some bux!
What are YOUR plans this year? Hit us up on Facebook, and have a great weekend!