Nearly 21 Million Easter Getaway Trips Planned Despite Rising Fuel Prices

Drivers in the UK are planning nearly 21 million leisure journeys over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

“This Easter weekend is set to be the busiest on the roads since 2022 with almost 21 million trips planned, despite fears over rising fuel prices”

BBC

Traffic levels are expected to be consistently high, with over a million more trips planned than last year.

BBC

Major congestion hotspots include the M4 westbound and the M25 clockwise.

Most drivers are not changing their plans despite rising fuel prices.

Only 6% expect to drive shorter distances and another 6% say they won’t drive at all.

The Mirror

Filling up a typical diesel family car will cost at least £19 more than last year.

Traffic will be at its busiest on Good Friday, with around 3.3 million leisure trips.

“Drivers undeterred by fuel price concerns with nearly 21m Easter getaway trips planned Drivers are committed to making the most of the four-day Easter bank holiday despite sharply rising fuel prices, with nearly 21m leisure journeys planned, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans by the RAC and traffic analytics specialists INRIX”

RAC

Drivers are advised to set off before 10am to avoid congestion.

National Highways will lift 1,500 miles of roadworks to ease journeys.

The increase in car journeys is likely due to more people choosing to stay in the UK.

12.5 million Brits are planning an overnight trip within the UK compared to 7.4 million abroad.

BBC

5.1 million people remain undecided, citing the weather and finances.