39 million Americans can't afford summer vacation, report finds

ByJason Knowles and Ann Pistone WLS logo
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
39 million Americans can't afford to vacation: report
Can't afford a summer vacation this year? You're not alone, according to a recent report.

Can't afford a summer vacation this year? You're not alone, according to a recent report.

More than 39 million U.S. adults can't afford to go on a vacation this year, a report by bankrate.com found.

The largest factor for a quarter of those Americans who can't afford to take a trip is paying down debt, the report showed. The average cost for summer travel was just under $2,000.

To start saving for next year, experts suggest finding expenses to trim. In the meantime, consider relaxing with a "staycation," which tends to be cheaper.