Summer Travel 2025: Prices Down, but Still Expensive

Summer travel costs are down slightly in 2025 compared to last year, according to a recent CBS Mornings report. Airfare and rental car prices have decreased, but overall travel expenses are still higher than in previous years. Travelers are finding ways to save money by booking early and being flexible with their travel plans. However, the cost of food and entertainment continues to be a major factor. One family featured in the report, the Smiths from Arkansas, shared their strategy for saving money on their trip to Tennessee. "We got online before we came to get special pricing," said one family member. Despite the higher overall costs, the report offers several tips to help travelers save money this summer, including being flexible with travel dates and locations, budgeting for food, and using credit card points.