Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest for travel in three years with more than 1 million Michiganders flying and hitting the road to finally take the vacation that they've put off during the pandemic.

What will it cost?

AAA is offering some average travel prices, the busiest travel days and times and overall travel advice:

Air travel

The lowest airfare is 6% more than last year at $184 a ticket, with Saturday being the most expensive day to fly and Monday the least.

Airfares and hotel prices normally rise as the travel date gets closer.

Thursday is expected to be the busiest day with Monday being the lightest.

Arrive at the airport at least two hours early for domestic flights and three hours for international flights.

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Driving

Determine whether it’s cheaper to drive or fly.

Thursday and Friday are anticipated to be peak traffic days.

Hit the road when there’s less traffic and allow extra time when traveling to your destination. Expect congestion on major roadways around big cities and popular destinations.

Hotels

Midrange hotel rates have increased about 42%, with the average lowest rates ranging between $199 and $257 a night at AAA-approved hotels.

Consider staying at an all-inclusive resort. This limits driving and paying a la carte for entertainment and dining.

Car rentals

Daily car rental rates decreased 16% compared with last year, with the average lowest rate coming in at $100 a day.

Contact Frank Witsil: 313-222-5022 or fwitsil@freepress.com.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Memorial Day weekend vacation tips and costs as prices spike