As we take a moment to reflect on the past year, we’re reminded of the headline-grabbing events that took place, inspiring travelers across the U.S. to hit the road. From the epic solar eclipse in April, drawing millions of people to view the once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon from its path of totality, to the concerts and sporting events that fueled a record-breaking year of “gig-tripping” – 2024 was an exciting year full of unique travel experiences.
Looking ahead to 2025, we surveyed travelers once again to find out what types of trips, activities and destinations Americans are excited about right now.
Are travelers craving adventure? Are they looking to splurge or save? Is international travel still beckoning? How is flexible work affecting travel behavior?
We’re thrilled to see Americans’ interest in RV travel continues to grow. More than half (60%) of people planning to travel next year are considering a road trip or vacation in an RV. Notably, hobbies and passions will drive major travel decisions in 2025, as travelers report planning future trips around their love for food, music, history, sports teams, books, and more.
We’re excited to help travelers navigate the ever-evolving road ahead, while providing early inspiration for those already dreaming of hitting the road in 2025. Having recently surpassed 5 million nights of sleeping under the stars, RVshare is the first and largest online community for RV renters and owners offering a diverse selection of vehicles to accommodate any outdoor adventure and help travelers experience the unbridled freedom of RV travel.
Ready to find out where travelers are heading, learn the latest travel trends and who is looking to splurge or save this year? The 2025 Travel Trend Report awaits.
About the 2025 RVshare Travel Trend Report:
RVshare’s 2025 Travel Trend Report is predicting another compelling year for travel. According to new data conducted by Wakefield Research, 90% of Americans planning to travel in 2025 will do so at least as much as they did the year prior, with nearly half planning to increase their travel plans. Continuing to grow, RV travel interest has jumped again for 2025, both as a means of transportation and accommodation.
Among those planning to travel next year, 60% are planning to take a road trip or vacation in an RV.
Three-quarters of Americans have also highlighted their intentions to splurge on travel in 2025, particularly spending more on dining, attractions and shopping while on vacation. Speaking of vacation, Americans are working hard for those splurge-worthy experiences and will do what they can to take them – nearly 80% of people who are allowed to work remotely plan to work from vacation next year, rather than taking official leave from work. Survey insights also reveal that American travelers continue to turn to AI tools for help when travel planning – hoping for a quicker planning process and more affordability.
RVshare’s 2025 Travel Trend Report Methodology:
The RVshare survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) between October 16th and October 25th, 2024. 1,000 US adults ages 18+ who have taken a vacation in the last 24 months were surveyed using an email invitation and an online survey. The data has been weighted.
