More Americans Plan Summer ‘Staycations;’ Cincinnati Named Top Spot: Survey

The high cost of living and traveling is cited as the top issue among those choosing a ‘staycation,’ according to the survey.

Cincinnati, Ohio, skyline on May 9, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Summer has long been celebrated as the ultimate vacation season, but higher prices across the board may be turning some vacationers into “staycationers.”

Bankrate’s 2025 Summer Travel Survey indicates that just 46 percent of Americans plan to travel this summer. Of those not planning to travel, 65 percent say affordability is keeping them at home.