As schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays, an estimated 12.6 million drivers are set to make getaway trips by car this coming weekend, surpassing the average annual exodus before the pandemic, according to data from the RAC. The research suggests that Saturday will witness the highest volume of leisure travellers on the road, with approximately 3.1 million separate trips anticipated. This is followed by Sunday with an estimated 2.5 million trips, and Friday with up to 2.3 million leisure trips. Additionally, it is predicted that an extra 4.8 million journeys will be made between Friday and the end of Sunday.
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Although the overall number of trips is lower compared to last year, the total projected number of getaway journeys over the entire weekend, including Friday, exceeds the pre-pandemic average. This indicates that many families are opting for holidays within the UK instead of travelling abroad. However, the RAC is concerned that the longer distances covered by drivers could lead to an increase in breakdowns. Therefore, they urge drivers to check their vehicles before embarking on their journeys.
