Thanksgiving grocery prices might be high. But road trip costs shouldnt be [Video]

While the cost of Thanksgiving dinner has been on the rise in recent years, traveling home for the holidays shouldn’t be too pricey in 2024 — at least by car.And the number of people hitting the road is on the rise.Airports and the country’s major highways will be filled with Thanksgiving travelers headed away for the holiday. Almost 80 million people will travel over Thanksgiving, up 1.7 million compared to 2023, according to AAA, though the calculation includes two extra travel days from previous years.Over 71 million people will go on a road trip over Thanksgiving, at a time when gas prices have lowered — offering one source of relief for cash-strapped travelers. The national average last Thanksgiving Day was $3.26. AAA predicts the national average below $3 a gallon for the first time since 2021.“Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday for travel, and this year we’re expecting to set new …