"Expert Tips for Safe and Smooth Fourth of July Travel"

About 43.2 million people are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, with road trips being the most popular mode of transportation. The quietest days to travel by car are anticipated to be Sunday, July 2, and Monday, July 3. Rental car prices are down 25% from last year. More than 24 million people are expected to fly out of U.S. airports, with June 29 and June 30 expected to be the busiest travel days. Flight prices are dropping, with domestic tickets more than $100 cheaper than last year. The most popular U.S. destinations for the holiday are New York City, Los Angeles, and Orlando, Florida.