Check tires for wear and make sure all tires, including the spare, are properly inflated.Mechanics urge motorists to take these pre-trip precautions: Of those, 137,909 are expected to need a tow, 55,456 are expected to need tire assistance, and 103,871 will need battery help. Here’s another breathtaking stat: AAA expects to rescue 368,000 California motorists on the roadside.
travelers, San Diego shows a $3.95 a gallon price and Las Vegas, $3.29.Ĭalifornia prices are higher than the national average ($2.57) partly because of the state’s blend of fuel to accommodate its strict environmental laws, which few refineries outside the state produce. The Los Angeles-Long Beach average is at $3.99. 18, the California retail state average was $3.95 a gallon for regular. Pockets of heavy rain are expected into Thursday.įor most Americans, gasoline prices will be similar to last year’s. The cold north-to-south storm is expected to drop up to three inches in the foothills and lower elevations of the mountains, with snow levels to 2,500 feet, potentially snarling the Grapevine. 27 is expected to be the worst travel period nationally, and car trips are expected to take as much at four times longer than normal in major metropolitan areas, including Los Angeles and much of Southern California.įactor in the forecasts for heavy rain in Los Angeles County by sunrise on Wednesday. A strong economy is being credited for a 2.9% overall surge in Thanksgiving holiday travel. They’ll be among the 55.3 million nationally who are traveling for the holiday, about 49.3 million by car.
27, the day before Thanksgiving, because of what is expected to be a record freeway crunch, AAA predicted.Ībout 3.7 million Southern Californians are expected to take a car trip of more than 50 miles during the long weekend, AAA said. Carry your hotel key with you: Between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM, many hotels require proof that you are a guest in order to gain access to the property.You’re traveling for Thanksgiving by car? Then listen up: The absolute worst time to leave Southern California is 5 to 7 p.m.Forget the glass: Between 6:00 PM on December 31 and 6:00 AM on January 1, glass containers are banned along The Strip (south of Sahara and north of Sunset Avenue), as well as on the sidewalks bordering that portion of Las Vegas Boulevard.Drink responsibly: While many event tickets include an open bar or bottle service, be sure to drink some water between cocktails.Also, be aware that backpacks, coolers, and strollers are prohibited on Las Vegas Boulevard between 6:00 PM on December 31 and 6:00 AM on January 1. Vegas may be known for its sun and warmth, but the desert does get cold at night and you will want a jacket. Dress appropriately: If you’re spending time outside, wear layers.Avoid it by opting for cabs, rideshares, shuttles, or the Las Vegas Monorail. Arrive early: Las Vegas Boulevard gets blocked off for the party at 6:00 PM, and with 300,000+ people descending on The Strip, traffic will be crazy all night.Book early: Hotel rooms will be booked up quickly and tickets will sell out fast.
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