New Survey: 45% of Americans Say Tariffs are Affecting Their Travel Plans

Despite the WalletHub report's findings, 20% of people say they'd take on debt before skipping a vacation.

With summer right around the corner, 45% of Americans say tariffs are affecting their travel plans, according to a new WalletHub survey. The survey is accompanied by WalletHub’s picks for 2025’s Best Credit Cards for Summer Travel, highlighting deals worth more than $750 in airfare, hotel reservations, and other travel expenses.

Key Findings:

  • Tariffs Disrupt Travel: 45% of Americans say tariffs are affecting their travel plans.
     
  • Cutting Back This Summer: Nearly 2 in 3 Americans plan to spend less money this summer than last summer.
     
  • Skipping Payments for Travel: 1 in 5 Americans would skip a credit card payment before skipping a vacation.
     
  • Still Paying Off Past Travel: Nearly 1 in 5 people still have credit card debt from their last vacation.
     
  • Debt Clouds Summer Fun: 55% of people think about post-vacation credit card bills while they’re on vacation.
     
  • International Trips at Risk: 70% of Americans are concerned that a weakening dollar will affect Americans’ ability to travel internationally.

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