$1.3T
Direct travel spending in the U.S.
Travelers directly spent $1.3 trillion in the United States in 2024.
U.S. Travel Association, 2024 National DataTravel Industry Reference
U.S. travel statistics, grounded in the latest complete data.
Key 2024 figures on travel spending, international visitors, and the way overseas travelers plan their trips. Updated November 3, 2026.
At a Glance
A practical snapshot of travel in the United States.
These figures bring together the latest complete annual information available from the U.S. Travel Association and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Travel and Tourism Office. Every number below names and links to its source, so it can be checked and cited in context.
For travelers, the picture is simple: travel remains a major part of the American economy, international visitors continue to make long, considered trips, and planning time is often part of what makes a getaway feel easy.
$2.9T
Economic output tied to travel
That direct spending produced $2.9 trillion in economic output in 2024.
U.S. Travel Association, 2024 National Data15M+
American jobs supported by travel
The travel industry supported more than 15 million American workers in 2024.
U.S. Travel Association, 2024 National Data$876B
Domestic leisure travel spending
Domestic leisure travel accounted for $876 billion in spending during 2024.
U.S. Travel Association, 2024 National Data48.3M
International inbound air travelers
Canada, Mexico, and overseas markets sent 48.3 million international inbound air travelers to the U.S. in 2024.
National Travel and Tourism Office, 2024 survey35.2M
Overseas visitors to the U.S.
The U.S. welcomed 35.2 million visitors from overseas countries, excluding Canada and Mexico, in 2024.
U.S. Department of Commerce, 2024 visitor impact report$169.8B
Overseas visitor spending
Those overseas visitors spent $169.8 billion on travel-related goods and services in the U.S. during 2024.
U.S. Department of Commerce, 2024 visitor impact report17.5 nights
Average overseas visitor stay
The average overseas visitor stayed 17.5 nights in the U.S. in 2024.
National Travel and Tourism Office, 2024 survey$1,802
Average overseas visitor spend
The average overseas visitor spent $1,802 while in the U.S. in 2024.
National Travel and Tourism Office, 2024 survey103.6 days
Average decision lead time
On average, overseas visitors decided to visit the U.S. 103.6 days before their trip in 2024.
National Travel and Tourism Office, 2024 surveyWhat It Suggests
Planning has a longer runway than a booking confirmation.
The National Travel and Tourism Office found that the average overseas visitor made the decision to visit the U.S. 103.6 days before traveling and reserved an airline ticket 77.7 days ahead. Those averages are not a rule for every trip, but they are a useful reminder that a meaningful getaway often starts with a conversation well before departure.
If you have an occasion, season, sailing, or dream destination in mind, Christine can help you turn that early idea into a plan with room for the details that matter.
Methodology & Sources
How this page is kept useful.
This page uses the most recent complete annual figures cited by the named sources. Figures are not estimates by An Exclusive Getaway. The page will be reviewed regularly as new annual data is published.
- U.S. Travel Association, 2024 National Data, for U.S. travel spending, economic output, employment, and domestic leisure spending.
- National Travel and Tourism Office, Survey of International Air Travelers Results for 2024, for international inbound air travel, overseas visitor stays, spending, and trip-planning timing.
- U.S. Department of Commerce, Overseas Visitor Impact on State Economies, 2024, for overseas visitor volume and related spending.
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An Exclusive Getaway. “U.S. Travel Statistics: 2024 Data & Planning Trends.” Updated November 3, 2026. https://anexclusivegetaway.com/travel-statistics