Travel

Airfares vs. a year ago

+21.0%

Average U.S. airline fares, from the Consumer Price Index.

Source: BLS via FRED, August 2026

Hotel prices vs. a year ago

+2.3%

Hotels, motels and other lodging away from home, from the Consumer Price Index.

Source: BLS via FRED, August 2026

Where your dollar goes furthest

Japan

$1 = 158 yen, ▲ 7.1% vs. a year ago

Of the big destinations, this is where the dollar has gained the most over the past year.

Source: Federal Reserve via FRED