Rental Car Drivers are Traveling South This Thanksgiving

Image: Car rental customer receiving keys. (photo via Zinkevych/iStock/Getty Images Plus)
Image: Car rental customer receiving keys. (photo via Zinkevych/iStock/Getty Images Plus)
Lacey Pfalz
by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 10:05 AM ET, Fri November 3, 2023

Warm-weather destinations in the southern United States dominate as the top destinations with rental car rentals this Thanksgiving holiday. 

Allianz Partners’ Top 10 Thanksgiving Rental Car Report analyzed over 1,700 reservations to discover the top destinations in which people are renting rental cars over the Thanksgiving holiday period. 

Allianz found the top rental car locations are, in order, Orlando, Dallas, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Tampa, Denver, Charlotte, Miami and Austin. The dearth of warm-weather locations could stem from a desire to leave cold-weather destinations behind or visit family out-of-state. 

“Americans opting to get behind the wheel this Thanksgiving are gearing their getaways towards sunshine and favorable weather conditions,” said Daniel Durazo, director of external communications at Allianz Partners USA. “No matter what the weather forecast calls for, drivers should consider their options when it comes to purchasing added-on protection for their road trip. Allianz’s Rental Car Damage Protector is a cost-effective alternative to the rental car counter that has all the benefits, coverage and service needed for successful Turkey-day celebrations.”


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