Global Traveler USA, June 2025
In late May, the U.S. dollar fell for a third day against several currencies, and it’s evident the power of the U.S. dollar is weakening, leading many Americans to wonder if this will influence travel this summer and beyond. In fact, the U.S. dollar has declined in spurts across 2025. According to Northeastern University, the value of the dollar fell about 9 percent in January and dropped 4.5 percent in April alone.
While normal for the value of any currency to rise and fall, this recent trend with the U.S. dollar will likely impact Americans traveling abroad. According to a survey by Bankrate, less than half of Americans plan to travel this summer, citing cost as the main factor. And a quarter of U.S. adults aren’t planning a summer vacation at all this year. And for those already with travel plans this summer, taking the volatility of the U.S. dollar into consideration will be important.
