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Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, Sparks Travel and Accommodation Surge

As the total solar eclipse approaches, travelers are advised on how to avoid traffic jams and secure affordable lodging.

On April 8, skygazers along the wide-sweeping arc of the Great North American Eclipse's path will step outside to catch a rare glimpse of the sun while the Earth becomes shrouded in darkness.
a photograph of three lanes of traffic completely backed up on the interstate. The lanes one the other side going in the opposite direction are mostly clear.
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Male hand holds smartphone whilst photographing a solar eclipse

Overview

  • A total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will traverse North America, causing potential traffic jams and a massive influx of visitors.
  • Hotel searches have spiked by 2,134% and flight searches by 304% for the eclipse period, with Montreal emerging as the most affordable city for lodging.
  • Experts recommend staying in the path of totality to avoid traffic, using real-time traffic reports, and considering public transport options.
  • Cities like Cleveland, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas, are highlighted as urban centers within the path of totality, offering numerous lodging options.
  • Travelers are encouraged to stay overnight after the eclipse and consider staying put to watch the partial phases instead of joining post-eclipse traffic.