Do Americans fly more than Europeans?


Do Americans fly more than Europeans? Americans are flying more than Europeans despite the pandemic. Americans are hopping on planes more than their counterparts in Europe and the rest of the Western hemisphere, a new U.S. Energy Information Administration analysis shows.


Which European country is most visited by Americans?

United Kingdom. The United Kingdom remains the number one destination in Europe for international travel, with more than 3 million Americans visiting so far this year. ...


What percentage of Americans travel to Europe?

Popular European destinations like the U.K. (which recorded 3 million American visitors in 2023 through July), France (1.5 million) and Germany (1.6 million) maintained their dominance over the American tourist market, with a total of 11.7 million Americans traveling to Europe, attracting 29.1% of total U.S. citizens ...


Do most Americans travel internationally?

By contrast, around a quarter (27%) have not traveled abroad. Still, the degree to which Americans have traveled around the globe varies widely: 19% have been to only one foreign country, 12% to two countries, 15% to three or four countries, and 14% to five to nine countries.


Where are most Americans in Europe?

Among the top European countries visited by Americans are Italy, France, and Germany. At this time, U.S. citizens can travel to the Schengen Area for short-term stays without having to apply for a visa. In 2024, the EU plans to introduce ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorization System.


Do Americans travel a lot?

Overall, 60 percent of respondents travel domestically one to two times a year. Travelers who are 54 and older responded that they were more likely to travel more than two times within the year. Just under 10 percent travel more than five times a year within the states.


Where do Americans go most in Europe?

These 3 European Countries Are The Most Popular With American Travelers Right Now
  1. United Kingdom. The United Kingdom remains the number one destination in Europe for international travel, with more than 3 million Americans visiting so far this year. ...
  2. Germany. ...
  3. France.