General · 31 March 2026

UK roads seeing 21 million trips this Easter

UK roads will experience their busiest Easter since 2022, with nearly 21 million leisure car journeys planned — over a million more than last year — despite rising fuel costs. Drivers are advised to set off before 10am to avoid peak congestion. Meanwhile, 12.5 million Brits plan overnight domestic UK trips this Easter, according to VisitEngland's Trip-Tracker survey.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 March 2026 at 4:41

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