The arrival of September may mean back-to-school shopping and gearing up for the change of seasons, but it also brings Labor Day celebrations on the first of the month. There may never be enough summer days to satisfy, but you can squeeze out the last drops of sunshine with an exciting Labor Day weekend.
Plan Early to Secure the Best Deals
Labor Day will be here before you know it! Make plans now and rest easy knowing you'll get out of town soon enough. If you don't secure affordable car rentals or other travel plans early, ferries, cars, and hotels will be booked by the time you're ready to plan. Remember to always book through an independently-owned rental agency, which will have better coupons and deals than the big-name companies.
Labor Day Bucket List Ideas
- Buy a pass to all of the national parks. You can use the pass year-round, starting with Labor Day weekend. Rent an affordable car and hit the best trails in the country.
- Cool off with a day pass at your local pool.
- Try kayaking — it's not as hard as you think (just stay off the ocean for your first outings). Need a vehicle to carry the kayaks? Get a rental with extra room.
- Hit the golf course or please the whole family with a round of mini-golf.
- Be a tourist in your own town. Don't have a car? Car rental discounts make it easy to explore the outer areas you've never been to.
- When the sun goes down, use a telescope for some serious stargazing with friends.
Labor Day is the last big travel weekend of summer. Prices spike as the date approaches, so book your rental car, hotel, and activities at least a few weeks in advance for the best selection and rates.
Compare rates from independent agencies and lock in your end-of-summer getaway.