"Travelers in March booked 21 million short-term rental nights, the highest number of future nights booked on record, according to AirDNA. One-bedroom or studio in-home rentals in 2022 were 26% and 10% cheaper than hotels in large cities and coastal resorts, according to AirDNA and STR."

As summer travel begins, travelers seek ways to save on airfares and hotel prices. Some are opting for fewer trips or driving instead of flying. Stephanie Hanrahan had to skip her family trip to Disney World due to high costs. AAA predicts 37 million Americans will drive this weekend, while the TSA expects a 14% increase in travelers.

Expect big crowds for the summer travel season -- and big prices, too (AP)

The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.