There’s good news for those traveling this summer: gas prices are significantly lower than last year.

“What a difference a year makes,” said Andrew Gross, a spokesman for AAA, a member organization for motor and recreational travel.

Since Friday, national average a gallon of gas is $3.58, down from $5 a year ago, according to AAA.

Last year’s high prices made headlines and even prompted politicians at the state and federal levels to call for them gas tax holiday.

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This year, those concerns have subsided. Barring any surprises during hurricane season, the outlook for gas prices is mostly stable, Gross said.

“Right now, we don’t see anything pushing prices up or down,” Gross said.

The national average will likely remain in the $3.50 per gallon range, he said.

That’s good news for travelers because prices in other categories, such as airfare and hotels, have risen this year, according to Ted Rossman, principal analyst at Bankrate and CreditCards.com.

A recent Bankrate survey found this out 63% of adults plan to take a summer vacation this year, up from 61% last year.

“People want to go somewhere, they want to do something,” Rossman said. “There’s still a lot of pent-up demand that was boosted during the pandemic.”

Still, higher costs are also forcing people to look for ways to save, he said.

A Bankrate survey found this out 80% of travelers plan to adjust their plans due to inflation.

Choosing to drive instead of fly was one of the most common changes, Rossman said. Other ways people want to cut costs are by choosing cheaper accommodation or destinations or traveling for fewer days.

Even though gas prices aren’t as high this summer, there are still a few ways to consider increasing your savings if you or your family are planning a road trip.