Memorial Day 2014 Travel Deals: Last-Minute Weekend Getaways That Won’t Break The Bank

If you’re thinking of booking a last-minute vacation this Memorial Day weekend, you’re not alone; AAA expects 36.1 million people to travel this year. But even though the masses will be flying or driving to a myriad of destinations, you can still score a good deal.

According to the annual travel forecast, the 36.1 million people traveling will venture more than 50 miles away from home this year, with 88 percent of them driving to their destinations. Up 1.5 million from last year, the findings also mark the second-highest travel statistic since 2000, likely because of the long, harsh winter.

“The winter blues appear to have given Americans the travel bug and a case of cruise cabin fever as travel for the holiday is expected to hit a new post-recession high,” COO Marshall Doney said in a statement.

With the clock ticking toward the long weekend, prices for some last-minute getaways have skyrocketed. And while you can always get the best bargains towards the middle or end of summer, there are still deals to be found for Memorial Day weekend. Here’s a roundup we’ve scoured across the web and from GoBankingRates.com.

Avis: 10% off weekend full size 4-door car rentals using coupon code “G833800.”

Expedia.com: $25 off $100 on first booking with mobile app by December 31 using coupon code “MOBILE25.”

Hotels.com: Up to 30% off Memorial Day sale through May 27; Up to $100 off all hotel bookings using coupon code “REBATES14.”

Cheap Tickets: Up to 50% off getaways for Memorial Day weekend through May 25.

CheapOAir: $15 off Memorial Day weekend using coupon code “MEMORIAL15.”

CheapoStay.com: $15 off Memorial Day weekend using coupon code “MEMORIAL15.”

Orbitz: Up to 50% Off Memorial Day trips through May 25; Save 15% on hotel stays booked by June 1 and traveled by November 15 using coupon codde “GETHAPPY.”

Sandals: Up to 65% off vacations for Memorial Day plus more deals.

Travelocity: $100 off $1,000 or more hotel and flight package until May 26 using coupon code “MEMORIAL100.”