The month of June marks the beginning of the summer vacation season in the USA;  but this year, many people are scaling back their family vacations due to the high cost of travel.  High fuel prices have not only increased driving costs, but also raised the price of airline tickets and the price of many travel expenses.

Currently, the price of regular gasoline is hovering near $3.80 to $4.00 per gallon.  That equates to approximately $1.00 to $1.05 per liter.  For travelers from Europe and many other countries, these prices are still a bargain, but for most US citizens, the prices are considered exhorbitantly high.

The price of diesel fuel is significantly more expensive at $4.65 to $4.85 per gallon or $1.22 to $1.28 per liter. 

The low exchange rate of the US dollar against most other currencies makes most prices in the USA very affordable.  Even the $4.00 per gallon gasoline will be a bargain for many overseas travelers coming to the US.