This year, something to be thankful for, a feast that won't break the bank. The American Farm Bureau estimates the typical Thanksgiving meal will cost 61.17 this year, a four and a half % decline from last year's record high price tag. That drop, thanks to easing inflation. And the Big Bird at the center of it all is cheaper too, down 5.6 % this year.

This year, we're in a recovery year. We were battling one of the largest outbreaks of high path aving influenza. And luckily, that subsided to some extent.

Side dish staples like cranberries and cubed stuffed down too. It's a good thing the big meal is affordable because you might find more folks at your.

Dinner table. A lot more crowded. Everyone's definitely coming back from COVID and making up for a lot of time. According to.

The travel app, Hopper, Thanksgiving Air Fair is down 14 % this year, averaging just 2.68 a ticket.

This year, airlines have added much more capacity. They're flying more flights, more seats. And at the same time, travelers are back to regular travel patterns.

And once you get there, the rental car might not cost as much. The price for your holiday weekend wheels down 17 %, averaging just $42 a day.

Right now, a lot of prices are incredibly low because rental car agencies aren't buying.

New fleets. For those hitting the roads, some welcome news at the pump. Aaa reports the national average is down to 3.34 a gallon.

We're probably anywhere from 30 to 60 cents less per gallon than where we were last year.

With overall inflation cooling, shoppers are seeing a slowdown in price increases and even some price drops ahead of Black Friday. The nation's largest retailer, Walmart, says it's cutting prices on apparel, home items, and toys. Small signs of relief heading into this holiday season. Vicky Winn, BBC News.

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