Denver is a Labor Day travel hot spot this year

The intrigue: Domestic roundtrip flights in the U.S. are 6% cheaper than last Labor Day, according to AAA.

• Hotel rates are down 11%, while car rentals cost 3% less.

Zoom in: Denver drivers can expect the worst congestion on Interstate 25 North to Fort Collins at noon Thursday, per AAA.

• Hertz says Friday will be the busiest rental car pickup day.

At Denver International Airport, more than 429,000 passengers are estimated to move through security between Thursday and next Tuesday — with the busiest days being Friday and next Monday.

• Security lines are likely to be longest from 3-4:30am, 8-10am and 3-5pm.
• Airport officials urge travelers to arrive at least two hours before boarding.

Go deeper: DIA opens new east security checkpoint and closes busy south lanes