Core Insights - The report indicates a significant increase in self-driving tourists aged 60 and above during the May Day holiday, with a year-on-year growth of 6.5% for outbound trips and 27% for domestic trips [1][3] - The average rental duration for the silver-haired demographic reached 8.92 days, reflecting their strong willingness to travel [1][3] Domestic Travel Trends - Popular domestic destinations for the silver-haired group included Chengdu, Sanya, Kashgar, Hangzhou, and Jingdezhen [3] - The average expenditure for domestic self-driving trips increased by 7%, with a notable surge in high-end vehicle usage, which rose by 54% [3][5] - The demand for mid to long-distance travel is on the rise, with popular routes including Hainan Ring, Urumqi to Yining in Xinjiang, and Guangdong's Chaoshan area [5] Outbound Travel Trends - Outbound self-driving demand grew by 8.9%, with an average rental duration of 5.99 days [5][7] - Rental prices for outbound trips decreased by 3% due to various car rental companies offering discounts to Chinese tourists [7] - Notable increases in rental demand were observed in countries such as Hungary (124.59%), Georgia (77.15%), Saudi Arabia (122.7%), and Egypt (89.8%) [7] Regional Insights - The demand for self-driving rentals from Hong Kong tourists surged by 71%, with an average travel time exceeding 5 days, marking the highest in three years [7] - The timing of the May Day holiday coincided with other local holidays, facilitating longer trips for Hong Kong tourists [7]