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The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- The Herald Scotland
Summer 2025 travel trends: Top cities, dates to save
An April 28 to May 1 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by members-only home-swapping community Kindred found that 90% were "actively looking" for ways to save on summer travel. USA TODAY reviewed various industry reports to glean the biggest trends among expected travelers this summer. Here's what to consider as you plan your trip. Top summer destinations There are no surprises among the most popular destinations this summer, which include a mix of international and domestic cities. Skyscanner's Smarter Summer Report includes Tokyo, London, New York, Rome and Los Angeles in the top five. Kayak's Summer Travel Check-In also has Tokyo, London and Rome in its top five, but included Paris and Orlando instead of New York and Los Angeles. Kayak also notes international flights are 11% cheaper to Asia, down 8% to Europe, and 5% lower to Africa this summer, compared to last summer. However, according to Airbnb's summer travel trends, nearly 40% of Americans will or are likely to stick to domestic destinations to save money, instead of going abroad. Airbnb adds that nearly 30% of Americans with kids 18 or younger living at home are planning staycations instead of going elsewhere or will "very likely" do so. What are the cheapest periods to travel? Skyscanner found Wednesdays are generally the cheapest day to travel and the cheapest week to travel is Aug, 25 through 31. Travelers who wait to fly in August may find better deals than for June and July, according to Kayak, however it says those planning trips around summer holidays will find the cheapest outbound flights on Tuesday, July 1 ahead of Independence Day and Saturday, Aug. 30 ahead of Labor Day. If you've always dreamed of RV life, here's how to try it Should I drive or fly to my destination? To save money, some travelers are skipping flights and hitting the road. Of more than 2,800 U.S. travelers surveyed for Deloitte's 2025 Summer Travel Survey, 22% said they plan to drive instead of fly this summer due to airfares. Without specifying cost other reasons, Airbnb's data shows 43% of Americans plan to drive instead of fly this summer. Where do people stay when traveling? Deloitte reports 80% of travelers plan to stay in hotels and 25% plan to stay in private rentals at least once this summer, both up from last year, but nearly 25% plan to stay with friends or family to save money. Kindred found an even higher number, over 40%, of its surveyed respondents choosing to stay with friends or family and 12% opting for home stays, which have historically been more popular abroad than in the U.S.
USA Today
7 days ago
- USA Today
Vacationing on a budget: How the economy is impacting 2025 summer travel
Vacationing on a budget: How the economy is impacting 2025 summer travel Show Caption Hide Caption Top three travel trends for summer 2025 Airbnb shares data behind the top summer destinations and motivators for 2025. Less may be more when it comes to summer vacations this year. While travelers are still planning to get away, many are shifting their destinations, trip duration and other factors amid economic uncertainty. An April 28 to May 1 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by members-only home-swapping community Kindred found that 90% were 'actively looking' for ways to save on summer travel. USA TODAY reviewed various industry reports to glean the biggest trends among expected travelers this summer. Here's what to consider as you plan your trip. Top summer destinations There are no surprises among the most popular destinations this summer, which include a mix of international and domestic cities. Skyscanner's Smarter Summer Report includes Tokyo, London, New York, Rome and Los Angeles in the top five. Kayak's Summer Travel Check-In also has Tokyo, London and Rome in its top five, but included Paris and Orlando instead of New York and Los Angeles. Kayak also notes international flights are 11% cheaper to Asia, down 8% to Europe, and 5% lower to Africa this summer, compared to last summer. However, according to Airbnb's summer travel trends, nearly 40% of Americans will or are likely to stick to domestic destinations to save money, instead of going abroad. Airbnb adds that nearly 30% of Americans with kids 18 or younger living at home are planning staycations instead of going elsewhere or will 'very likely' do so. What are the cheapest periods to travel? Skyscanner found Wednesdays are generally the cheapest day to travel and the cheapest week to travel is Aug, 25 through 31. Travelers who wait to fly in August may find better deals than for June and July, according to Kayak, however it says those planning trips around summer holidays will find the cheapest outbound flights on Tuesday, July 1 ahead of Independence Day and Saturday, Aug. 30 ahead of Labor Day. If you've always dreamed of RV life, here's how to try it Should I drive or fly to my destination? To save money, some travelers are skipping flights and hitting the road. Of more than 2,800 U.S. travelers surveyed for Deloitte's 2025 Summer Travel Survey, 22% said they plan to drive instead of fly this summer due to airfares. Without specifying cost other reasons, Airbnb's data shows 43% of Americans plan to drive instead of fly this summer. Where do people stay when traveling? Deloitte reports 80% of travelers plan to stay in hotels and 25% plan to stay in private rentals at least once this summer, both up from last year, but nearly 25% plan to stay with friends or family to save money. Kindred found an even higher number, over 40%, of its surveyed respondents choosing to stay with friends or family and 12% opting for home stays, which have historically been more popular abroad than in the U.S.
