Last year, Asian destinations dominated the list of the world’s most visited cities. However, looking ahead, travelers seem to be targeting Europe. That is what emerges from the guide that the Kayak travel search engine has just launched, presenting the main tourist destinations for the year 2018 .
For the destinations that made up the list, the average hotel price was also presented, as well as the average estimate per city. However, to find cheap destinations you have to take into account the travel dates.
Regarding the prices of airline tickets, you must bear in mind that the data was taken taking into account that it was departed from North America, which is why the prices to travel to European destinations increase, and vice versa. If you plan to travel from Europe, the inverse price relationship would occur.
Find out when it is cheapest to visit the most popular tourist destinations .
10 cheap tourist destinations to visit in 2018
1. Rome, Italy (February)
Yes as you have read. It is in the month of love and friendship when the search rate for this destination increases. In fact, it does so up to 17% percent more.
The air ticket in February is around € 400, the stay in 3-star hotels around € 1oo, and the cheapest time to book is just 4 months before the departure date; that is, in October.
2. Paris, France (January)
The city of light is an always charming and attractive tourist destination to visit, and the best time to do so is in January.
All searches to book in Paris increase at the beginning of the year up to 18%. In order to reserve, it is recommended to do so 6 months before arrival at the destination. In this case, since July you should be making all the arrangements.
The price? € 380 and a hotel stay is around € 125.
3. Athens, Greece (February)
Greece, ancient country, cradle of knowledge. It is a fantastic European tourist destination and that in search engines reflects an increase of 20% to be able to find a place and go to visit it.
Price to go? It is around € 525 in the month of February, and the average to stay in a hotel is € 75. You must bear in mind that the cheapest time to book in Athens is 5 months before your departure; that is, in September.
4. Madrid, Spain (March)
The capital of Spain is a highly requested tourist destination in any search engine. For the month of March, the rise in search rates increases up to 20%.
The average airfare to travel to Madrid is around € 400 and a stay in its hotels is around € 90 during this time of year. You have to book for it to be cheaper 5 months before reaching this destination.
5. Las Vegas, USA (August)
A tourist destination that may never cease to amaze you. Located in the state of Nevada, United States, going to Las Vegas by plane will cost you about € 170 in August.
Surely you already know that you will have no problems getting a hotel in this destination. You can register from € 125 knowing, of course, that the reservation must be made 5 months before arrival. That is, in March. In addition, the increase for the search of this place increases by 21% during the month of August.
6. Lisbon, Portugal (February)
The Portuguese capital is a tourist destination in Europe full of contrasts and modernity. To be able to travel cheaply to this beautiful city, you will require about € 450 for the air ticket.
You have to know that the increases in Internet searches reach 25% during the month of February for Lisbon. The average price of hotels in Lisbon is around € 60 and the ideal time for reservations is 6 months before your arrival, that is, August.
7. Amsterdam, Holland (January)
If you want to travel to the Netherlands, Amsterdam you must visit. A historic, modern and cheap city to add to your favorite tourist destinations.
The prices of air tickets are around € 400, and the average that you will need to be able to stay in their hotels is around € 100. To make the trip more economical, you have to book 3 months before your arrival. Not bad, right?
8. Bali, Indonesia (November)
During the month of November is when it is cheapest to travel to Bali, in Indonesia. This Asian destination reflects a notable increase in searches of 27% for this month.
The stay in the hotels in this city will cost you about € 1oo on average, and the plane ticket another 600. Keep in mind that in order to make your tourist trip you must book 4 months before going.
9. Barcelona, Spain (September)
The city of Barcelona, the metropolis that has made art and architecture famous, Barcelona. To be able to travel to this European tourist destination, you must have about € 300 for the air ticket. In addition, in all search engines, the increase in requests to find a reservation has increased by 35% during the month of September, ideal for staying in their hotels.
The average cost of a hotel in Barcelona is around € 80 this month. To enjoy the virtues of traveling to this European destination, remember to make your reservations 6 months before.
10. Maui, USA (September)
This is the most sought after destination to which you can choose to make that tourist trip that you have wanted so much. At least that’s what the statistics show, an increase of up to 51% to be able to book in September.
The average price of a plane ticket to travel to Maui is around € 450 and hotels in this town are around € 250 for the month of September.
It is important that you keep in mind that you have to make your reservation at least 3 months before arriving.
Reference
- Schmalbruch, S. 10 Places Everyone Wants to Travel to in 2018 – and the Cheapest Times to Go. For BusinessInsider [Revised January 2018]
