SEATTLE, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest data from leading travel app Expedia®, travelers are already planning their spring getaways, eyeing everything from Caribbean beach escapes to Alaskan cruises. Flight searches for March and April travel are up 40%1 compared to the same time frame last year, with interest in international destinations like Punta Cana, Paris and Tokyo up double-digits compared to Spring Break 2022. While average ticket prices are higher than last year, price-conscious travelers will still find savings by avoiding the busiest travel dates, choosing less crowded destinations and taking advantage of package discounts.
Spring Break Airfare Tips2
Despite the rising cost of airfare, it is still possible to plan a spring getaway that doesn't break the bank. Heading to a city destination will be cheaper – and likely less crowded – than a trip to an international beach resort. Regardless of the destination, travelers can stretch their dollars by following these tips:
How to Save on Lodging and Car Rental
Lodging and car rental rates remain relatively flat2 compared to Spring Break 2022. Savvy travelers can use these tips to score more value:
Spring Break Destination Guide
Travelers seek to broaden their horizons this year, causing international beach destinations like Puerto Vallarta (+25%) and Punta Cana (+30%), along with culture capitals like Rome (+20%), Paris (+50%) and Tokyo (+55%) to see major spikes in flight searches.1
Spring breakers looking to stay closer to home but avoid busy beach destinations are flying to their favorite big North American cities including New York City (+5%) and Montreal (+40%) or unplugging in nature in places like Banff National Park (+40%) and Jackson Hole (+60%).1 Cruises are also picking up steam for spring break. Demand for spring cruises to Alaska, for example, is up nearly 25% compared to the same time frame last year while demand for European cruises gains momentum going into the summer.3
Still need help figuring out where to go this spring? Expedia's experts rounded up ten places to visit, including exciting domestic hotspots with airfare (ATP) under $350 and international bucket-list destinations under $700. Hotel prices (ADR) at these destinations remain under $350 per night.2
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1Based on flight searches on Expedia.com. Compares searches made between November and December 2022 for travel March to April 2023 with searches made November and December 2021 for travel March to April 2022. |
2Based on flight, conventional lodging or car rental demand on Expedia.com as of mid-January. Compares travel dates March to April 2022 with March to April 2023. Affordable destinations list is arranged by ATPs, lowest to highest, ranging from $315–$690; Prices noted are ATPs or average ticket prices for flights and ADRs or average daily rates for conventional lodging. |
3Based on cruise demand on Expedia.com as of mid-January. |
*Price predictions are not a guarantee. Available in the app to members on select routes. |
**Savings based on package bookings of flight plus hotel on Expedia from October 2021 through November 2022, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel suppliers. Savings not available on all packages. |
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