A Global Guide to the Best Times for Travel Deals
For many destinations across the globe, the cheapest time to book hotels is in the beginning of the year. Average room rates during the first two weeks of January were below average in all 25 markets the study looked at. But travelers can also find bargains at other times of the year. In March there are deals to be found in Barcelona, London or Oslo. June and July, traditionally popular vacation months, are inexpensive times to book hotels in Dubai, Milan and Vienna. The last week in December, considered high season in most destinations, is a great time to travel to Oslo, Stockholm or Riyadh.
Hotel prices in some places, though, tend to be consistent throughout the year. Budget travelers in Asia will be disappointed to hear that there really is no low season for most of that region’s popular destinations. The cheapest time to travel to Tokyo is the first week of January, but even then hotel rooms are just 17% cheaper than average. Likewise in Taipei and Seoul seasonal hotel deals are limited. The best hotel deals in Taipei are the first week of July but prices then are only 9% cheaper than average; for Seoul the best week is the first week of January but you’ll only score a 10% discount.
Hopefully the handy infographic displays this data visually to help make those big travel plans.
