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Travel Check-In: KAYAK Summer 2024: Travel trends for Spaniards and expert tips to get the most out of your budget this summer
Madrid, May 8, 2024 – Great news for Spanish travelers: as data from KAYAK.es shows, this summer, flight prices generally appear to be stable or declining around the world. So whatever the destination, chances are you’ll find a good deal. In fact, KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, leaves many with no excuses to escape these coming summer months with its new Travel Check-In: Summer 2024*. An analysis that offers, in great detail, information on the most trending destinations among Spaniards, the most sought after, those that have experienced the greatest price drop, advice on which week to fly to maximize savings and much more. The most trendy destinations The country of the rising sun leads the ranking of most trending destinations among Spaniards this summer, with Osaka almost tripling the searches received compared to the summer of last year, but it is not the only destination on the continent that sneaks into this listing. It is followed by Beijing, the capital of the Asian giant that reopened its borders a little over a year ago and, in third place, the capital of the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira.1. Osaka, Japan2. Beijing, China3. Funchal, Portugal4. Munich, Germany5. Krakow, Poland6. Olbia, Italy7. Colombo, Sri Lanka8. Budapest, Hungary9. Ponta Delgada, Portugal10. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SpainAnd in terms of popularity… According to data from the KAYAK Travel Check-in report, internationally, the popularity of the class is distributed among destinations such as Tokyo, Bangkok and New York, whose flight prices are remain stable compared to last summer and even lower, as is the case of the Thai capital (-5%). Domestically, the favorites of Spaniards are Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Palma de Mallorca and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, all of them destinations where you can fly for between 2% and 7% more than last summer. In Europe, London, Paris and Rome are in the top 3 most sought after by Spanish travelers. Landing for less One of the keys to making the most of your budget is knowing when to fly based on the destination. Natalia Diez-Rivas, KAYAK’s commercial director for Europe, says: “If travelers are planning to fly to a European destination, we recommend doing so between September 2 and 8, as the average price of flights to Europe that week is currently €169 round trip, and avoid dates between August 5 and 18.” “Those who are thinking about long-distance trips, the week of June 10 to 16 is the week that shows low prices on KAYAK.es, with an average of €483 round trip. Another option is to wait until the beginning of September, where the average price is currently €539 round trip. On the contrary, they should avoid flying the week of July 29 to August 4. “adds Diez-Rivas.Getting the most out of the fruit: some tips to make the most of the summer”Dolce far niente: Italy, beyond its pasta, offers destinations such as Olbia – in trend among Spaniards -, and Rome – the third most searched destination -, both among the cheapest, according to KAYAK data.• America? North direction: Destinations in the south of the American continent such as Buenos Aires, Asunción, Santiago de Chile or Quito do not seem to fit the budget at all this summer. However, if America is in the traveler’s sights, the northern region of the continent offers better offers, such as Boston, Toronto, New York, Montreal or Chicago, with prices similar to those of last summer or up to 10% lower, depending on the destination. • An affordable break: In terms of accommodation, Bangkok, the second most sought-after destination by Spaniards, appears to be the cheapest international destination to book a hotel room (€68 average price per night) according to KAYAK data. Istanbul follows, with an average accommodation price per night of €88.• Wheels before wings? For those who are one of those who say that a destination is best known by road, they should opt for Bucharest, Faro or Luqa, with an average car rental price of €27 and €30 per day, in the case of the last two In view of the data, this summer, anyone who stays at home is because they want to. For those who decide to get away, if you have doubts about whether your flight is a budget option, KAYAK offers travelers KAYAK PriceCheck**. By simply uploading a screenshot in the KAYAK app of a flight itinerary from any site, the metasearch engine will quickly check hundreds of sites to verify that you are getting a good price and off you go.
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