As summer travel demand – and prices – heat
up, Hotels.com shares where to book to save big
DALLAS, April 19,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arriving just in time for summer
and what's expected to be a record-breaking travel season,
Hotels.com is releasing its inaugural Hot Price Index, which tracks
average nightly hotel rates in hundreds of destinations worldwide
to help travelers find the best lodging deals.
"Hotels typically increase their rates when demand is high
during the busy summer travel season," says Melissa Dohmen, spokesperson and lodging expert
at Hotels.com. "But this year more than ever we're starved for a
proper summer vacation, and it's dialing up competition for rooms
and rates in top destinations. Add in that this is happening at a
time when everything seems to cost more, and it's easy to see why
some travelers are starting their vacation in search of a good
deal."
Summer Savings Outlook
According to Hotels.com,
travelers can expect to pay more for their hotel rooms this summer
than in 2019. Current average rates are above $200 a night in top destinations. Some of
the most expensive U.S. destinations to book a hotel this summer
include the Hamptons, Maui, and
Telluride.
Internationally, the best hotel rates are in South America, the Nordics, parts of
Western Europe and the
Caribbean. Cities in Denmark, the
Netherlands and Bahamas are
almost 15% cheaper this summer compared with 2019, whereas rates in
Italy and France are up about 25%. Saint-Tropez and Turks and Caicos topped the
list for overall most expensive summer getaways.
According to Dohmen, vacationers can find plenty of summer
savings by planning trips to destinations that are trending cheaper
this summer and traveling when rates are at their lowest. "Consider
destinations outside of your usual vacation spots and if you don't
have to stick to a specific travel date, book during non-peak
travel times. Mid-May and the latter part of August can be great
times to save as seasonally high prices haven't ramped up yet."
Hot Deals on Domestic Travel
Fans of the great
outdoors, city life or beaches can save this summer depending on
when and where they travel. Hotels.com analyzed thousands of rates
on its site and mobile app to generate a month-by-month guide on
where to go to uncover below-average nightly rates across the
country.
- May: Get an early start on outdoor
adventures
-
- Carlsbad, New Mexico:
$125
- White Mountains, New
Hampshire: $145
- Lake Powell, Arizona:
$155
- June: Hit the water
-
- The Oregon Coast: $160
- South Shore Beaches, Massachusetts: $220
- San Juan (Washington) Islands: $235
- July: Visit big cities for less
-
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
$225
- San Francisco, California:
$230
- Los Angeles, California:
$235
- August: Explore small cities with big
charm
-
- Boulder, Colorado:
$170
- Portland, Oregon: $170
- Austin, Texas: $190
International Travel for $200
or Less
As travel restrictions ease in many parts of the
world, globetrotters are eager to go abroad again. Lucky for them,
the Hotels.com Hot Price Index uncovered international destinations
with rates at or below $200 a
night.
- May: Take a trip to Northern and Western Europe
-
- Brussels, Belgium:
$140
- Glasgow, Scotland:
$145
- Zurich, Switzerland:
$200
- June: Explore south of the border
-
- Buenos Aires, Argentina:
$75
- Mexico City, Mexico:
$95
- Lima, Peru: $100
- July: Go sightseeing in France, Germany and Austria
-
- Paris, France: $125
- Berlin, Germany: $135
- Vienna, Austria: $165
- August: Walk the streets of a capital
city
-
- Madrid, Spain: $135
- Sydney, Australia:
$145
- Copenhagen, Denmark:
$210
As a reminder, travelers should check for travel advisories and
restrictions in their vacation destination and always follow health
and safety guidance from health officials and local
authorities.
For more information, including a full list of destinations
featured in the Hotels.com Hot Price Index and intel on where to
save the most this summer, contact Melissa
Dohmen and the Hotels.com press office
(press@hotels.com).
Notes to Editors
The Hotels.com Hot Rate Index was
compiled from April 1-12, 2022, based
on current rates on Hotels.com and mobile apps for travel booked
May 1 – August
31, 2022. Rates are variable and subject to change.
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