These Are the Top Cities for Budget-Friendly Fall Getaways
Fall travel means cheaper flights to certain destinations. As summer ends and tourist crowds thin out, airlines often lower their prices, making it an affordable time to explore new destinations or revisit old ones. Hopper, a travel booking platform, has published its Fall Shoulder Season Report, offering valuable information about destinations with cost-effective flight options.
According to their report, the average airfare for domestic trips in September and October stands at $211 per ticket, reflecting a 29% decrease from the peak summer months of June, July, and August. Compared to the previous year, fall fares have dropped by 9%, and they are 10% lower than the prices seen in 2019. Additionally, international flight fares to popular destinations also show a significant reduction during the autumn season, with European ticket prices down by 31% from the summer peak, resulting in savings of nearly $330 per ticket.
Why do ticket prices fall in “fall?”
They found that most Americans tend to schedule their vacations during the peak summer months of June, July, or August. This decision often corresponds with the school summer break and the increased flexibility in work schedules. “Along with the cooler weather in September comes ‘back to school’ season and an annual slowdown in demand for travel, what the industry calls the ‘shoulder season,'” they stated. Airlines will lower prices in early fall to encourage people to take one more trip before the busy holiday season starts.
Top cities for cheap fall getaways.
Regarding domestic travel options, flights to New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Orlando all have average fares below $200. According to their report, each city offers prices at least 24 percent cheaper than the same tickets during the summer.
When it comes to international destinations, Paris is currently offering fall airfares averaging $684, a 41 percent discount from the summer rates. London has average airfares of $677, representing a 35 percent reduction from summer prices. Additionally, Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai are feasible options this fall, featuring airfares as much as 37 percent lower than those seen during the summer says the report.
Furthermore, in addition to airfare savings, Hopper’s report highlights that both hotel and rental car prices have decreased. For road trip enthusiasts, rental car prices are averaging $40.
Check out the complete study here.
Travel Hacks To Make Your Journey Easier This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving travel is stressful. Here’s a pro-tip: per Travel hacks are going viral ahead of this Thanksgiving’s rush. A trio of travel experts share their advice about how to make your journey smoother. https://t.co/91ve5LzbFZ pic.twitter.com/ulg6g19fhW
— CNN (@CNN) November 21, 2022?s=20&t=J5p9-NXwZ_jneaIVB1Hx-g" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN, flying out on Thanksgiving day is actually easier than flying on the days leading up to Thursday. Over the next few days, 54 million people will travel 50+ miles from Wednesday and Sunday this week. The worst day for traveling is the Sunday after Thanksgiving — the single busiest travel day of the entire year.
The Monday before Thanksgiving, fares are 17% cheaper than flying out the Wednesday before, per Nerdwallet (via TikTok). By extending your trip one day and flying out Cyber Monday, you can save 15% on your flight as opposed to flying the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Airlines can allow passengers to track their checked luggage with an app, but TikTokers found a hack that’s even better: take a tracker like an Apple AirTag and drop it in your luggage.
Most people will drive this holiday, which makes sense: the average airfare prices are up about 40% from 2021, with leisure travelers paying an average of $289 one way, according to CNN. AAA estimates that 49 million will travel by car over holidays, compared to 4.5 million who fly. And for those drivers, gas prices are a far bigger concern than airfares. See the best traveling hacks this Thanksgiving holiday below, and save yourself time and money:
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