Expedia reveals Holiday Value Guide

Japan, Indonesia and Thailand named top three destinations offering great value

Today, leading travel app Expedia® announced the Expedia Holiday Value Guide, showcasing popular overseas destinations offering especially strong value for Aussie winter travel. This comes as one in three (35%) Australians reveal plans to travel internationally in 2024, with the majority prioritising destinations that offer good value for money (81%) and favourable exchange rates (69%)[1].

The Expedia Holiday Value Guide features international destinations across Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Combining the top international destinations for Australian travellers with average accommodation daily rates under $300**, the guide also looks at common traveller considerations including accessibility, along with experiences and activities on offer.

Japan with its favourable exchange rate, culture, culinary delights, and incredible natural beauty topped the Expedia Holiday Value Guide, followed by Indonesia and Thailand. Most destinations featured on the list also happen to offer wallet-friendly exchange rates for Aussie travellers. The Top 10 list, however, includes a range of destinations with accommodation rates from $105 to $293 per night**.

Expedia’s Holiday Value Guide – with regions including average daily accommodation rates under $300 per night**:

JapanOsaka priced at $222 offers the best value accommodation, followed by $252 in Kyoto and $293 in Tokyo
IndonesiaLombok with rates at $173 beats its sister island Bali with accommodation prices at $189, which is still extremely competitive
ThailandThe northern city of Chiang Mai priced at $105 offers the best value accommodation, followed by $182 in Phuket and $282 in Koh Samui
VietnamThe capital city of Hanoi with rates at $135 offers the best value destination within, followed by $144 in Ho Chi Minh City and $158 in Da Nang
South KoreaThe capital city of Seoul with rates at $240 offers the best value destination
MalaysiaLangkawi with rates of $123 offers the best value accommodation, followed by $164 in Kuala Lumpur and $187 on Penang
New ZealandAuckland is the best value destination priced at $223
PhilippinesThe capital city of Manila with rates at $151 offers the best value destination, followed by $229 in Boracay Island
TurkeyThe capital city of Istanbul with rates at $215 offers the best value destination
GreeceThe Cyclades islands including destinations like Santorini, Mykonos, and Paros with rates at $255 offer the best value destination

Sarah King, Expedia Travel Expert, said: “As we go into the second half of the year, we’re seeing an appetite for international travel, however, Aussies are being savvy with their holiday choices and prioritising value for money and wallet-friendly destinations. Expedia’s Holiday Value Guide is designed to make travel planning easier, with destinations like Japan, Malaysia, and Vietnam offering unique experiences without breaking the budget. One tip to make planning a holiday even easier is by bundling the flight and hotel booking on Expedia, which will save time and could knock nearly $250 on average off the trip[2].”

Destination Insights:

Head to the Expedia app or www.expedia.com.au to book your next escape.

About the Expedia International Holiday Guide:

Based on criteria, which include flight accessibility and having a range of appealing tourism experiences. In addition, the guide looks at:

*Most popular international destinations in 2024: Based on accommodation interest on Expedia.com.au in 2024, correct as of April 4, 2024.

**Accommodation affordability: Average accommodation daily rates based on demand on Expedia.com.au from 1 June 2023 to 31 December 2023 

Other data sources include:

***Trending traveller interest: Based on accommodation interest on Expedia.com.au from 1 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 compared to 1 Apr 2022 to 31 Mar 2023.

[1] In partnership with YouGov. The study was conducted from 18th – 22nd April surveying 1,022 Australians aged 18 years and older.

[2] Savings based on package bookings as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and travel suppliers. Savings not available on all packages.

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