{"id":64152,"date":"2026-04-15T12:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/?p=64152"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:06:34","slug":"smart-planning-and-value-take-center-stage-in-summer-travel-according-to-expedia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/smart-planning-and-value-take-center-stage-in-summer-travel-according-to-expedia\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Planning and Value Take\u00a0Center\u00a0Stage in Summer Travel,\u00a0According\u00a0to Expedia\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Destination dupes, flexible timing, and travel packages help&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>make the most of their summer budgets<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As travel costs continue to rise, many&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;are taking a more&nbsp;budget\u2011conscious&nbsp;approach to their summer plans. According to Expedia\u2019s Summer Travel Outlook,&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;are increasingly focused on getting more value from every trip by choosing destination dupes, staying flexible with travel dates, and bundling their hotel and flights&nbsp;to make their summer budgets go further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Airfare prices are up nearly&nbsp;<strong>15% year over year<\/strong>, largely&nbsp;fueled&nbsp;by higher jet fuel and energy costs, according to data from the U.S. Travel&nbsp;Association.\u00b9&nbsp;As a result, many&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;are choosing destinations closer to home or swapping iconic hotspots for more affordable alternatives that deliver similar experiences at a lower cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSummer travel still matters deeply to&nbsp;travelers,&nbsp;but how they travel is changing,\u201d&nbsp;said Melanie Fish, Expedia Group Travel Expert &amp; Spokesperson. \u201cWith airfare under pressure,&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;who stay flexible,&nbsp;stay closer to&nbsp;home&nbsp;and&nbsp;look beyond the obvious destinations&nbsp;can still unlock meaningful savings without compromising the experience.&nbsp;Travellers can also find added value by booking flights and hotels together.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;about doing more with every travel dollar.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Destination Dupes Deliver Big Savings Without Sacrificing the Experience<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While perennial&nbsp;favorites&nbsp;like New York, Miami,&nbsp;Cancun,&nbsp;London,&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rome remain popular&nbsp;summer destinations, Expedia data shows&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;are increasingly considering&nbsp;<strong>destination dupes<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;look\u2011alike&nbsp;locations that deliver comparable culture, food, beaches, and experiences at a better value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Domestic Destination Dupes<\/strong><sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New York \u2192 Philadelphia<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Up 80% year over year, Philadelphia offers&nbsp;world\u2011class&nbsp;museums, historic&nbsp;neighborhoods, and a thriving dining scene. Average nightly hotel rates are&nbsp;<strong>30% lower than New York<\/strong>, averaging $300*&nbsp;per night.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Los Angeles \u2192&nbsp;Palm Springs<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Known for its desert escapes, poolside resorts, and vibrant arts scene, searches for Palm Springs are up 25%&nbsp;year\u2011over\u2011year,&nbsp;with hotel rates averaging $211*&nbsp;per night,&nbsp;<strong>25% less than Los Angeles<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miami \u2192 Fort Lauderdale<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Fort Lauderdale is up 40% year over year and delivers wide beaches, waterfront dining, and a relaxed coastal vibe,&nbsp;with hotel rates about&nbsp;<strong>20% less than Miami<\/strong>, averaging $240 nightly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seattle \u2192 Portland<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Up 25% year over year, Portland offers Pacific Northwest charm, access to nature, and vibrant summer festivals, with hotel rates&nbsp;<strong>55% lower than Seattle<\/strong>, averaging $160*&nbsp;per night.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honolulu \u2192 Puerto Rico<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Puerto Rico continues to gain traction, up 25% year over year, offering tropical beaches and rich culture at&nbsp;<strong>40% lower hotel rates than Honolulu<\/strong>, averaging $195*&nbsp;nightly,&nbsp;without leaving the U.S.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Destination Dupes<\/strong><sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Punta Cana \u2192 Cura\u00e7ao<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Up 30% year over year, Cura\u00e7ao blends Caribbean beaches with\u00a0colorful\u00a0architecture and cultural depth. Average hotel rates are\u00a0<strong>10% lower than Punta Cana<\/strong>, at $345*\u00a0per night.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cancun \u2192 Belize<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Belize is up to 20% year over year, drawing travelers with Caribbean beaches, world-class snorkeling and diving, and a relaxed, nature-forward feel. Average daily hotel rates are   $269*\u00a0per night, about<strong> 36% lower than Cancun<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>London \u2192 Dublin, Ireland<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Dublin is up 10% year over year, delivering walkable\u00a0neighborhoods, historic pubs, and easy coastal escapes, with hotel rates\u00a0<strong>10% lower than London<\/strong>, averaging $330*\u00a0nightly.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rome \u2192 Naples, Italy<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Naples is up 25% year over year and offers iconic Italian cuisine, historic streets, and access to the Amalfi Coast \u2014 at\u00a0<strong>30% lower hotel rates than Rome<\/strong>, averaging $225*\u00a0per night.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paris \u2192\u00a0Brussels, Belgium<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Brussels is up 40% year over year, drawing\u00a0travelers\u00a0with historic squares, elegant architecture, and a\u00a0well\u2011known\u00a0food and beer scene, with\u00a0hotel rates\u00a0<strong>40% lower than Paris<\/strong>, averaging $229*\u00a0nightly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Times to Save This Summer<\/strong><sup>3<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cheapest Days to Fly Domestically:<\/strong>&nbsp;June 3 and 4&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheapest Days to Fly Internationally:<\/strong>&nbsp;August 11 and 17&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bundle and Save with Packages<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As families look for ways to manage rising travel costs, package deals that combine flights and hotels into one booking can help stretch budgets further.&nbsp;Bundling flights and hotels can help&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;save hundreds of dollars on average compared with booking&nbsp;separately, making it easier for families to plan complete summer vacations without compromising the experience.&nbsp;Travelers can also unlock&nbsp;additional&nbsp;savings by adding a hotel after booking their flight, turning a standalone reservation into a more&nbsp;cost\u2011effective&nbsp;trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sample&nbsp;summer&nbsp;packages<sup>4<\/sup>&nbsp;on Expedia include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Houston:&nbsp;<\/strong>A 3 night-stay at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Houston-Hotels-The-Moran-CITYCENTRE.h2302841.Hotel-Information?startDate=2026-07-09&amp;endDate=2026-07-13&amp;x_pwa=1&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;pwa_ts=1776104786295&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&amp;useRewards=false&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=1503&amp;destination=Houston%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;latLong=29.75869%2C-95.36588&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_dp=1240.72&amp;top_cur=USD&amp;userIntent=&amp;origin=New+York%2C+NY%2C+United+States+of+America+%28NYC-All+Airports%29&amp;tripType=ROUND_TRIP&amp;cabinClass=COACH&amp;misId=Agi8kcXj8bC0qT4Qvtu1_b_vm-CmASCv29Bt%7EARIEGgIIAhoxCAESFgoDTllDGLLZ9gIqCjIwMjYtMDctMDkSFQoDSE9VGNnwCioKMjAyNi0wNy0xMw&amp;packageType=fh&amp;selectedRoomType=212416733&amp;selectedRatePlan=385646737&amp;mipt=AQoDVVNEEjIKBggCEOigCBIGCAIQgNsJGgYIAhD8hgwiBggCEKr0BioGCAIQvqwBOgYIAhCYugFAARoqCgUIARDIRRIFCAEQyEUaBggCEKzoAyIGCAIQpM8BKgIIAjIGCAIQpM8B&amp;searchId=48731fee-919f-40bc-b3bc-731692ae7b9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Moran CITYCENTER<\/a>&nbsp;averages $602 per person,&nbsp;including&nbsp;round\u2011trip&nbsp;airfare and hotel.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puerto Rico:<\/strong>&nbsp;A&nbsp;4-night stay at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/San-Juan-Hotels-Ola-Boutique-Hotel.h104217135.Hotel-Information?startDate=2026-07-09&amp;endDate=2026-07-13&amp;x_pwa=1&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;pwa_ts=1776104980001&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&amp;useRewards=false&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=148&amp;destination=Puerto+Rico&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;latLong=18.465299%2C-66.116666&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_dp=1247.74&amp;top_cur=USD&amp;userIntent=&amp;origin=New+York%2C+NY%2C+United+States+of+America+%28NYC-All+Airports%29&amp;tripType=ROUND_TRIP&amp;cabinClass=COACH&amp;misId=Agi9jK2xta7knzcQvOLlwZOck5iBASDy3NBt%7EARIEGgIIAhowCAESFgoDTllDGLLZ9gIqCjIwMjYtMDctMDkSFAoDU0pVGJQBKgoyMDI2LTA3LTEz&amp;packageType=fh&amp;selectedRoomType=324613518&amp;selectedRatePlan=395059378&amp;mipt=AQoDVVNEEigKBggCEMD1BxIGCAIQwPUHGgYIAhCYlRAiBggCEK6XBioGCAIQkt4BGisKBQgBEM5dEgYIAhDMoQcaBggCEPjaAyIGCAIQ1MYDKgIIAjIGCAIQ1MYD&amp;searchId=b158084b-ac25-4baa-9dcc-d9151bee89c2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ola Boutique Hotel<\/a>&nbsp;averages $624 per person,&nbsp;which&nbsp;by booking a package&nbsp;is $334<sup>5<\/sup>&nbsp;cheaper&nbsp;per&nbsp;person&nbsp;and includes the round-trip airfare.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Belize:<\/strong>&nbsp;A 4-night stay at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Belize-City-Hotels-Grand-Resort-Residences.h113361785.Hotel-Information?startDate=2026-07-20&amp;endDate=2026-07-24&amp;x_pwa=1&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;pwa_ts=1776104446610&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&amp;useRewards=false&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=6139067&amp;destination=Belize+City%2C+Belize+%28BZE-All+Airports%29&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;latLong=17.525645%2C-88.2508&amp;badgeType=0&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_dp=1803.56&amp;top_cur=USD&amp;userIntent=&amp;origin=Austin%2C+TX%2C+United+States+of+America+%28AUS-Austin-Bergstrom+Intl.%29&amp;tripType=ROUND_TRIP&amp;cabinClass=COACH&amp;misId=AgiKgtWnsb3E7KgBEOv9nbyjicSAqQEg3djQbQ%7EARIEGgIIAhoyCAESFgoDQVVTGMGqzQIqCjIwMjYtMDctMjASFgoDQlpFGLvZ9gIqCjIwMjYtMDctMjQ&amp;packageType=fh&amp;selectedRoomType=326817311&amp;selectedRatePlan=402903829&amp;mipt=AQoDVVNEEjAKBggCEKCDCBIGCAIQ4LsIGgYIAhDI7gsiBggCELCbByoFCAIQ8Gc6BQgCEMA4QAEaKwoGCAIQqMYNEgYIAhCoxg0aBQgBEPB5IgYIAhDIgwQqAggCMgYIAhDIgwQ&amp;searchId=d6dcca30-1446-429c-9d94-86122e714457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Resort &amp; Residences,<\/a>&nbsp;averages $902 per person, a&nbsp;13% savings and includes one-night free stay at the hotel&nbsp;and the round-trip flight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Smart Summer Travel Tips<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Look Beyond the Obvious Destination:<\/strong>&nbsp;Swapping a&nbsp;high\u2011profile&nbsp;city for a nearby alternative can unlock lower rates and fewer crowds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bundle &amp; Save:<\/strong>&nbsp;Booking flights and hotels together can deliver significant savings&nbsp;per person&nbsp;and earn&nbsp;OneKeyCash\u2122 for future trips.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be Flexible with Dates:<\/strong>&nbsp;Traveling in early June or&nbsp;mid\u2011August&nbsp;can significantly reduce both hotel and airfare costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price Tracking:<\/strong>&nbsp;Find the right time to book a flight and get alerts when the price of a flight changes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider Alternate Airports:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nearby or secondary airports can offer lower fares during peak summer weeks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book Early for Peak Travel:<\/strong>&nbsp;Lock in pricing before demand spikes around the busiest summer dates.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notes to Editors<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0Source for US Travel:\u202f U.S. Travel Association, Travel Price Index, April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0Based on lodging searches made on Expedia.com between\u00a0December 22,\u00a02025\u00a0to March 22,\u00a02026\u00a0for travel between\u00a0June 1 and August 31,\u00a02026\u00a0compared to same travel period in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>3<\/sup>&nbsp;Based on average daily ticket price on Expedia.com for travel between June 1 and August 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