Good to know: Wisely booking your trip can save travelers up to 49% off the price of their summer accommodation. Information confirmed by Bernie Torres, TripAdvisor Communications Manager: "On a large number of popular holiday destinations, you can save a lot by simply knowing the best time to book your hotel. It's even for travelers who are used to going at the last minute, there will always be a dream destination offering an affordable hotel for a summer exotic without breaking the bank.
That's why the Tripadvisor travel planning and booking site released its "Best Time to Book" report. It reveals the best times to find and book hotels at the best prices for the summer holidays (June, July, August) all over the world. The best time to book is when hotel prices are considerably lower than the average for each destination.
When to book according to the continents?
- The best time to book a hotel in Asia
For a hotel in Asia, it will be necessary to book within five weeks in advance and thus save up to 22% compared to the peak rates observed at the beginning of the year.
- The best time to book a hotel in Europe
If it is better to book early in Europe, especially in Italy, Greece and Spain, the flagship destinations, travelers wishing to visit iconic European cities in August can book within five weeks in advance to save around 25 %.
- The best time to book a hotel in the United States
Finally, for the United States, New York, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Miami and Philadelphia, among others, you can save by booking the month before your summer vacation.
Cheap hotels in idyllic destinations in order of greater economic potential
- Dubai
Dubai belongs to these trendy destinations in 2018. The maximum potential savings compared to the highest rate when booking in the 3 months preceding the stay are 49%. The average price of a hotel in summer on TripAdvisor: 205 € per night.
- New York City
You can even find the beach in New York by going to Coney Island on the Brooklyn side. Between high modernity, agitation and escape, the big apple is also attractive in summer. The maximum potential savings from the highest rate when booking in the month prior to stay are 40%. The average price of a hotel in summer on TripAdvisor: 224 € per night.
- Tokyo
Since going to Thailand is more risky in the summer, go to Japan, Tokyo. The maximum potential savings from the highest rate booked in the month prior to stay are 30%. The average price of a hotel in summer on TripAdvisor: 167 € per night.
- Sydney
For an unforgettable trip, Sydney does the job. The maximum potential savings compared to the highest fare when booking in the 5 weeks prior to departure are 25%. The average price of a hotel in summer on TripAdvisor: 174 € per night.
- San Diego
Because Miami, New York and Los Angeles are not the only cities to explore in the United States, we discover San Diego and its famous beaches. The maximum potential savings compared to the highest rate by booking in the 2 months preceding the stay are 24%. The average price of a hotel in summer on TripAdvisor: 214 € per night.
- Jakarta
For a cultural destination, the Indonesian city has everything good. The maximum potential savings compared to the highest rate when booking in the 2 months preceding the stay are 21%. The average price of a hotel in summer on TripAdvisor: 91 € per night.
- Beijing
The huge Chinese capital that oscillates between tradition and modernity is more and more visited ... The maximum potential savings compared to the highest rate by booking between 1 and 4 months in advance are 18%. The average price of a hotel in summer on TripAdvisor: 123 € per night.
- Singapore
To discover a city apart from Malaysia, fly to Singapore! The maximum potential savings compared to the highest rate by booking within 3 months in advance are 14%. The average price of a hotel in summer on TripAdvisor: 159 € per night.
To obtain these results, TripAdvisor analyzed the hotel price history over the course of a year to identify the periods with the lowest rates for the summer period. This analysis was done on popular destinations around the world.
