Planning a trip to those dreamy destinations around the globe can be a real budget buster. But guess what? There are certain times of the year when you can score some sweet deals and save some serious cash.
According to Thrilist, travel whiz Bounce did some digging and found out which months offer the best bang for your buck in iconic destinations worldwide.
So, here’s the lowdown: they looked at the average prices of three-star hotels, checking out every month of the year, including Sundays. And from the top 60 most popular destinations globally, they singled out 10 spots where you can get the most bang for your buck during specific months.
First up, we’ve got Male, Maldives, taking the crown. August is the month to go if you’re looking for wallet-friendly rates. The price drop from January (peak holiday season) to August is a whopping 85%!
On average, you’d shell out $2,425 for a three-star hotel in January. But come August, you’re looking at just $364. Now that’s a steal!
Sure, the lower prices come with a catch. In the Maldives, August means rainy season. But if you don’t mind a little rain, Male can still be a blast.
Next on the list is Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Plan your visit for September and you could save up to 77.5% on hotel costs as the summer season starts winding down.
Then there’s Cairo, Egypt, where hotel prices drop by as much as 76.7% in February. Plus, February weather in Cairo is pretty comfy since summer is a thing of the past.
Bali makes the list too, coming in at number nine. January is the month to hit up Bali for some serious savings. You can snag a 72.4% drop in hotel prices compared to other times of the year.
So, there you have it – 10 iconic destinations where you can score big savings during certain months:
- Male, Maldives: 85% off in August
- Heraklion, Crete, Greece: 77.5% off in November
- Cairo, Egypt: 76.6% off in February
- Chiang Mai, Thailand: 73.5% off in May
- Athens, Greece: 73.2% off in January
- Florence, Italy: 73.1% off in February
- Phuket, Thailand: 73% off in May
- Venice, Italy: 72.5% off in February
- Denpasar, Indonesia: 72.4% off in January
- Kyoto, Japan: 68.9% off in June
- Now, who’s ready for a budget-friendly adventure?