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This is how Germans traveled: More travelers than ever discovered the world this year with the help of the global travel marketplace Skyscanner. Using internal data analysis, the company is now looking back at the travel behavior of Germans in 2023 and has identified the most popular destinations and the cheapest prices.
This year, Mallorca was once again in first place among the most popular travel destinations for Germans. The Spanish island once again impressed with its diversity - from beautiful beaches to the exciting cultural offerings and numerous opportunities for active vacationers. In addition to Spain, Turkey was very popular this year and, along with Istanbul and Antalya, took second and third place in the ranking of the most popular travel destinations for Germans. The month of July was the most popular month for travel.
- Palma de Mallorca
- Istanbul
- Antalya
- Bangkok
- Barcelona
- London
- New York City
- Izmir
- Málaga
- Lisbon
The cheapest flights, hotels and rental cars in 2023
This year, more and more German travelers have opted for alternative, affordable European destinations. According to data analysis, Pescara in Italy was the cheapest flight destination from Germany this year. Return flights to the Italian coastal city cost an average of 2023 euros per person in 71. The city on the Adriatic is known for its miles of sandy beaches and cultural highlights and offers good value for money overall, not just when it comes to flights.
Skyscanner also analyzed which travel destinations were the cheapest in each month of the year, where the cheapest three-star hotel was located and where travelers could rent a car for little money:
Cheapest flights by month:
- January – Edinburgh, UK – 48 euros
- February – Milan, Italy – 96 euros
- March – Sofia, Bulgaria – 118 euros
- April – Gdansk, Poland – 92 euros
- May – Gdansk, Poland – 98 euros
- June – Zadar, Croatia – 109 euros
- July – Katowice, Poland – 95 euros
- August – Katowice, Poland – 74 euros
- September – Gdansk, Poland – 85 euros
- October – Zadar, Croatia – 80 euros
- November – Agadir, Morocco – 72 euros
- December – Budapest, Hungary – 118 euros
Cheapest three-star hotel:
Travelers got a real bargain in Kuta on the island of Bali. This year, travelers in the island's largest and most famous holiday resort were able to stay in a three-star hotel for just 23 euros per night.
Cheapest rental car:
Bucharest in Romania was the city with the cheapest rental car offers this year, according to the data analysis. Here, drivers can rent a car for just 13 euros per day. Bucharest is an excellent starting point for a road trip through Romania with its medieval villages, Gothic castles and the impressive Carpathians.
The biggest holiday excitement
Even in the most wonderful time of the year - on vacation - there are a few upsets for some: the biggest annoyances during the holidays for German travelers this year were, in first place, excessive complaints from other vacationers, followed by the use of loudspeakers public places and a know-it-all travel companion.
Friederike Burge, trend expert at Skyscanner, explains: “Looking back at the past travel year shows that Germans are taking advantage of the freedom of international travel despite the increased cost of living. We see how this traveler behavior correlates with emerging trends for 2024. Our latest 2024 travel trends report highlights that value for money will continue to play an important role, but travelers don't necessarily want to miss out on things like cultural experiences, but simply want to be smarter with their budget.”
“Next year, German travelers will continue to focus on long-haul trips. Krabi in Thailand, for example, recorded an increase in search queries of more than 400 percent, making it a trendy travel destination. The Spanish city of Seville, on the other hand, is attracting with a 22 percent drop in flight prices, which could also encourage many travelers to vacation there.”
