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2025 Holiday Travel Trends: Search Increases, Price Drops & AI Planning
TL;DR
KAYAK's data reveals travelers can secure holiday trips for less with international flights down 7% and rental cars down 6% compared to last year.
KAYAK's analysis shows holiday travel interest increased 10% year-over-year while prices remained stable or declined across flights, hotels, and rental cars.
Affordable holiday travel options from KAYAK enable more families to reunite and create cherished memories during the festive season.
Eastern European destinations like Warsaw and Prague saw 65-73% more searches as travelers discover festive markets and cultural winter escapes.
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Holiday travel interest is up 10% year-over-year, but prices are stable or declining across most categories, with Eastern Europe emerging as a top trending destination and travelers increasingly using AI tools for planning.
International flight prices are down 7%, domestic flights dipped 1%, rental car prices dropped 6% in the U.S., while hotel rates held relatively steady with domestic up 2% and international up 5%.
Eastern European destinations are trending strongly, with Warsaw, Poland up 73% in searches, Prague, Czech Republic up 65%, and Tallinn, Estonia and Budapest, Hungary also seeing notable increases.
Domestically, Myrtle Beach (down 18%), Reno (down 15%), and Bozeman (down 10%) offer the best deals. Internationally, Tokyo (down 29%), Venice (down 18%), and Helsinki (down 19%) show significant price drops.
For Thanksgiving, major hubs including LAX, SFO, BOS, DEN, ORD, JFK, EWR, WAS, DFW, and ATL will see highest traffic. For Christmas, LAX, SFO, BOS, JFK, ORD, WAS, EWR, MIA, SEA, and DFW will be busiest.
KAYAK's new AI Mode allows users to type natural prompts like 'Find me a Christmas week getaway for under $500, somewhere warm, leaving from LAX' and instantly get real-time flight, hotel and car rental options.
Be flexible with dates and destinations, and watch for Cyber Monday (lowest domestic fares) and Travel Tuesday (lowest international fares) deals, which delivered the best prices in 2024 and may repeat in 2025.
New flight routes and the inclusion of Romania and Bulgaria in the Schengen Area are making the region more accessible and appealing to U.S. travelers seeking affordable, culturally rich winter escapes with festive markets and great value.
Travelers should steer clear of peak travel times and give themselves extra time at high-traffic airports to minimize stress and keep trips running smoothly during the holiday rush.
Curated from 24-7 Press Release
