Global travel marketplace Skyscanner has published a “Loud Budgeting Guide” to help travellers find the best accommodation deals effortlessly.
Data from the company’s latest research shows that a whopping 84 per cent of Indian travellers have already booked stays for their summer holidays. However, 75 per cent of them indicated they would be tempted to book another getaway if they found an irresistible deal.
Among the cheapest 3-star hotel stays recorded for July and August 2024, Kathmandu averaged a nightly price of INR 1,478, Vasco da Gama averaged INR 1,585 per night and Hanoi averaged INR 1,796 per night. Meanwhile, the cheapest 4-star hotel stays were in Manali (INR 3,064 on average per night), Thiruvananthapuram (INR 3,064 on average per night) and Abu Dhabi (INR 3,275 on average per night). The cheapest 5-star hotels were in Gulmarg (INR 4,966 on average per night), Kuala Lumpur (INR 5,600 on average per night) and Darjeeling (INR 6,657 on average per night).
Based on millions of hotel prices globally, the biggest price drop destinations this summer were Cavelossim (68 per cent price drop), Baku (52 per cent price drop) and Langkawi (38 per cent price drop) when compared to the same time last year.
Mohit Joshi, a travel and destination expert at Skyscanner, said, "We all know the thrill of finding a fantastic flight deal, but hotels can be a treasure trove of hidden savings too. Instead of just looking for the cheapest option, consider exploring different types of accommodation like apartments or self-catering stays. You might discover a more comfortable or budget-friendly place that perfectly suits your trip. Our filters make it super easy to find exactly what you are looking for, whether you crave a hotel with all its amenities or a place with a kitchen to save on meals. Our budget-friendly hotel deals page can help you turn your dream summer holiday into a budget-conscious reality, with destinations like Denpasar starting at just INR 900 per night and Dubai at INR 2,049 per night in August."
To get the very best price on accommodation, it is recommended that travellers compare both self-catering and hotel options side by side using their preferred travel company’s accommodation filters. For instance, Skyscanner found that 28 per cent of Indian travellers would be willing to stay in self-catering accommodation rather than a hotel if it would help them save money.
The survey also found that one in two 25-34-year-olds in India say that they are likely to use a food delivery service while on holiday abroad. However, this dropped dramatically to almost one in five people for those 65 and up.