Americans will spend $6,700 on their winter getaway, here’s how to cut costs

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Winter travel is expected to be more expensive than ever, especially for those visiting ski resorts and exotic locations. The fact is that after the pandemic, travelers have changed their habits and prefer different international destinations, and a new report testifies to this.

According to a recent study carried out by the travel insurance comparator Squaremouth.com, The average American travel cost for the upcoming season will be around $6,784. This amount is 57% higher than the average cost of a trip for the past fall of 2022.

Woman observing lake and snow capped mountains from a vantage point

An interesting trend that the analysis highlights is travelers’ interest in spending about two weeks at their vacation destination, more days than usual.

The average cost has also increased because travelers include an adventurous and expensive new destination: Antarctica. This destination ranks among the top 10 winter travel experiences for the first time ever, according to company data.

adventure travelers sailing in boats near glaciers in Antarctica

Here are the top countries for winter travel and their average cost and duration according to the survey:

  1. United States: the average cost of a trip is $5,164 and the average duration is 8 days.
  2. Mexico: the average cost of a trip is $4,233 and the average duration is 8 days.
  3. Bahamian: the average cost of the trip is $3,380 and the average duration is 7 days.
  4. Israel: the average cost of a trip is $6,548 and the average duration is 12 days.
  5. Germany: the average cost of a trip is $5,297 and the average duration is 12 days.
  6. Antarctic: the average cost of a trip is $17,976 and the average duration is 17 days.
  7. Costa Rica: the average cost of a trip is $6,807 and the average duration is 10 days.
  8. Dominican Republic: the average cost of a trip is $4,633 and the average duration is 8 days.
  9. France: the average cost of a trip is $5,492 and the average duration is 12 days.
  10. Italy: the average cost of a trip is $5,675 and the average duration is 13 days.

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beautiful and colorful german city with snowy roads in winter

Holiday traditions in Europe, especially Germany and France, are of interest to Americans, as well as favorite and warmer year-round destinations like the Mexican Caribbean, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

How to Cut Winter Travel Costs

Stunning view of the mountains and a pine forest from a comfortable tent

Travelers who really want to enjoy their vacation experience don’t necessarily have to cut days or sacrifice certain travel experiences. There are different strategies that can help reduce costs. We at Travel Off Path have shared some money saving tips and tricks:

  • Prefer affordable ski destinations: If skiing is one of your goals this winter, you can visit one of the most affordable ski destinations in North America that cost less than $150 a night, such as Mission Ridge ski area in Washington, Kimberly in British Columbia or Mount Hood Meadows in Oregon.
Two skiers in orange jackets are racing on a powder ski slope with mountains and a blue sky in the distance
  • Visit the cheapest Caribbean islands: If you want to get away from the snow and cold and enjoy the warm beaches with pristine blue waters that the Caribbean has to offer without spending too much, you can go to cheapest islands. In the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica, travelers will find affordable accommodations and great beaches for vacationing.
Couple walking along a beach towards the ocean in punta cana, dominican republic
  • Choose destinations with free attractions: Since you will already have to pay for a flight and a hotel or an Airbnb in Europe, you can opt for destinations that have free attractions or which represent an attraction in itself. Travelers can visit 34 free museums and 553 free tourist attractions in Rome, 95 free museums and 487 free tourist attractions in London, and 27 free museums and 394 free tourist attractions in Paris.
young woman looking at the eiffel tower in paris france

Take advantage of low-cost flights: At Travel Off Path, we constantly share sales and offers to review from low-cost companies that offer international flights, sometimes for less than $100, and also strategies for scoring cheap flights amid skyrocketing prices this winter. Take advantage of features like Google Flights or apps like Skyscanner and Hopper to find the best deals.

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