Expedia’s Spring Travel Outlook reveals a strong split in how Brits want to travel this season. Some are chasing the heat in places like San Juan, up a whooping 245% and likely driven by the iconic performance of a certain Puerto Rican rapper, while others are leaning into culture‑packed yet great‑value breaks in Ljubljana and Valencia. Closer to home, classic coast and countryside destinations, led by Conwy, Tenby and the Cotswolds, are climbing as springtime reset spots.

For a quieter, better value spring, target late April to late May for international stays and flights, with early March hitting the sweet spot for the cheapest international stays. Price-sensitive flyers should look to early March and late April for international airfare value. As expected, late March/early Aprilbrings the steepest crowds and costs as Brits are looking to travel over the Easter break

“Brits are planning spring with purpose this year, securing guaranteed sunshine, squeezing more culture into long weekends and rediscovering the joy of a cosy holiday home rental in the Cotswolds or the Caribbean coastlines,” said Melanie Fish, spokesperson for Expedia Group Brands. “Using the right dates to dodge peak travel times is a great money‑saving hack, especially when paired with booking everything you need for your trip on Expedia for a hassle‑free holiday.”

What are the latest Spring travel trends?[1]

• Sunny escapes are sorted: Brits are chasing guaranteed warmth and reef ‑blue water, with San Juan (+245%), Santo Domingo (+120%), Curaçao (+95%) and Aruba (+65%) surging as travellers trade drizzle for beach days, snorkel clear‑ coves and easy resort downtime.
• Culture without the crowds: Shoulder season‑ city breaks are surging. Ljubljana (+105%) and Valencia (+85%) promise big flavours, walkable old towns and softer prices before peak hits.
• Cosy, close and coastal trips: Homegrown escapes lead the reset: Conwy (+115%), Tenby (+50%) and the Cotswolds (+25%) tick the “pub with a fireplace” and “fresh air walks” box without airport faff.
• Aurora’s last hurrah: Late-season seekers are eyeing Rovaniemi (+75%) for one more shot at the Northern Lights before the midnight sun‑ switch.

What are the best times to stay in Spring?[2]

Slowest

• Domestic 5 and 31 May
• International 28 April and 31 May

Busiest

• Domestic 6 and 27 March
• International 2 and 3 April

Cheapest

• Domestic 1 and 2 March
• International 3 March and 27 April

Most Expensive

• Domestic 23 and 31 May
• International 5 April and 23 May

What are the best times to fly in Spring?[3]

Slowest

• Domestic 13 and 27 May
• International 28 April and 31 May

Busiest

• Domestic 1 and 8 March
• International 27 March and 3 April

Cheapest

• Domestic 3 and 15 May
• International 6 March and 24 April

Most Expensive

• Domestic 11 and 12 April
• International 28 and 29 March

What are the best Spring travel tips?

Expedia recommends the following to lock in your next Spring getaway:

• Annual Vacation Sale: Thinking about your big Spring or Summer trip? Members save up to 40% off select stays during Expedia’s Annual Holiday Sale. Book by March 16, 2026, for stays between February 10 and September 30, 2026.[4]

• Search for Flight Deals: Use Expedia’s Flight Deals, which will show fares that are at least 20% lower than typical predicted prices. The map discovery experience, available on iOS, also makes it easier for travellers to discover the best deals.[5]
• Bundling: Travellers can save hundreds, on average, when reserving their hotel and flight at the same time.[6]
• Save with price alerts: Expedia members can receive notifications when airline prices drop by using tools such as Price Tracking on the app.

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[1] Based on lodging searches made on Expedia.co.uk between 1 December 2025 to 8 March 2026 for travel between 1 March 2026 to 31 May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

[2] Based on average daily rate changes on Expedia.co.uk for travel between 1 March – 31 May 2026.

[3] Based on average daily ticket price on Expedia.co.uk for travel between 1 March – 31 May 2026.

[4] Expedia’s Annual Vacation Sale is subject to limited availability. Blackout periods may apply.

[5] Expedia predicts Flight Deals based on historical data collected from searches made on or by Expedia for this route. See site for details.

[6] Holiday packages booked on Expedia.co.uk are ATOL-protected.