{"id":15575,"date":"2025-01-09T11:27:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T11:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/newsroom\/holiday-booking-guide-uk\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T11:12:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:12:20","slug":"holiday-booking-guide-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/newsroom\/holiday-booking-guide-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Vrbo launches 2025 Holiday Booking Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As 2025 travel demand surges, Vrbo predicts 70% of holiday homes in popular destinations will be booked by March \u2013 book NOW for Easter and summer spots<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As January Blues sink in and thoughts turn to this year\u2019s travel plans, Vrbo\u00ae<\/sup> has examined British holidaymakers\u2019 booking habits* and released its first-ever 2025 Holiday Booking Guide<\/a>. Packed with intel on how to beat the booking rush \u2013 and make savvy savings \u2013 this is the one-stop shop for booking holiday homes in 2025.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vrbo\u2019s top recommendation? Book now<\/strong> to snag the hottest homes in the best loved destinations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a mistake to treat holiday homes like hotels. With space for only one group at a time, there\u2019s more competition to book homes, especially those with standout amenities in top locations,\u201d says Melanie Fish, Head of Global PR for Expedia Group brands. \u201cWhen you find that dream house \u2013 beachfront, game room, bunk beds, and a pool steps from the ocean \u2013 don\u2019t wait. A week or two can make the difference between being just steps from the beach or on the other side of town.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book Easter in January: 70% holiday homes on Vrbo will be booked by March<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Late January is Vrbo\u2019s recommended time to book Easter trips. At this date, over half of homes should still be up for grabs. Be sure to have booked by early March when less than 30% of homes are expected to be available over the Easter break.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Summer beach trips in February: only 30% of homes will remain in April<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vrbo has identified mid-February \u2013 the start of February half term week \u2013 as the best time to book summer trips when 50% of properties are still expected to be available on the site. By late April, more than 70% of summer homes will have been snapped up in the most popular holiday locations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning an international beach trip this summer? Book in January <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brits wanting to soak up the sun abroad should move even faster as Vrbo has identified earlier booking dates for beach destinations. Those planning trips to Faro in Portugal, and the Balearics and Las Palmas in Spain should book in January to have the most choice of properties. By early March, Vrbo expects only 30% of homes in these popular locations to remain unbooked on the website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want longer to decide? Try a summer staycation <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who want to stay closer to home have slightly less time pressure, but early booking is still recommended. Staycation stalwarts like Cornwall, Devon and Cumbria, Vrbo\u2019s recommended book-by dates of 24 March (just before Easter), while Norfolk is delayed until 7 April and North Yorkshire until 5 May.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to booking homes by the above dates, Vrbo has shared the following tips to finding the best homes quickly and easily, and how to save while doing it:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n