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Revenge travel has been one of the dominant trends globally post-pandemic, irrespective of seasons. While that continues to play out, understanding where flight search volumes are highest for any given destination is crucial for all players involved in the travel ecosystem.
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Domestic flight searches in India have increased by around 32 percent and international searches by 24 percent for the monsoon season between June and August, according to Kayak’s latest insights. The increased travel interest comes despite a surge in airfares, up an average 8 percent and 11 percent for domestic and international airfares. The average return economy flight price domestically stands at $130 while the average return economy international flight is priced at $985, the report said.
While Goa, New Delhi and Srinagar were the most searched domestic destinations for flights, Bali, London and Toronto emerged as the most searched overseas destinations. “Despite price increases, Indian travelers are planning trips to popular domestic destinations ... to truly embrace the monsoon’s respite,” said Kayak’s India Country Manager Tarun Tahiliani.
Kayak's data also revealed that Indian holidaymakers are increasingly looking to hire cars and explore on their own while on vacation. For domestic destinations, there was a 103 percent increase in searches for rental cars, despite 39 percent increase in prices since 2022. Renting cars has become more economical for international travelers this year, with a 10 percent decrease in prices on average since 2022, for which searches