March 3, 2017 TnH Global

TripAdvisor hotel pricing report reveals best time for indians to go to popular travel destinations worldwide

Report also outlines favorable months for Indian travellers looking to explore their home turf

TripAdvisor®, the travel planning and booking site, today announced the results of its 2017 Hotel Pricing Report, revealing global accommodation trends based on TripAdvisor hotel shopping data. Designed to help travellers discover destinations that offer great year-over-year accommodation value, the report also highlights the most affordable months to stay at hotels in popular travel destinations worldwide.

“The price conscious Indian traveller is always looking for ways to find the best prices to book, along with saving on time and effort. TripAdvisor’s Hotel Pricing Report aims to help the travellers planning their vacation by identifying some of the best-value travel periods in popular destinations around the world” said Nikhil Ganju, Country Manager, TripAdvisor India. “According to our hotel shopping data, some destinations offer significant hotel value this year compared to last that includes the Caribbean which is one of the most popular hotel shopping destinations on TripAdvisor and has seen an eight percent dip in hotel prices, making it a perfect time for Indians to book a dream trip there.

“However, for those not willing to go that far, Taiwan, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Philippines are great options considering their proximity to India” he added.

10 Popular Tourism Destinations Offering Indian Travellers Hotel Value in 2017*

Destination	2017 Avg. Nightly Rate on TripAdvisor	YoY Price Decrease	TripAdvisor Hotel Shopping Ranking(out of 184 countries)
Turkey	INR 5,783	-27%	26^th
Taiwan	INR 7,711	-11%	23^rd
Belize	INR 19,288	-32%	54^th
Caribbean	INR 32,794	-4%	3^rd
Cambodia	INR 8,026	-9%	46^th
Sri Lanka	INR 11,567	-3%	43^rd
Costa Rica	INR 16,335	-4%	31^st
Indonesia	INR 10,340	-6%	12^th
Philippines	INR 10,455	-4%	15^th
United Kingdom	INR 13,431	-5%	6^th

Where and When to Travel for Hotel Savings**

(Hotel prices based on TripAdvisor hotel rates sourced from more than 200 websites delivering the most recent and lowest hotel prices)

U.S.: While the most affordable month to stay in a hotel in the U.S. was in January (INR 13,175), May (INR 16,692), June (INR 18,163), and September (INR 17,801) are the best months to visit, boasting an optimal combination of price and temperature.
Spain: The least expensive hotel rates in Spain were in January (INR 8,347), however, travellers are able to enjoy low prices and better weather in March (INR 9,823), April (INR 11,531) and November (INR 10,044).
Caribbean: Travellers can find the best prices on hotels in the Caribbean from August through October, with nightly rates averaging as low as INR 21,679. Since it is hurricane season, travellers need to watch the weather and consider purchasing travel insurance.
Brazil: While the weather is always warm there, hotel rates in Brazil are coolest during the months of March (INR 8,983), April (INR 8,618) and May (INR 8,937).
Mexico: With warm temperatures year-round, travellers can seek out the lowest hotel prices in Mexico between September and November, at an average of INR 18,295per night or less.
U.K.: Though the least expensive hotels in the U.K. were in January (INR 11,972) and February (INR 11,972), travellers can also enjoy affordable rates and mild temperatures in May (INR 16,517), August (INR 14,720) and October (INR 14,601).
Japan: January (INR 14,601) was the least expensive month to book a hotel in Japan, however, travellers will find April (INR 18,334), May (INR 14,228), and June (INR 13,264) offer the best combination of warm temperatures and low rates. Travellers vacationing in June should pack an umbrella, which is in the midst of Japan’s rainy season.
Italy: Travellers can enjoy the largest hotel savings in Italy during the winter months, but will want to travel during April (INR 15,747), October (INR 14,999), or November (INR 14,999) for the best mix of price and weather.
Thailand: Boasting of consistently high temperatures, travellers can go low on hotel prices during Thailand’s shoulder season in April (INR 7,317), May (INR 7,177), and June (INR 7,342).
India: Featuring warm temperatures most of the year, Indian travellers who are keen on exploring their home country can find the least expensive hotels in the summer months ofApril through June, with nightly rates below INR 5,890.