Clients keen to escape an Aussie winter? Here are the trending destinations that are heating up as the cheapest Asian hotspots for the Northern Hemisphere summer for fun in the sun that won’t break the bank. Plus, how advisors can take advantage of this trend.
With the Northern Hemisphere summer at its peak, Agoda has the insider tips on where Aussies can escape the chilly temps for Asia’s cheapest hotspots with accommodation under AUD$145.
Topping the cheapest Asian hotspots list is Surabaya, Indonesia, offering culture and adventure in the sun and a gateway to nearby islands with an average room rate per night of just $53.
It’s followed by Tirupati, a spiritual and cultural destination in South India with an average room rate per night of $56 and lively Hat Yai, Thailand, averaging around $58 per night.
Rounding out the top five cheapest Asian hotspots for this Northern Hemisphere summer are Dalat in the central highlands of Vietnam, averaging $68 per night, and Iloilo, Philippines with an average room rate per night of $71.
Also in the cheapest Asian hotspots list with an average room rate per night under $145 are Kuching, Malaysia ($81 per night), Nagoya, Japan and Kaohsiung, Taiwan (both $137 per night) and Daejeon, South Korea ($142 per night).
Gen Z & Millennials drive budget travel trend
Agoda’s data insights show younger travellers are driving the search for value-driven experiences with affordability shaping travel decisions.
More than half of Gen Z travellers (56%) aim to keep their nightly stay below USD$50 per person (around AUD$76), a preference that’s also common among Millennials (44%).
Beyond price, younger budget travellers also seek experiences that offer meaningful value, making affordable yet enriching destinations especially appealing.
Advisors can leverage this to create summer packages, combining multi-location room rates with curated activities, such as food tours or cultural excursions, increasing both booking value and customer experience.
