Almost half of Australian travellers (48%) are planning a solo trip in the next two years with one-quarter ready to go it alone soon in 2024. And these aren’t just quick jaunts – Aussies are keen to tick off bucket-list destinations on their extended solo adventure.
New Webjet research and booking data show Australians are increasingly interested in solo travel, led by Boomers (48%) and Gen X (26%) travellers.
Meanwhile, Millennials are seeking an antidote to burnout with 45 per cent using solo trips to escape work-related stress and 42 per cent seeing this type of travel as a chance for a longer career break.
Solo travellers want expert assistance
And in good news for advisors, these travellers aren’t just seeking quick getaways; they’re planning extensive bucket-list adventures.
Two-fifths (43%) would like to visit three or more destinations and half (50%) intend to travel solo for three weeks or more.
These time-poor travel intenders also noted they find planning and booking multi-city trips a challenge. Almost half (44%) of survey respondents find booking a solo trip time-consuming and difficult with 12 per cent saying it deters them from travelling solo altogether.
Top international solo travel destinations
The top trending destinations for solo trips among Aussies include a mix of close-to-home hotspots and classic cities.
According to Webjet data, perennially popular Bali is the top overseas solo travel destination for 2024-2025 with 15 per cent of bookings, followed by London (10%), Auckland (6%) and Queenstown (4%).
Manila, Tokyo, Bangkok and Los Angeles each nabbed three per cent of bookings, while Christchurch and Athens rounded out the top 10 solo travel destinations with two per cent apiece.
