Discover the top tools, tips and data-backed tricks to help you book smarter, pack sooner, and switch your brain to out-of-office mode.
There’s timing a holiday - and then there’s perfectly timing a holiday. We analysed our travel data for July and August to find the specific weeks and days when prices dip, demand eases, and booking feels less like a gamble. If you’ve ever muttered “maybe I’ll just wait and see”, this is your cue to stop waiting and start scrolling. Your ideal travel window might be closer (and cheaper) than you think.
The fan favourites
From sun-soaked coastlines to culture-rich cities, these are the places dominating the charts (and the group chats) this July and August. If you’re after something tried, tested, and totally worth it - start here, with the most popular destinations this season.
Denpasar, Indonesia - Average flight price: $754 | Average hotel price: $478 | Cheapest week: 18 - 24 Aug – $497 | Cheapest day: Tuesday – $680
London, United Kingdom - Average flight price: $2004 | Average hotel price: $560 | Cheapest week: 4 - 11 Aug – $1679 | Cheapest day: Sunday – $1818
Sydney, Australia - Average flight price: $1447 | Average hotel price: $331 | Cheapest week: 25 - 31 Aug – $763 | Cheapest day: Tuesday – $1144
See the full list of popular destinations
The clever alternatives
Love the idea of a carefree getaway, but not the price tag that usually comes with it? These lower-cost destinations let you stretch your budget further, so you can spend more on memories and less on getting there this July and August.
Launceston, Australia - Average flight price: $177
Sunshine Coast, Australia - Average flight price: $253
Gold Coast, Australia - Average flight price: $285
Hobart, Australia - Average flight price: $288
Melbourne, Australia - Average flight price: $322
Hamilton Island, Australia - Average flight price: $381
Auckland, New Zealand - Average flight price: $494
Krabi, Thailand - Average flight price: $548
Port Vila, Vanuatu - Average flight price: $593
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Average flight price: $708
The homegrown heroes
Not every great trip requires a passport. Whether you’re looking to keep things simple and stay close to home, or capture the holiday feels without the jet lag, these are the domestic destinations for this July and August that still deliver that out-of-office satisfaction.
June and September are travel’s best-kept secret - and not just because you can get a dinner reservation. The vibes in the shoulder season - that is, the months immediately before or after the peak travel season - are slightly more chill, the prices have come down, and the crowds are (mostly) back at work. These shoulder season gems are perfect for travellers who want peak holiday energy without the peak holiday stress.
Cheap destinations in June 2025
Launceston, Australia - Average seat price: $225
Adelaide, Australia - Average seat price: $305
Uluru, Australia - Average seat price: $309
Hobart, Australia - Average seat price: $361
Hamilton Island, Australia - Average seat price: $371
Sunshine Coast, Australia - Average seat price: $378
Kota Kinabalu, Indonesia - Average seat price: $441
Perth, Australia - Average seat price: $471
Auckland, New Zealand - Average seat price: $575
Port Vila, Vanuatu - Average seat price: $619
Cheap destinations in September 2025
Ballina, Australia - Average seat price: $88
Sydney, Australia - Average seat price: $320
Gold Coast, Australia - Average seat price: $325
Cairns, Australia - Average seat price: $415
Townsville, Australia - Average seat price: $419
Fua`amotu, Tonga - Average seat price: $505
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Average seat price: $551
Beijing, China - Average seat price: $611
Queenstown, New Zealand - Average seat price: $642
Apia, Samoa - Average seat price: $664
Information and average prices as of 1 April 2025, based on Skyscanner data. Prices converted from GBP using mid-April rates. Please check final prices and travel guidance before booking.
