{"id":12128,"date":"2026-07-06T05:01:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T05:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/newsroom\/last-minute-euro-summer-trips\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T05:01:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T05:01:28","slug":"last-minute-euro-summer-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/newsroom\/last-minute-euro-summer-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Expedia Data Shows Aussies Are Chasing Value\u00a0As\u00a0They Make Last-minute Euro Summer Plans\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

6 July, 2026, SYDNEY<\/strong> \u2013 New Expedia data reveals Australians are making a late dash to Europe for the northern hemisphere summer, with accommodation searches jumping in the last two weeks, as confidence returns and air capacity increases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aussies booking last-minute Europe trips are chasing culture, accessibility and value<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australians\u00a0are prioritising destinations that offer a mix of culture,\u00a0accessibility\u00a0and value, with\u00a0Expedia\u00a0data\u00a0showing,\u00a0Budapest (+135%) is the top trending destination, followed by Prague (+105%), Vienna (+80%) and Lisbon (+60%). These\u00a0popular\u00a0destinations\u00a0offer\u00a0the culture,\u00a0food\u00a0and history of a classic European\u00a0escape, while often delivering better value than traditional favourites such as Paris and London.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expedia\u2019s Top trending last-minute Europe destinations for Aussie travellers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2<\/sup><\/em> Based on Australian searches from mid-June 2026<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Budapest, Hungary\u00a0(+135%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Prague, Czech\u00a0Republic\u00a0(+105%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Vienna, Austria\u00a0(+80%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Lisbon, Portugal\u00a0(+60%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Amsterdam, Netherlands\u00a0(+50%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Milan, Italy\u00a0(+50%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Dublin, Ireland\u00a0(+25%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Mallorca,\u00a0Spain\u00a0(+25%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. London, United Kingdom\u00a0(+15%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                    1. Rome, Italy\u00a0(+15%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      While enthusiasm for long-haul travel is increasing, cost of travel remains top of mind. Expedia data shows use of the Budget accommodation filter has increased 61% year-on-year this winter1<\/sup>, highlighting that travellers are actively seeking ways to make a holiday happen, even if it means downgrading accommodation style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      “Australians are proving it’s not too late to book a European summer holiday, but value is key” said Sarah King, Expedia Travel Expert. “For travellers booking at the last minute, being smart about destination choice is one of the best ways to unlocking savings, with Eastern Europe in particular offering great value. For example, Budapest, often referred to as the \u2018Paris of Eastern Europe\u2019, is on average 45% cheaper for accommodation than the actual City of Lights, Paris.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Expedia Tips for a Last-Minute Euro Summer for Aussies:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n