Top 20 Destinations For Summer 2024 According to Google

Google is one of the first search networks that travelers use when planning their vacations. For this reason, Google has now released the top 20 locations searched for when planning to travel this summer. The list covers destinations most searched for by travelers within the US using Google Flight for the period between June 1 and August 31. Moreover, the search giant revealed insights based on past flight booking data and search trends to Good Morning America.

Top 20 locations for travelers according to Google

The list of destinations reveals many trendy and unexpected locations. Among the data, the main change from 2023 is that Cancun is no longer at the number two spot and is now set at number six. Meanwhile, Tokyo in Japan has risen from eighth place to third place in 2024.

The most popular destination for the summer of 2024 is London, England, followed by Paris, the host for the upcoming Summer Olympics. According to a report by ABC News, new arrivals in the top destinations include San Juan, Puerto Rico and Madrid Spain. On a different note, the iconic cities of Chicago and San Francisco failed to make the top 20.

How does Google produce the data?

According to ABC News, Google gathers data from mid-January to mid-March of US travelers to establish travel-related searches ahead of the summer travel season. Meanwhile, the top keywords were “travel itinerary” and “solo travel” which reached an all-time high in January.

Moreover, two top trending “weekend getaway” destinations are Florida Keys and Palm Springs. Those searching for “romantic getaway” destinations were the Napa Valley in California and Florida’s Key West. When searching for all-inclusive resorts, Saint John and La Romana came out tops.

Last year, Google Flights introduced a new feature to allow travelers to book cheaper flights. This feature reveals guidance from the search engine for the most budget-friendly time of year to book flights.

As an example, these new insights could reveal that the cheapest time to book similar journeys is normally two months before departure. Meanwhile, Google Flights could reveal that prices normally drop when booked closer to takeoff. Basically, travelers can juggle the dates to find the best and most affordable price to fly. That said, read on to find the top destinations according to Google.

Top 20 destinations via Google Flights

1. London
2. Paris
3. Tokyo
4. Rome
5. New York
6. Cancun
7. Orlando
8. Las Vegas
9. Seattle
10. Athens
11. Los Angeles
12. Miami
13. Barcelona
14. Dublin
15. Fort Lauderdale
16. Honolulu
17. Denver
18. Madrid
19. Boston
20. San Juan

The outcome of Google’s report can help travelers not only to book the most affordable flight, but also the most popular places to visit in the summer of 2023.