The Cheapest Times to Visit the World's Most Popular Summer Destinations
With every person and their mother wanting to book a trip when the weather is great and school is out, summer travel can get pricey. But, believe it or not, there is still a way to travel to the most popular spots in the world on the cheap.
Based on its own data, Kayak recently determined the destinations that are trending for Summer 2016, and then took the time to track the rise and fall of airfare and hotel prices in these destinations during the summer months. Using this information as a guide, here is all you need to know to book a summer getaway in one of the most popular destinations of 2016 and actually get a decent deal
10. Toronto
When flights are the cheapest:
May and September
When hotels are the cheapest:
May and June
How far in advance to book airfare:
One month before departure
9. Lisbon
When flights are the cheapest:
August and September
When hotels are the cheapest:
June, July, and September
How far in advance to book airfare:
10 weeks before departure
8. Dublin
When flights are the cheapest:
May and September
When hotels are the cheapest:
May and July
How far in advance to book airfare:
Three months before departure
7. Ho Chi Minh City
When flights are the cheapest:
August and September
When hotels are the cheapest:
May, June, and July
How far in advance to book airfare:
Three months before departure
6. Montreal
When flights are the cheapest:
May and September
When hotels are the cheapest:
May and August
How far in advance to book airfare:
10 weeks before departure
5. Bali
When flights are the cheapest:
May and September
When hotels are the cheapest:
May and June
How far in advance to book airfare:
Three months before departure
4. Calgary
When flights are the cheapest:
May and June
When hotels are the cheapest:
May and August
How far in advance to book airfare:
Two weeks before departure
3. Tokyo
When flights are the cheapest:
May and September
When hotels are the cheapest:
May and August
How far in advance to book airfare:
One month before departure
2. Reykjavik
When flights are the cheapest:
May and September
When hotels are the cheapest:
May and September
How far in advance to book airfare:
10 weeks before departure
1. Rio de Janeiro
When flights are the cheapest:
May and June
When hotels are the cheapest:
May and June
How far in advance to book airfare:
Two weeks before departure
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Kara King is a News Writer at Thrillist and still needs to unpack. Send news tips to news@thrillist.com and follow her at @karatillie.