Over a third of Aussies (38%) plan to travel during April, taking advantage of the extended public holiday period 

1^st APRIL, 2025 SYDNEY: As Australia fast approaches Easter and the school holidays, Expedia and Wotif have released the April Travel Outlook, revealing its most popular domestic and international destinations with savvy tips for booking a last-minute getaway. 

 April is set to be the most popular holiday period of the year, with over a third of Aussies (38%)* planning to travel during the month to make the most of the April school holidays, the Easter long weekend, and ANZAC Public Holiday Day aligning and allowing a 10-day break, for only three days of annual leave. 

Internationally, many are making the most of the extended break, with Queenstown, New Zealand, Osaka, Japan and Da Nang, Vietnam witnessing strong year-over-year growth over April, as Expedia research shows two-fifths (40%)** of Aussies want to visit destinations where the dollar stretches further.  

Domestically, Aussies are favouring Queensland, with Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Cairns taking out the top three spots for most popular April destinations on Wotif. With Southeast Queensland now back open for business following Cyclone Alfred, it’s a great time to show support for the region and local tourism operators. 

“While April is set to be a peak travel period, it is not too late to book a last-minute trip. For Aussies who want to avoid the crowds and to get a great deal, our top travel tip is to remain flexible with your travel dates, even the day of the week you travel can make a difference. For example, travelling domestically on a Sunday in April can be 352% less busy than travelling on a Friday” says Sarah King, Expedia Group Travel Expert.   

“For those seeking value destinations, internationally Vietnam, Bali and Singapore have strong last-minute deals. In Australia, destinations like Launceston, Coffs Harbour and Brisbane offer good value over April. Also, Aussies who bundle their flight and hotel bookings on Expedia or Wotif, can potentially knock off up to $395 on average off the trip***.” 

Read the full Expedia and Wotif April Travel Outlook below, designed to help Aussie travellers get the most value out of the Easter and the school holidays.  

Domestic travel booking tips for this April, according to Wotif:   

• Best day to travel based off accommodation to beat the crowds ⁵: Sunday. It is 352% less busy than travelling on a Friday.  

• Cheapest day to travel domestically based on accommodation ⁶: Monday 

• Best value domestic destinations to stay in for under $250 a night ⁷: Travellers can find affordable accommodation in destinations like Launceston, TAS, Coffs Harbour, NSW and Brisbane, QLD.  

International travel booking tips for this April, according to Expedia:   

• Best day to fly to beat the crowds ⁸: Sunday. It is 24% less busy than travelling on a Saturday 

• Cheapest day to fly internationally ⁹: Sunday 

• Best value international destinations to stay in for under $350 a night ¹⁰: Travellers can find affordable accommodation in destinations Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, Bali and Singapore.  

Additional top tips to help Aussie travellers book smart this April: 

• Bundle up: Travellers can save an average of $395 by bundling their flight and hotel booking on Expedia and an average of $377 on Wotif ***  

• Down-star accommodation to save: To maximise a holiday budget over the busy summer period, consider down-starring your accommodation. Simply opting for a 4-star property over a 5-star could help you stay within budget, while still providing some excellent facilities and amenities. Down-starring, may also mean you can upgrade to a better room type helping you find better value.    

• Member Savings: Expedia members earn Rewards points for eligible bookings to save on the next trip and save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels.   

• Chat with Expedia: To make planning easier, start an open-ended conversation with Expedia’s chat feature powered by ChatGPT and get recommendations on places to go, where to stay, how to get around, and what to see and do. 

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