eDreams ODIGEO, a leading travel subscription company and one of Europe’s largest e-commerce firms, has published its “Year in Travel” report which highlights the aspirations of American travelers for 2026 as well as the destinations that generated the most interest and bookings in 2025.
- Top three booked destinations in 2025 by the Americans: Las Vegas, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.
- Top three growth destinations in 2025 (compared to 2024) by the Americans: Kathmandu (Nepal) +141 percent, Quito (Ecuador) +126 percent and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) 109 percent.
- Top three booked destinations in 2026 by Americans: Tokyo, Las Vegas and Orlando.
Domestic Travel Confirmed by Americans in 2025
The top 10 booked and searched destinations by Americans are domestic focused with 9 out of 10 booked cities and 8 out of 10 searched destinations being in the U.S. in 2025.
| Top 10 booked destinations by Americans in 2025 | Top 10 searched destinations by Americans in 2025 |
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Top Growth Destinations in 2025 Versus 2024
Americans have also booked worldwide with top growth destinations standing out in 2025 versus 2024.
| Kathmandu (Nepal) | + 141% |
| Quito (Ecuador) | + 126% |
| Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | + 109% |
| Mumbai (India) | + 47% |
| Wilmington (USA) | + 40% |
| Panama City (Panama) | + 35% |
| New Delhi (India) | + 34% |
| Bangkok (Thailand) | + 24% |
| Tokyo (Japan) | + 16% |
| Mexico City (Mexico) | + 16% |
Americans' Travel Habits in 2025
Short-term bookings, a continuing practice
In 2025, 64 percent of American travelers book their trips within 30 days of departure, illustrating a strong trend toward flexibility and spontaneity. However, 22 percent of travelers prefer to plan further ahead, booking their trips between one and two months in advance.
Short and medium-length stays are popular
In 2025, Americans are flexible in their travel habits, sharing their preference between 3-4 day getaways (44 percent), 5-6 days and 7-13 days stays (16 percent), and 2 days (16 percent). Long planned vacations are less popular, with only 4 percent of travelers choosing to go away for 21 days or more.
Who traveled to the U.S. in 2025?
Bookings data shows which nations were most keen to visit the U.S. in 2025. 21 percent came from France, 12 percent from Germany and 11 percent from Spain. Their favorite destinations were: New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Orlando.
Top Travel Destinations for 2026
The 2026 ranking of the most popular destinations booked by American travelers illustrates a desire to get away from it all, with cultural discoveries faraway and trips within the American continent.
| Top 10 destinations most booked by American travelers for 2026 | Top 10 destinations most searched by American travelers for 2026 |
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