Originally published: Webjet.com.au, 25 September 2024
New research* from Webjet, has revealed solo travel is officially hitting the mainstream, with half (48%) of Aussies planning a solo trip in the next two years, with a further quarter (25%) hoping to take one in the not too distant future. These travellers aren’t just seeking quick getaways; they’re planning extensive bucket list adventures. Two-fifths (43%) would like to visit three or more destinations, and half (50%) intend to travel solo for three weeks or more.
As more people jump on the solo travel bandwagon, it’s safe to say solo travel isn’t a young backpackers game anymore. Gen Z are now the least likely to say they fit in with other solo travellers, with just one in three (31%) feeling they belong, compared to half of Boomers (50%), Gen X (47%), and millennials (46%).
Webjet surveyed 1,007 Australians aged 18+ from 3 to 7 June 2024. Research supplied by Pureprofile.
*Top 20 international destinations booked by solo travellers via Webjet.com.au between 11 July 2023 -11 June 2024 for travel 11 June 2024 – 11 May 2025
