Unwrapping Canadian holiday travel trends and 2024 travel predictions

Just in time for the busy holiday travel season¹, Airbnb is releasing its annual winter travel trends for Canadians, revealing trending destinations², the most booked categories, and the stays travellers are searching for this season. In the spirit of welcoming the new year, Airbnb is also shaking the magic 8 ball to reveal 2024 travel predictions, as Canadians get ready for another exciting year of exploration. 

From warm weather destinations in South America to iconic European cities, Canadians are actively seeking memorable stays around the globe.

2023 trending holiday destinations for Canadians

This holiday season, Canadians are setting their sights on warm beaches, tropical getaways, and amazing pools, making up the most booked categories for the holidays. From jet-setting to dreamy destinations across Asia-Pacific and South America, including Thailand, Japan, and Argentina, Canadian guests are embracing the holidays from around the world. 

The following locations are just some of the trending global destinations that are catching Canadians’ attention³:

• Tokyo, Japan
• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Pattaya City, Thailand
• Sámara, Costa Rica
• Dallas, Texas, United States
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
• Florence, Tuscany, Italy
• Porto, Porto District, Portugal
• Negril, Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Trending holiday domestic destinations

The Great White North is vast and beautiful, so it comes as no surprise that domestic travel is thriving for Canadian travelers this holiday season. From snow-capped mountains to crystallized lakes, this winter, Canadians are enjoying all the country has to offer. This holiday season and into the new year, travelers are set to be busy exploring Canada’s winter scapes, seeking cozy getaways⁴.

• Québec City, Quebec
• Vernon, British Columbia
• Prince Edward County, Ontario
• Montréal, Québec
• Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Kitchener, Ontario
• Windsor, Ontario
• Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Whitehorse, Yukon
• Kelowna, British Columbia

Guests can also rely on these Airbnb holiday travel hacks to find the perfect stay for any budget and any vibe.

Trending 2024 destinations for Canadians

Looking to 2024, globetrotting Canadians are ready to pack their bags and explore new destinations. With cold weather setting in, Canadians are dreaming of sunshine-filled stays with top booked categories for 2024 including Amazing pools, Tropical stays, and Beaches. 

As travel continues to inspire wanderlust,  it’s no surprise that captivating destinations like Stockholm and Rome are the top trending destinations for the year ahead. Top trending destinations worldwide that Canadians are searching for in 2024 include:

• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Mykonos, Greece
• Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
• Tokyo, Japan
• Rome, Italy
• Saint-François, Guadeloupe
• Pattaya City, Thailand
• Galveston, Texas, United States
• Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States

Trending 2024 domestic destinations for Canadians

For 2024, Canadian guests are headed out coast-to-coast, seeking one-of-a-kind picturesque stays in beautiful British Columbia, culturally rich Quebec, and metropolitan Ontario. The following destinations are a few of 2024’s most trendy spots across the country. 

• Toronto, Ontario
• Silver Star Mountain, British Columbia
• Chilliwack, British Columbia
• Québec City, Quebec
• Gatineau, Quebec
• Saguenay, Quebec
• Prince Edward County, Ontario
• Montréal, Québec
• Sun Peaks, British Columbia
• St. Catharines, Ontario

Guest Favorites: Great ratings and reviews, easy to discover on Airbnb

For guests who are yet to finalize 2024 travel plans and need help finding the cream of the crop, Airbnb recently launched Guest Favorites, a collection of the 2 million most-loved homes on Airbnb based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. Guest Favorites have excellent reviews and are rated above 4.9 stars on average. These homes also receive high marks for ease of check-in, cleanliness, listing accuracy, Host communication, location, and value. Below are some of the most wishlisted Guest Favorite homes, including one of Canada’s most popular listings, to inspire new year travel: