Airbnb reveals its 2023 winter travel trends for Irish guests

By Airbnb · 24 October 2023

· Destinations

Key Takeaways

This winter, Irish guests are heading to the Wild West as Skibbereen, Ennis, and Castlebar are all trending on Airbnb
Far-flung destinations in Asia and South America are trending for Irish guests heading abroad, including Tokyo, Buenos Aires, and Medellín in Colombia
Airbnb also reveals the most wishlisted listings in the trending destinations worldwide, with beautiful homes in places such as Germany, New Zealand, Canada, and Taiwan

Key Takeaways

This winter, Irish guests are heading to the Wild West as Skibbereen, Ennis, and Castlebar are all trending on Airbnb
Far-flung destinations in Asia and South America are trending for Irish guests heading abroad, including Tokyo, Buenos Aires, and Medellín in Colombia
Airbnb also reveals the most wishlisted listings in the trending destinations worldwide, with beautiful homes in places such as Germany, New Zealand, Canada, and Taiwan

As the festive season approaches,¹ Airbnb today announces its 2023 winter travel trends, revealing the top trending domestic and international destinations for guests in Ireland, plus the most wishlisted Category stays this year.²

Trending domestic destinations for Irish guests

Irish guests are heading west this winter to explore the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’, with Skibbereen, Castlebar, Ennis and Letterkenny all featuring in Airbnb’s list of trending destinations. . Many travellers are eager to book a coastal getaway despite the colder winter weather, opting for a beach favourite, Spanish Point, where they can enjoy brisk seaside walks, or Adare, where guests can discover the heritage of the small village.

See the full list of trending domestic winter destinations in Ireland below.³

Adare, County Limerick
Clifden, County Galway
Skibbereen, County Cork
Ennis, County Clare
Castlebar, County Mayo
Dundalk, County Louth
Tramore, County Waterford
Limerick, County Limerick
Letterkenny, County Donegal
Spanish Point, County Clare

Trending winter international destinations for Irish guests

Those travelling further afield this winter have their sights set on dreamy destinations in Asia, Europe and South America, from the bustling and culture-filled capitals of Tokyo and Buenos Aires to the golden beaches of Costa Teguise and Tías in Spain for Irish guests hoping to bask in the winter sun.

See below for the trending international destinations for Irish guests this winter, based on searches from January 1, 2023 to September 15, 2023 for winter and holiday travel.

Tokyo, Japan
Porto Seguro, Brazil
Buenos Aires, Argentina
São Paulo, Brazil
Tías, Spain
Guarujá, Brazil
Courchevel, France
Costa Teguise, Spain
Medellín, Colombia
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Trending family destinations worldwide this winter

Globetrotting families⁴ are ready to pack their bags and explore new destinations this holiday season, spanning the streets of Tokyo to the beaches of The Bahamas. The diverse representation of destinations demonstrates that Airbnb has something for every type of family. In fact, families can book an Airbnb with two bedrooms and one bathroom for less than the price of one hotel room at a major chain⁵.

Below are some of the trending international destinations for families globally this winter.⁶

Tokyo, Japan
Québec City, Canada
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Puerto del Carmen, Spain
São Paulo, Brazil
Puerto del Carmen, Spain
Crucecita, Mexico
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tignes, France
Nassau, The Bahamas

Airbnski

For skiing fans eager to tackle the slopes in Tignes, Quebec and beyond this winter, Airbnb presents the most wishlisted stays in the Ski-in/out Category for some snowy inspiration. From a magical snowy cabin in Finland to a tiny cottage surrounded by nature in the French Alps, you can find the full list here.

Winter Sun

Holiday seekers dreaming of sun-soaked paradises and tropical escapes, check out Airbnb’s most wishlisted destinations in the Amazing Pools, Beaches, and Tropical categories for some golden-hour inspiration here – from a eco-bamboo home in Bali to a beautiful loft hidden between the trees in Tulum

Most booked Categories for this winter period* for Irish Airbnb guests:⁷

Beach
National parks
Amazing pools
Iconic cities
Golfing
Surfing

Listening to the Airbnb community

Airbnb’s recent fall 2023 update in September highlighted the key platform improvements that have been made over the past year, based on community feedback around pricing, cleaning fees, customer service, and better search and filters. These improvements will help travellers have a more seamless travel experience with Airbnb this holiday season and beyond.

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

Most wishlisted listings in trending destinations worldwide

Globally, guests are setting their sights on dreamy destinations in Asia-Pacific and South America, from Osaka, Japan to São Paulo, Brazil. Some of the Most Wishlisted Listings in the Trending Destinations for global travellers can be found below: