40+ Staycation Statistics [2025 Edition]

Staycations are no longer a niche fallback.

In the U.S., a national survey shows one in ten adults plan to take a staycation as part of their summer vacation plans in 2025, while nearly a quarter plan no vacation at all.

In the U.K., about 63% of Britons say they will take a domestic staycation this year, and a third plan to make it their main holiday.

Key stats: Staycation Trends

• The global staycation market is booming: from USD 380.7 million in 2023 to a projected USD 837.3 million by 2033 (CAGR ~8.2 %).
• Another forecast sees it rising from around USD 390 million in 2024 to USD 754 million by 2033 (CAGR ~7.6 %).
• In 2025, it’s estimated to hit USD 410.3 million, with long-term predictions reaching USD 943.7 million by 2035 (CAGR ~8.7 %).
• In the U.S., 44.4 % of people prefer staycations to going abroad, and nearly 87.7 % of them report having taken one already this year.
• Average spending by U.S. staycationers hovers around USD 928.11 per person.
• New York City is a top domestic staycation pick in the U.S.: 30.7 % of staycationers report having visited it.
• Among U.S. families, 29 % of parents with children <18 say they’re already opting for staycations instead of long-distance travel.
• Online interest in staycations is rising globally, with Asia, Europe and the Americas leading the surge.
• The term “staycation” has grown ~58 % in search frequency since 2010, reflecting rising awareness.

How common are staycations right now?

• United States (Summer 2025):
  • 10% of U.S. adults plan a staycation this summer.
  • 24% say they will skip summer vacation entirely.
  • 46% plan to travel, most of them domestically.
• United Kingdom (2025):
  • 63% will take a UK break this year; 34% expect it to be their main holiday.
  • Average person plans three UK breaks in 2025, averaging six days each.

A separate U.S. poll finds 54% plan in-state overnights and 60% out-of-state over the summer, which underscores the shift to nearby trips even among those traveling.

Why do people choose staycations?

Cost and simplicity lead. In the U.S., affordability is the top reason many skip travel altogether. In the U.K., the leading reasons to pick a staycation over a foreign trip are ease, lower stress, and price.

Top reasons to choose a staycation (U.K., 2025)

Source: Sykes Staycation Index 2025.

In the U.S., 65% of non-travelers cite cost as the reason they are staying home; that same survey shows a 10% staycation rate among all adults.

How much are people spending on close-to-home time off?

Americans are trimming budgets and opting for shorter, closer trips.

The latest national reading pegs the average summer 2025 travel budget at $3,132, about 25% lower than last year. Analysts and insurers note this shift coincides with a preference for shorter breaks and nearby destinations.

In the U.K., travelers expect to spend £1,292 on their main domestic break this year, up from £1,070 in 2024.

Are staycations mostly short getaways?

Yes. Multiple trackers show a tilt toward shorter breaks.

Industry reporting on Allianz Partners’ 2025 Vacation Confidence Index notes four-night averages for trips and that about 31% of travelers are willing to splurge on one- or two-night getaways.

Those patterns align with the staycation idea of quick, close, and restorative.

What do people actually do on a staycation?

U.K. data provides a clean snapshot of popular activities on domestic breaks:

Most popular staycation activities (U.K., 2025)

Source: Sykes Staycation Index 2025.

The same report shows average travel time to a U.K. staycation destination is 3 hours 26 minutes, a tidy proxy for “close to home.”

What are the headline numbers for 2025?

United States: summer vacation mix at a glance

Source: Bankrate 2025 Summer Travel Survey (YouGov, n=2,238 adults).

United Kingdom: staycation snapshot

Source: Sykes Staycation Index 2025 (survey of 2,000 UK holidaymakers plus booking data).

Are staycations replacing longer trips or complementing them?

Both. U.S. polling shows many Americans still plan out-of-state or international trips, but a substantial share also plan in-state overnights or staycations to keep costs under control.

One national panel finds 54% plan in-state overnights and 60% out-of-state over the summer. Meanwhile, other trackers point to shorter average trip lengths and a rise in quick local getaways.

FAQ

How many Americans plan a staycation in 2025?
About 10% of U.S. adults plan a staycation as part of their summer plans, while 24% plan no summer vacation.

What is driving the staycation trend?
Cost and simplicity. In the U.S., cost is the top barrier to travel; in the U.K., people cite ease, lower stress, and price as reasons to stay local.

Are staycations getting longer or shorter?
Shorter breaks dominate. Industry reporting on 2025 U.S. sentiment highlights four-night averages and strong interest in one- to two-night getaways.

How common are domestic close-to-home overnights in the U.S.?
A national panel found 54% plan in-state overnights for summer 2025, alongside 60% out-of-state.

What share of Britons are taking staycations?
Roughly 63% will take a UK break in 2025, and 34% plan to make it their main holiday.

Sources

1. Bankrate — Survey: Fewer Than Half of Americans Plan to Travel This Summer; Cost is a Major Concern (2025)
2. SSRS — 2025 American Summer Vacation Plans
3. Sykes Holiday Cottages — Sykes Staycation Index 2025 (PDF)
4. Generali Global Assistance / Ipsos — Summer 2025 Travel Trends Survey
5. Travel Market Report — Gen Z and Millennials Are Driving Summer 2025 Travel Trends
6. The Journal Record — Summer travel down, staycations up (summary of Bankrate 2025)