Want to know when travelers are most likely to book? We’ve analyzed booking patterns across key markets to help you stay ahead of demand. From early planners in Central Europe to last-minute U.S. guests, discover when travelers are searching, booking, and how long they are staying — so you can optimize your calendar and pricing strategy. Explore the full insights and get practical tips to boost the performance of your vacation rental business.
Austria
Travelers to Austria tend to plan well in advance, with the majority of bookings (57%) made more than 90 days ahead (average booking window 135 days). Interest and bookings peak in January and February, suggesting strong demand for winter travel. Sundays are the most popular day for both searches and bookings (20%), indicating that travelers are most active in trip planning and purchasing at the end of the week.
🇦🇹 How far in advance do people book?
When are holiday homes and apartments booked? The following chart shows the booking window and answers the question of how many days on average lie between the booking date and the check-in date.
🇦🇹 Popular months for searches and bookings
In which months do travelers most frequently search for and book holiday homes and apartments in Austria?
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Croatia
Croatia boasts an impressive average length of stay of 9.1 days and sees a significant lead time in travel planning, with 62% of bookings made more than 90 days in advance. Peak interest and booking activity are concentrated in January, February and July, reflecting the country’s popularity as a summer destination. Like Austria, Sundays dominate for both searches and bookings (21%), marking them as critical days for traveler decision-making.
ðŸ‡ðŸ‡· How far in advance do people book?
When are holiday homes and apartments booked? The following chart shows the booking window and answers the question of how many days on average lie between the booking date and the check-in date.
ðŸ‡ðŸ‡· Popular months for searches and bookings
In which months do travelers most frequently search for and book holiday homes and apartments in Croatia?
ðŸ‡ðŸ‡· Popular weekdays for searches and bookings
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France
Travelers to France also display a long booking window, with 44% of bookings made more than 90 days ahead of travel. Interest is fairly steady from January through August, peaking in July, which aligns with summer holiday planning. Sundays and Mondays are the top days for both searches and bookings, suggesting travelers are most engaged in planning at the start and end of the week. The average length of stay for HomeToGo guests is at 8.8 days.
🇫🇷 How far in advance do people book?
When are holiday homes and apartments booked? The following chart shows the booking window and answers the question of how many days on average lie between the booking date and the check-in date.
🇫🇷 Popular months for searches and bookings
In which months do travelers most frequently search for and book holiday homes and apartments in France?
🇫🇷 Popular weekdays for searches and bookings
Which weekdays are the most popular for searching and booking a holiday home in France?
Germany
Travelers planning trips to Germany tend to book well in advance, with 45% reserving over 90 days ahead. The average booking window is at 105 days and travelers spend 6.2 days on average when booking with HomeToGo. Interest in travel peaks during January and February, and Sundays consistently see the highest levels of both search and booking activity.
🇩🇪 How far in advance do people book?
When are holiday homes and apartments booked? The following chart shows the booking window and answers the question of how many days on average lie between the booking date and the check-in date.
🇩🇪 Popular months for searches and bookings
In which months do travelers most frequently search for and book holiday homes and apartments in Germany?
🇩🇪 Popular weekdays for searches and bookings
Which weekdays are the most popular for searching and booking a holiday home in Germany?
Italy
Italy is a high-performing market in terms of length of stay, with bookings averaging 9.6 days on HomeToGo! Travelers to Italy also plan far ahead, with 55% bookings made over 90 days in advance. July sees the highest search volume, while bookings peak earlier in the year from January to March. Sundays are the most popular day for both searches and bookings.
🇮🇹 How far in advance do people book?
When are holiday homes and apartments booked? The following chart shows the booking window and answers the question of how many days on average lie between the booking date and the check-in date.
🇮🇹 Popular months for searches and bookings
In which months do travelers most frequently search for and book holiday homes and apartments in Italy?
🇮🇹 Popular weekdays for searches and bookings
Which weekdays are the most popular for searching and booking a holiday home in Italy?
Netherlands
In the Netherlands the booking windows are narrower, compared to the other analyzed markets, at 83 days, with the average length of stay being 5 days. The most popular months for searches are Jan, February, July and August, with most bookings concentrated in the first quarter of the year as well as a spike mid-summer. Sunday is ahead of other weekdays in terms of searches and bookings.
🇳🇱 How far in advance do people book?
When are holiday homes and apartments booked? The following chart shows the booking window and answers the question of how many days on average lie between the booking date and the check-in date.
🇳🇱 Popular months for searches and bookings
In which months do travelers most frequently search for and book holiday homes and apartments in the Netherlands?
🇳🇱 Popular weekdays for searches and bookings
Which weekdays are the most popular for searching and booking a holiday home in the Netherlands?
Spain
Travelers to Spain show a significant tendency to book well in advance, with 42% booking 90+ days ahead and other 14% booking between 57-90 days in advance. Bookings peak from March to July, while Sundays and Mondays lead in both search and booking activity. On average, guests stay for 9 days.
🇪🇸 How far in advance do people book?
When are holiday homes and apartments booked? The following chart shows the booking window and answers the question of how many days on average lie between the booking date and the check-in date.
🇪🇸 Popular months for searches and bookings
In which months do travelers most frequently search for and book holiday homes and apartments in Spain?
🇪🇸 Popular weekdays for searches and bookings
Which weekdays are the most popular for searching and booking a holiday home in Spain?
United Kingdom
Nearly one third of travelers (32%) to the UK book over 90 days in advance, highlighting a moderate preference for long-term planning. Bookings are highest from January to April, with Sundays seeing the most searches and bookings. The average booking window for the UK is at 78 days and guests stay on average for 5.6 days.
🇬🇧 How far in advance do people book?
When are holiday homes and apartments booked? The following chart shows the booking window and answers the question of how many days on average lie between the booking date and the check-in date.
🇬🇧 Popular months for searches and bookings
In which months do travelers most frequently search for and book holiday homes and apartments in the United Kingdom?
🇬🇧 Popular weekdays for searches and bookings
Which weekdays are the most popular for searching and booking a holiday home in the United Kingdom?
United States
For the US, most bookings occur either 8–14 days or 90+ days in advance (20% and 24% respectively), showing a mix of short-term and long-term planning. January to March are peak booking months, while searches are similarly distributed between week days. Contrary to the European trend, bookings mostly happen on Mondays, or mid-week (Wednesdays and Thursdays).
🇺🇸 How far in advance do people book?
When are holiday homes and apartments booked? The following chart shows the booking window and answers the question of how many days on average lie between the booking date and the check-in date.
🇺🇸 Popular months for searches and bookings
In which months do travelers most frequently search for and book holiday homes and apartments in the United States?
🇺🇸 Popular weekdays for searches and bookings
Which weekdays are the most popular for searching and booking a holiday home in the United States?
Internal HomeToGo data for the period between 01.01.2024-01.01.2025.
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