TravelAge West
Intel and Insights for Today's Travel Advisor

Explore TravelAge West

Destinations

Back
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia & South Pacific
  • Caribbean
  • Central & South America
  • Europe
  • Hawaii
  • Mexico
  • USA & Canada

Travel Types

Back
  • Family
  • Adventure
  • Cruise
  • River Cruise
  • Tour Operators
  • Luxury
  • Hotels
  • Culinary
  • Romance
  • Wellness
  • Sustainability

Directories

Back
  • Hotels
  • Cruise

Interactive

Back
  • Click & Win
  • Geo Quiz
  • Slideshows & Video
  • Wave Winner Videos

Professional Development

Back

Industry Insight

  • Business Features
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Opinion
  • Tech
  • Podcasts
  • Coronavirus and Travel
  • Need to Know Research

Education

  • Certifications
  • Digital Guides
  • Fams
  • Thought Leadership
  • Advertiser Spotlight
  • Webinars
  • Quick Q's

Events

  • Global Travel Marketplace
  • GTM West
  • WAVE Awards
  • GTM by Northstar

Get Us in Your Inbox

I accept the T&C and Privacy Policy.

Search TravelAge West

Clear Field
TravelAge WestContributing Writer

Share

  1. Home
  2. Industry Insight
  3. Business Features

New Study Reveals Top Luxury Travel Destinations for U.S. Consumers

Apr 16, 2024
Costa Rica  Hawaii  Travel Agents  Travel News  
CostaRica_Arenal
Costa Rica was the most searched for destination in a study conducted by car rental company Renty.
Credit: 2024 Alexey Stiop/stock.adobe.com

A recent study conducted by luxury car rental company Renty has uncovered the most in-demand destinations for luxury vacations among U.S. consumers. 

The study analyzed monthly search volume data in the U.S. over the past 12 months for various luxury travel destinations around the world.

According to the data gathered, Costa Rica topped the list as the most in-demand destination, with an average monthly search volume of 34,248. Some of the highest search volumes came from California, Florida and Texas.

Hawaii came in second place, with an average monthly search volume of 32,278. The study found that Hawaii was the most searched luxury vacation location in 20 states, with high search volumes from Washington and Ohio.

RELATED: Decoding 2024: What Trends Will Shape the Travel Advisor Landscape?

Get Us in Your Inbox

I accept the T&C and Privacy Policy.

Bali ranked third, with an average monthly search volume of 27,331 in the U.S. The luxury island was the most searched destination in Texas, Illinois and Georgia.

It’s clear that the U.S. dreams more about sunshine, beaches and bubbling cities than white powdered slopes and other wintery experiences.

“The top ranking highlights a variety of stunning vacation spots in all corners of the globe,” said Yevhen Parokhod, co-founder of Renty. “However, it’s clear that the U.S. dreams more about sunshine, beaches and bubbling cities than white powdered slopes and other wintery experiences, given that many tropical destinations like Bali and Hawaii have made the ranking.”

Other destinations that made the top 10 list include the Maldives, Thailand, New York, Paris, Dubai, Los Angeles and Fiji. The Maldives placed fourth with an average monthly search volume of 22,758, while Thailand came in fifth with 21,857 average monthly searches.

RELATED: Fora Travel Reveals 5 Travel Trends for 2024

The study provides valuable insights into the travel preferences of American luxury consumers, highlighting the growing demand for destinations like Costa Rica, Hawaii and Bali, as well as continued interest in classic luxury spots such as Paris and Dubai.

Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Renty.

Tell Us What You Think! forum

Related Content

The Latest Trends in Adventure Travel

The Latest Trends in Adventure Travel

  • Most Read
  • Most Shared
  1. Record-Low Water Levels on European Rivers Are Impacting Cruises
  2. Where to Experience Dia de los Muertos in Mexico in 2026
  3. 5 Recent Hawaii Resort Renovations to Know About
  4. The Ala Wai Canal Paved the Way for Modern Waikiki. Now Locals and Travelers Are Helping Clean It Up.
  5. Fall Travel Is Surging, Far-Out Bookings Are on the Rise and More Luxury Trends From Virtuoso

From Our Partners

More From TravelAge West

Hawaiʻi Loves Travel Advisors

Hawaiʻi Loves Travel Advisors

Webinar | Watch Now

Oceania is calling its new restaurant the most exclusive fine-dining restaurant at sea.

Oceania Cruises Introduces the Most Exclusive Fine-Dining Restaurant at Sea

Category B Veranda Staterooms will be among those redesigned on Oceania Marina.

Oceania Marina Heads to Dry Dock for Stem-to-Stern Transformation

The event brought together more than 500 global industry partners.

What We Learned at Fiji Tourism Exchange 2026

Owner's Suites will be redesigned as part of the ship's transformation.

Oceania Cruises Transforms Nautica into Aurelia With Eye Toward World Voyages

Oceania Sonata will launch in summer 2027.

New Ship Preview: Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Sonata (and Oceania Arietta)

The Solomon Islands are home to approximately 642,000 residents, of which 93% are Melanesian.

What to Know Before Traveling to the Solomon Islands

Skynest is comprised of six pods between economy and premium economy.

Air New Zealand’s Skynest Is Open for Booking — Here’s What the Lie-Flat Pods Are Like

A Viking ocean ship in Australia’s Sydney Harbor

These 12 Cruise Lines Are Offering Epic World Cruises

More Stories Like This

Ensemble members collectively raised more than $126,000 for Make-A-Wish. Thanks to a dollar-for-dollar matching campaign, the organization donated $260,000 to the nonprofit.

70% of Make-A-Wish Requests Involve Travel. Ensemble’s Fundraising Is Helping Make Them a Reality.

Read The Story
This year's event was the biggest yet, hosting 75 advisors and more than 60 suppliers.

5 Future Leaders to Watch List, 2026

Read The Story
Travelers are cutting back on trip costs for the upcoming holiday season.

Annual Holiday Report Finds That Travelers Plan to Spend Less This Winter

Read The Story
More than 200 travel advisors weighed in on the impact of niching down.

Many Advisors Have a Preferred Niche But Remain Nimble Enough to Book Outside of It

Read The Story
The Napali Coast is just one of myriad recommendations advisors can find on Keys to Hawaii.

This Membership Service Aims to Make Selling Hawaii Easier

Read The Story
Jackie Friedman joined Nexion in 2004.

Nexion Travel Group President Jackie Friedman Announces Retirement

Read The Story
Trafalgar's new cost tiers and travel categories aim to make the booking process easier for both travel advisors and their clients.

Trafalgar Folds Insight Vacations and Costsaver Into One Cohesive Brand

Read The Story
When designed thoughtfully, hotel amenities such as toiletries, robes and slippers can leave a lasting impression on guests.

How Hotels Are Turning Amenities Into Lasting Brand Experiences

Read The Story
Travelers are increasingly leaning on AI tools for travel planning.

Travelers Are Increasingly Relying on AI — And Industry Players Need to Catch Up

Read The Story
The Cruise Globe’s dedicated cruise travel agency surpassed  $1.35 million in cruise sales less than two months after launching.

How The Cruise Globe Travel Agency Is Reinventing the Way Cruises Are Sold

Read The Story
TravelAge West

About TravelAge West

  • About Us
  • Contributors
  • Sales Team
  • Contact Us
  • My Profile
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Data

Advertise

  • Advertise With Us
  • Write For US
  • Media Kit
  • Upload Ad Material
  • Digital Ad Specifications
  • Reprints
  • Subscribe to Print

Stay Connected to TravelAge West

Get Us in Your Inbox

I accept the T&C and Privacy Policy.


Northstar Travel Group

Northstar Travel Group

  • Travel Weekly
  • Travel Weekly Asia
  • TravelPulse
  • TravelPulse Canada
  • TravelPulse Quebec
  • Meetings & Incentives
  • Travel Technology
  • Corporate Travel
  • Hotel Investment
  • Data Products
  • AGENTatHOME

Copyright © 2026 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 301 Route 17 N, Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA | Telephone: (201) 902-2000

Load Carousel Here
Load Video Here