Opodo study reveals solo travel planning trends for 2026

A study by the online travel agency Opodo, part of eDreams ODIGEO, titled ‘Solo Travel 2026’, has released findings regarding the planning behaviors and preferences of solo travelers. The international survey included 9,000 participants across seven countries: Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the USA.

Key findings indicate that the most common ideal duration for a solo trip is four to seven days, accounting for 43% of respondents. Globally, the average trip length is 6.1 days, whereas German solo travelers prefer a slightly longer average of 7.1 days. Regarding travel radius, 35% of respondents stated they are open to traveling ‘anywhere in the world’.

In terms of transportation, airplanes are the most preferred method at 56% globally. In Germany, 46% of solo travelers prefer cars, with men showing a higher preference (51%) than women (40%). Additionally, 39% of German respondents prefer trains, with women showing a higher preference (46%) compared to men (32%).