These Destinations Are Trending for Solo Travelers in 2026, According to New Data

"There is so much to see and do in San Francisco-we have some of the best restaurants, the most beautiful parks, and the most exciting neighborhoods in the country,"

"San Francisco is a city on the rise, and I'm thrilled to welcome visitors to the best city in the world."

"From historic streets to tropical shores, these destinations combine safety, accessibility, and experiences that cater to independent travelers,"

San Francisco led U.S. solo travel growth with a 145 percent surge in single-person hotel bookings in 2025, while Los Angeles and San Diego each saw about a 60 percent increase. Dallas and Washington, D.C. experienced 55 percent growth in solo bookings. Boston, Miami Beach, and New York City rounded out the top domestic hotspots. Internationally, Cancún recorded a 105 percent rise in solo lodging bookings; Puerto Morelos and Dublin each logged 90 percent increases, and Punta Cana and London completed the top five. Expedia measured one-person hotel searches between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31 year-over-year to identify these trends.

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