Season guide
Where to travel in April
39 places are in their best season in April. Typical cost is for two people, 7 nights, flights from London included.
Places in season in April, lowest typical cost first
Planning estimates for a mid-range trip. Our estimates don’t change by month, so this list shows where April is a good time to go, not where it is cheapest. Check live prices for your dates.
- Kraków, Poland
A grand square, Jewish quarter and good, cheap food. Best: Apr–Oct.
€898–€2,080 - Prague, Czechia
Bridges, beer halls and a fairytale old town. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec.
€1,079–€2,268 - Budapest, Hungary
Thermal baths, ruin bars and the Danube. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,116–€2,409 - Cairo, Egypt
The pyramids, the Nile and a huge old bazaar. Best: Oct–Apr.
€1,047–€2,612 - Marrakech, Morocco
Souks, riads and the Atlas mountains close by. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€1,093–€2,656 - Istanbul, Turkey
Two continents, bazaars and the Bosphorus. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,164–€2,651 - Valencia, Spain
Beach, paella and a big green park. Best: Apr–Oct.
€1,262–€2,555 - Porto, Portugal
River, port wine cellars and old-town stairs. Best: Apr–Oct.
€1,281–€2,625 - Seville, Spain
Palaces, flamenco and orange-tree streets. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€1,301–€2,819 - Málaga, Spain
Sunny Andalusian coast with a lively old town. Best: Apr–Oct.
€1,337–€2,820 - Athens, Greece
The Acropolis, rooftops and island ferries. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,378–€2,906 - Lisbon, Portugal
Hills, tiles, trams and the Atlantic light. Best: Apr–Oct.
€1,451–€2,982 - Vienna, Austria
Coffee houses, palaces and classical music. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec.
€1,514–€3,087 - Madrid, Spain
Grand museums, tapas bars and long evenings. Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
€1,498–€3,142 - Tenerife, Spain
Warm all year, black beaches and a volcano. Best: all year.
€1,453–€3,258 - Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí, beaches and late dinners. Best: Apr–Oct.
€1,596–€3,434 - Florence, Italy
Renaissance art, Tuscan food and day trips by train. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,650–€3,396 - Rome, Italy
Ancient streets, pasta and piazzas. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,629–€3,440 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Canals, museums and cycling. Best: Apr–Sep.
€1,890–€3,766 - Hanoi, Vietnam
Old quarter, street food and Ha Long Bay trips. Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov.
€1,698–€3,974 - Paris, France
Museums, cafés and the river at dusk. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,868–€3,826 - Mexico City, Mexico
Museums, markets and some of the world's best street food. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€2,111–€4,630 - Lima, Peru
A coastal food capital and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Best: Dec–Apr.
€2,221–€5,053 - Seoul, South Korea
Palaces, markets, barbecue and neon nights. Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
€2,311–€5,092 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Beaches, rainforest hills and samba. Best: Mar–Apr, Sep–Dec.
€2,318–€5,158 - Phuket, Thailand
Beaches, islands and easy boat days. Best: Nov–Apr.
€2,280–€5,288 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Steak, tango and grand European-style avenues. Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
€2,380–€5,359 - Osaka and Kyoto, Japan
Street food in Osaka, temples and geisha lanes in Kyoto. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€2,555–€5,698 - Bali, Indonesia
Rice terraces, temples, surf and slow mornings. Best: Apr–Oct.
€2,479–€5,828 - Hong Kong, China
Skyscrapers, dim sum and hiking trails above the harbour. Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec.
€2,756–€6,030 - Cancún, Mexico
Caribbean beaches, cenotes and Maya ruins. Best: Nov–Apr.
€2,686–€6,120 - Tokyo, Japan
Neon, temples, perfect trains and food at every price. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€2,728–€6,120 - Singapore, Singapore
Spotless, green and a hawker-centre food paradise. Best: Feb–Aug.
€3,242–€6,950 - Miami, United States
Beaches, art deco and Latin nights. Best: Nov–Apr.
€3,442–€7,200 - New York, United States
Skyline, museums, food from everywhere and never a dull hour. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
€3,640–€7,472 - San Francisco, United States
Bridges, hills and wine country a drive away. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€3,768–€7,740 - Los Angeles, United States
Beaches, hills, tacos and movie-set sprawl. Best: Apr–Oct.
€3,760–€7,820 - Maldives, Maldives
Overwater villas, reefs and nothing else to do. Best: Nov–Apr.
€4,000–€9,860 - Honolulu (Hawaii), United States
Surf, volcanoes and warm water all year. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€4,550–€9,560
Questions about travelling in April
Where is a good place to travel in April?
39 of the places we cover are in their best season in April. The lowest-cost ones, for a typical 7-night trip for two with flights from London, are Kraków, Prague, Budapest. These are planning estimates, so check live prices for your dates.
How much does a trip in April cost?
For two travellers and 7 nights from London, the places in their best season in April range from about €898 to €9,560 in total. Flights from your own city change the total a lot, so use the planner with your city.
What are the most expensive places to go in April?
Of the places in season, Maldives and Honolulu (Hawaii) have the highest typical totals, mostly because flights from London are long and hotels cost more. They can still fit a bigger budget.
Are prices higher in April?
Prices depend on school holidays, events and how early you book, not only the month. Our estimates are planning ranges that don’t change by month, so always check live flight and hotel prices for your exact dates.
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