Season guide
Where to travel in December
18 places are in their best season in December. Typical cost is for two people, 7 nights, flights from London included.
Places in season in December, lowest typical cost first
Planning estimates for a mid-range trip. Our estimates don’t change by month, so this list shows where December is a good time to go, not where it is cheapest. Check live prices for your dates.
- Prague, Czechia
Bridges, beer halls and a fairytale old town. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec.
€1,079–€2,268 - Cairo, Egypt
The pyramids, the Nile and a huge old bazaar. Best: Oct–Apr.
€1,047–€2,612 - Vienna, Austria
Coffee houses, palaces and classical music. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec.
€1,514–€3,087 - Tenerife, Spain
Warm all year, black beaches and a volcano. Best: all year.
€1,453–€3,258 - Delhi and Agra, India
Forts, bazaars and the Taj Mahal. Best: Oct–Mar.
€1,404–€3,396 - Bangkok, Thailand
Temples, river boats and street food after dark. Best: Nov–Feb.
€1,955–€4,540 - Zanzibar, Tanzania
Spice island, white beaches and Stone Town. Best: Dec–Feb, Jun–Sep.
€1,888–€4,658 - Lima, Peru
A coastal food capital and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Best: Dec–Apr.
€2,221–€5,053 - 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 - Cape Town, South Africa
Table Mountain, beaches, penguins and wine estates. Best: Nov–Mar.
€2,423–€5,564 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Record-breaking towers, desert safaris and beaches. Best: Nov–Mar.
€2,386–€5,740 - 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 - Miami, United States
Beaches, art deco and Latin nights. Best: Nov–Apr.
€3,442–€7,200 - Maldives, Maldives
Overwater villas, reefs and nothing else to do. Best: Nov–Apr.
€4,000–€9,860 - Sydney, Australia
Harbour, beaches and coastal walks. Best: Sep–Mar.
€4,498–€9,438 - Auckland, New Zealand
Volcanic cones, harbours and the start of epic road trips. Best: Dec–Mar.
€4,514–€9,562
Questions about travelling in December
Where is a good place to travel in December?
18 of the places we cover are in their best season in December. The lowest-cost ones, for a typical 7-night trip for two with flights from London, are Prague, Cairo, Vienna. These are planning estimates, so check live prices for your dates.
How much does a trip in December cost?
For two travellers and 7 nights from London, the places in their best season in December range from about €1,079 to €9,562 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 December?
Of the places in season, Sydney and Auckland 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 December?
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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