Season guide
Where to travel in March
24 places are in their best season in March. Typical cost is for two people, 7 nights, flights from London included.
Places in season in March, lowest typical cost first
Planning estimates for a mid-range trip. Our estimates don’t change by month, so this list shows where March is a good time to go, not where it is cheapest. Check live prices for your dates.
- 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 - Seville, Spain
Palaces, flamenco and orange-tree streets. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€1,301–€2,819 - 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 - Delhi and Agra, India
Forts, bazaars and the Taj Mahal. Best: Oct–Mar.
€1,404–€3,396 - Hanoi, Vietnam
Old quarter, street food and Ha Long Bay trips. Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov.
€1,698–€3,974 - 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 - 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 - Reykjavik, Iceland
Hot springs, waterfalls and the northern lights season. Best: Feb–Mar, Jun–Sep.
€2,490–€5,162 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Steak, tango and grand European-style avenues. Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
€2,380–€5,359 - 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 - Osaka and Kyoto, Japan
Street food in Osaka, temples and geisha lanes in Kyoto. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€2,555–€5,698 - 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 - 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 March
Where is a good place to travel in March?
24 of the places we cover are in their best season in March. The lowest-cost ones, for a typical 7-night trip for two with flights from London, are Cairo, Marrakech, Seville. These are planning estimates, so check live prices for your dates.
How much does a trip in March cost?
For two travellers and 7 nights from London, the places in their best season in March range from about €1,047 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 March?
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 March?
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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