Season guide
Where to travel in May
45 places are in their best season in May. Typical cost is for two people, 7 nights, flights from London included.
Places in season in May, lowest typical cost first
Planning estimates for a mid-range trip. Our estimates don’t change by month, so this list shows where May 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 - Warsaw, Poland
Rebuilt old town, museums and a lively food scene. Best: May–Sep.
€1,036–€2,297 - 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 - 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 - Alicante, Spain
Easy beach holiday on the Costa Blanca. Best: May–Oct.
€1,266–€2,662 - Berlin, Germany
History, street art and a famously late night. Best: May–Sep.
€1,308–€2,778 - 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 - Crete, Greece
Beaches, gorges and slow Greek village life. Best: May–Oct.
€1,366–€3,122 - 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 - Split, Croatia
A Roman palace on the Adriatic and island trips. Best: May–Sep.
€1,464–€3,192 - Tenerife, Spain
Warm all year, black beaches and a volcano. Best: all year.
€1,453–€3,258 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A castle, old closes and the Highlands nearby. Best: May–Sep.
€1,644–€3,348 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Walled old town above the Adriatic. Best: May–Sep.
€1,586–€3,420 - 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 - Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Island beaches, old town and boat days. Best: May–Oct.
€1,597–€3,554 - Nice, France
Pebble beaches and the Riviera promenade. Best: May–Sep.
€1,730–€3,602 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Design, bikes and harbour swims. Best: May–Sep.
€1,876–€3,714 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Canals, museums and cycling. Best: Apr–Sep.
€1,890–€3,766 - Dublin, Ireland
Pubs, music and day trips to wild coast. Best: May–Sep.
€1,896–€3,766 - Paris, France
Museums, cafés and the river at dusk. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€1,868–€3,826 - London, United Kingdom
Museums, markets, parks and pubs on a grand scale. Best: May–Sep.
€2,134–€4,558 - Mexico City, Mexico
Museums, markets and some of the world's best street food. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€2,111–€4,630 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Twin towers, hawker food and easy jungle trips. Best: May–Aug.
€2,083–€4,713 - Seoul, South Korea
Palaces, markets, barbecue and neon nights. Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
€2,311–€5,092 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Steak, tango and grand European-style avenues. Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
€2,380–€5,359 - Toronto, Canada
A big diverse city with Niagara Falls an easy day trip. Best: May–Sep.
€2,572–€5,278 - 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 - Tokyo, Japan
Neon, temples, perfect trains and food at every price. Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
€2,728–€6,120 - Vancouver, Canada
Mountains, ocean and a great food scene. Best: May–Sep.
€2,970–€6,108 - Singapore, Singapore
Spotless, green and a hawker-centre food paradise. Best: Feb–Aug.
€3,242–€6,950 - 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 - Honolulu (Hawaii), United States
Surf, volcanoes and warm water all year. Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
€4,550–€9,560
Questions about travelling in May
Where is a good place to travel in May?
45 of the places we cover are in their best season in May. The lowest-cost ones, for a typical 7-night trip for two with flights from London, are Kraków, Warsaw, Prague. These are planning estimates, so check live prices for your dates.
How much does a trip in May cost?
For two travellers and 7 nights from London, the places in their best season in May 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 May?
Of the places in season, Los Angeles 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 May?
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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