How COVID-19 Changed Travel: 3 Surprising Trends Revealed

Last Updated: July 29, 2020May 23, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. July 29, 2020 — Half of US travelers say that coronavirus isolation recommendations did not impact their domestic travel plans, according to a recent report by travel insurance aggregator, Squaremouth. With US travelers remaining stateside, Squaremouth.com reveals 3 surprising trends in domestic travel amidst COVID-19.

Vacation Rentals Surpass Hotel Stays

• Vacation rentals are the most popular accommodation type, with almost 50% of travelers opting to stay at a vacation rental during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Cleanliness concerns or social distancing guidelines may have been a factor in travelers’ accommodation decisions, as 37% will stay at a hotel, and only 4% plan to camp or stay in an RV for their trip.

Travelers Still Take to the Skies

• Over 60% of travelers still plan to fly to their domestic destinations.
• 88% of all domestic travelers are heading out of state for their trip.

Isolation Recommendations Only Impact Trips for Half Of US Travelers

• 50% of travelers said that isolation recommendations did not change the type of trip they are taking. 
• The majority of travelers are taking beach vacations (51%) or camping or adventure trips (35%). 
• Only 15% of travelers will be taking trips to a city.

Methodology: Squaremouth surveyed customers who are traveling domestically amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Data is based on responses from 863 Squaremouth.com customers.

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR COVID-19 RESOURCES:

For regularly updated information about Covid-19 and travel insurance, please visit our Covid-19 travel insurance information hub.