Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Cleartrip Report: Gen Z Reshapes Travel with Solo Journeys, Digital Payments
Gen Z is changing how people travel!
They're traveling alone more often and like to pay with apps or cards, not always credit cards.
They also like paying in installments.
When they travel, they often choose convenient options that include meals and want flexible travel plans.
They love using reward points or coupons to save money, too!
For them, travel is about having their own experience.
Gen Z travelers are increasingly embracing solo travel, with a 7% higher share of solo trips.
They are leaning into UPI and debit card usage more than credit cards.
EMI-based travel payments are widely preferred by Gen Z.
There is a rise in meal-attached bookings among Gen Z.
Gen Z travelers are likely to opt for flexible travel options and redeem reward points.
- Who
- Gen Z travelers
- What
- Gen Z travel trends are changing, with a focus on solo travel, digital payments, and convenience.
- When
- The trends are current, as per Cleartrip's latest data.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Gen Z seeks independence, flexibility, and value in travel.
- Solo Trips
- 7% higher share for Gen Z
- Payment Preferences
- 10% more UPI transactions than other groups
- EMI Usage
- More than 10% of Gen Z users opt for EMI
- Reward Points
- 1.5 times more use of travel coupons