Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Indian Travel Trends 2025: Rise of Short Trips and Workations
Indian people are traveling more, both for short weekend getaways and longer trips that mix work and vacation.
Short trips are becoming more popular, while longer trips are also growing.
Younger people, especially those in their late teens and twenties, are traveling more and prefer going alone or to new places.
Families are also driving more, preferring SUVs.
Travel is increasing in smaller cities too, with self-drive rentals popular during holidays.
Self-drive travel is becoming a lifestyle, with increased trust in this travel mode.
Home delivery of rentals is also increasing.
Short trips in India account for 71% of road travel, a rise from 66% in 2023.
Longer trips (over seven days) in India grew by 28%, influenced by workations.
Gen Z travelers (18-25) make up 31% of trips, increasing from 22% the previous year.
Travel from Tier 2 cities surged by 30%, and Tier 3 cities grew by 14%.
Self-drive bookings rose by 125% during key festive weekends like Holi and Republic Day.
- Who
- Indians, with a notable rise in travel among Gen Z travelers and families.
- What
- Increased travel trends including short getaways and workations in India.
- When
- The report reflects travel patterns in 2025 compared to previous years.
- Where
- Across India, with notable growth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- Why
- Reflects evolving travel preferences and the rise of workations and flexible schedules.
- Short Trip Percentage (2025)
- 71%
- Short Trip Percentage (2023)
- 66%
- Long Trip Growth
- 28%
- Gen Z Traveler Percentage (2025)
- 31%
- Tier 2 City Travel Surge
- 30%
- Festive Weekend Booking Increase
- 125%