# Indians travel more despite costly flights

> Festive travel bookings surge as hotel rates jump 27% post-Diwali.
- Title: Indians travel more despite costly flights | Shortify
- Summary: Festive travel bookings surge as hotel rates jump 27% post-Diwali. Indian travelers are booking more trips despite rising flight and hotel costs, with rates…
- Keywords: indians, travel, diwali, hotel rates, flight costs, festive season, booking surge, more, despite, costly, flights, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/travel/indians-travel-more-despite-costly-flights-hotel-rates-to-jump-27-post-diwali/articleshow/135076158.cms
- Author: Anumeha Chaturvedi
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:23:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indians, travel, diwali, hotel rates, flight costs, festive season, booking surge
## Travel bookings rise
Travel companies report increased bookings for the festive season despite higher airfares.
## Hotel rates to jump 27%
Average mid-scale hotel rates are expected to rise 26.94% above pre-Diwali levels between November 11-15.
## Premium rates climb
Premium hotel rates could increase from ₹25,917 to ₹31,163 during post-Diwali weekend.
## Goa sees steepest price rise
Goa's premium rates are projected to climb nearly 42% from ₹24,218 to ₹34,355 between November 16-30.
## Sterling Holiday Resorts sees 24% demand growth
Sterling Holiday Resorts reports a 24% year-on-year increase in festive season travel bookings.
## Pickyourtrail books up 80-90%
Pickyourtrail reports an 80-90% year-on-year increase in international travel bookings.
## Key takeaway

Indian travelers are booking more trips despite rising flight and hotel costs, with rates expected to increase 26.94% for mid-scale hotels after Diwali.