Cleartrip | Data Insights on How Indian Women are Travelling Today
/Women today are:
· Planning earlier
· Choosing digital-first payment methods
· Customising their journeys
· Exploring destinations beyond traditional comfort zones
PeekABoo, Cleartrips travel trends tracker, has noticed a powerful shift in how Indian women are travelling more independently, more intentionally, and with greater control over their journeys.
One of the strongest trends emerging is the rise of all-women international group travel, which has surged by nearly 36% YoY.
At the same time, solo international women travellers are displaying stronger planning behaviour and greater spend confidence. There has been a 40% rise in UPI usage and a 17% increase in credit card transactions, indicating higher digital adoption and direct control over payments.
Beyond bookings, women travellers are investing more in comfort and preparedness:
34% increase in pre-booked meals
23.7% rise in seat selection
33.2% growth in baggage add-ons
Where are they travelling?
On the international front, destinations like Dubai, Denpasar (Bali), London, Colombo, and Singapore are leading the charts. These locations offer a mix of short-haul accessibility, strong connectivity, safety perception, and experience-driven itineraries.
Interestingly, the highest outbound departures are originating from Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai, pointing to strong participation from metro-based working professionals and urban travellers.
Domestically, there are also sharp spikes in travel interest beyond traditional leisure circuits. Cities like Ghaziabad (Hindon), Gorakhpur, and Darbhanga have seen significant booking jumps, reflecting how air connectivity is opening up newer routes and enabling women to travel more frequently across regions.
Where are they opting to stay?
Budget and mid-range hotels remain the most preferred accommodation segment.
