Not a single U.S. city among Canadians' top 10 travel destinations this year

As more Canadians reconsider travel to the U.S. this year, many are choosing to explore domestic getaways and international destinations.

California’s governor is trying to convince Canadians to travel to the Golden State, which promises beaches, vineyards, and outdoor adventure. It turns out that Canadians are still looking for all those things, but they’re just willing to travel within the country or venture further to avoid travelling south of the border.

Although some Canadians are still choosing to travel to the U.S., others are looking to explore options near and far. Skyscanner, a travel search aggregator, has just released its latest Smarter Summer Report, detailing how Canadians can plan budget-friendly trips and where they’re headed.

According to the report, 68 per cent of Canadians are still looking to book their summer holidays, and 76 per cent of adventurous Canadians are “open to lesser-known destinations in exchange for better value.”

“It’s not just about where you go but how you plan,” said Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner’s travel expert. “Canadians are taking a more intentional approach this year, looking to extend every aspect of their time off, from stretching their budget and travel time to staying flexible and exploring more destinations.”

Notably absent from Skyscanner’s Summer Report’s top 10 most popular destinations for Canadians are U.S. destinations — in fact, the top three destinations are right here in Canada.

According to Skyscanner, here are the most popular destinations for Canadians to jet off to this year and the cheapest weeks and days to book a vacation.

10. Seoul

Cheapest week to travel: August 18

Cheapest day to fly: Sunday

Average flight price: $1,552

Average hotel price: $154

9. Rome

Cheapest week to travel: November 8

Cheapest day to fly: Tuesday

Average flight price: $1,162

Average hotel price: $254

8. Manila

Cheapest week to travel: August 25

Cheapest day to fly: Sunday

Average flight price: $1,634

Average hotel price: N/A

7. London

Cheapest week to travel: July 7

Cheapest day to fly: Sunday

Average flight price: $1,044

Average hotel price: $353

6. Paris

Cheapest week to travel: August 25

Cheapest day to fly: Monday

Average flight price: $985

Average hotel price: $351

5. Tokyo

Cheapest week to travel: August 25

Cheapest day to fly: Friday

Average flight price: $1,245

Average hotel price: $223

4. Tunis Carthage

Cheapest week to travel: August 25

Cheapest day to fly: Tuesday

Average flight price: $1,631

Average hotel price: $117

3. Vancouver

Cheapest week to travel: August 25

Cheapest day to fly: Sunday

Average flight price: $685

Average hotel price: $447

2. Calgary

Cheapest week to travel: April 8

Cheapest day to fly: Saturday

Average flight price: $355

Average hotel price: $295

1. Toronto

Cheapest week to travel: November 8

Cheapest day to fly: Monday

Average flight price: $895

Average hotel price: $304