The largest island of the Cayman Islands was the most expensive holiday destination in 2020, according to a ranking published early in that year. Excluding flight costs, the average daily price for holidaymakers in that British overseas territory amounted to nearly 460 British pounds in that year. Abu Dhabi ranked second that year, with an average travel price of 398.45 British pounds. Out of the ten most high-priced travel destinations in that year, five are located in the United States.
Most expensive holiday destinations worldwide in 2020, based on average price per day
(in GBP)
Characteristic
Average price in GBP
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
459.58
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
398.45
Zurich, Switzerland
376.52
New York City, United States
362.06
Reykjavik, Iceland
348.28
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
336.8
Las Vegas, United States
306.88
London, England
298.54
San Francisco, United States
296.86
Los Angeles, United States
282.2
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Average price in GBP459.58459.58398.45398.45376.52376.52362.06362.06348.28348.28336.8336.8306.88306.88298.54298.54296.86296.86282.2282.2Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesZurich, SwitzerlandNew York City, United StatesReykjavik, IcelandDubai, United Arab EmiratesLas Vegas, United StatesLondon, EnglandSan Francisco, United StatesLos Angeles, United States
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