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2025 Holiday Guide: when and where to book

Need a start holiday planning? Here's what you need to know about booking holiday homes and the most popular destinations in 2025.

5 expert tips to finding and saving on the perfect holiday home


  1. Book your summer holiday home in February to get the best selection of homes. By April, over 70%* of summer stays will be booked on the site.

  2. Be flexible on beach holidays during summer months: use the app to look for the availability of the perfect holiday home, whether it’s at a beach, city, or mountain destination.

  3. Book a shoulder season stay. Rates drop after the high season, making October the sweet spot when average daily rates are the lowest, such as Norfolk, North Yorkshire, Gloucestershire or Lakeland and Winter Haven in Florida, while the weather remains nice.

  4. Score discounts for longer stays. Save an average of 10% on selected weeklong and monthly bookings.

  5. Try new listings. Be among the first three guests at a new property and save 20%**.

Plan your trip

*Based on an analysis of Vrbo holiday rental demand from UK travellers between 1 January 2023 and 30 November 2024.

** Price excluding taxes and fees. To find properties that offer this discount in the location, select the “New listing discount” filter from the filter list on the Vrbo search results page.