Indians travelled close to 1,000 cities across 68 countries over the year, a new report stated last week. According to the ride-hailing platform Uber, summer holidays appear to be the most popular travel time for Indians to travel abroad as schools and colleges go into a break.
The most popular month for overseas travel in 2023 was May, compared to June in 2022. “Indians have been breaking all travel records over the past couple of years,” said Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia.
The data reflected a sharp increase in the number of Indians using the ridesharing app abroad during 2023, with the number of overseas travelers being second only to Americans.
While overseas, Indians traveled 25 percent longer distances on average compared to their trips in India, and tried as many as 21 different products across countries, according to the report.
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada emerged as the top countries visited by Indian travelers, maintaining their popularity despite global travel dynamics. The report indicated that the summer holiday period, coinciding with school breaks, has become the prime season for these international adventures. Notably, May 2023 surpassed June 2022 as the preferred month for overseas travel, suggesting a shift in vacation timing among Indian globetrotters.
During the ongoing summer travel season, Indians are expected to cross records set in the previous years, the report mentioned. Many countries frequented by Indian travelers support peer-to-peer ridesharing, enabling individuals to utilize personal vehicles for Uber rides. This trend not only underscores the appeal of the gig economy globally but also showcases India’s adaptability and enthusiasm for diverse transportation options.
