Travel, the Gen Z Way: Solo, Digital, & on their terms! Cleartrip, a Flipkart company and one of India’s fastest-growing online travel technology platforms has released new data insights from its latest report highlighting how Gen Z travellers are reshaping the Indian travel landscape. With a strong digital and aspirational mindset, this cohort is increasingly adopting new-age travel behaviours that reflect independence, flexibility, and a willingness to spend on comfort and personal freedom.

“Gen Z travellers are rewriting the rules of Travel. For them, Travel is not just a break, but a lifestyle choice and a form of self-expression,” said a Cleartrip spokesperson. “They’re independent, digitally savvy, and far more willing to spend on personalised, comfortable experiences, often preferring solo or niche travel over traditional group itineraries.”

Key highlights from the Cleartrip Gen Z Travel Report:

Gen Z is choosing to Travel Solo
According to Cleartrip’s data, Gen Z is increasingly embracing solo Travel, with a 7% higher share of solo trips compared to other age groups. Families now make individual choices about budgets and decisions for their vacations, a departure from traditional practices in which older members typically directed these aspects. Today’s Gen Z traveller seeks the freedom to explore offbeat, experience-driven destinations on their terms by focusing on adventure, nature, and peace over traditional sightseeing.

Innovative and Flexible Payments define Gen Z travel choices.
Travelers with an independent mindset choose how to pay for their trips based on their preferences. Gen Z is increasingly opting for UPI and debit card usage over credit cards, with 10% more UPI transactions than other age groups. EMI-based travel payments are widely preferred, with more than 10% of Gen Z users opting for this mode. Research indicates that Gen Z has a strong aspiration to travel luxuriously, regardless of their budget.

Gen Z prioritises Convenience.
Another emerging trend is the rise in meal-attached bookings among Gen Z, compared to older age groups, indicating a steady catch-up in preferences for both convenience and full-service experiences.

Flexibility and Value are Key Drivers
Gen Z travellers are likely to opt for flexible travel options, such as Cleartrip’s ClearChoice, reflecting their preference for spontaneity and travel on their terms. They’re also about 1 in 10 more likely to redeem reward points such as SuperCoins and use travel coupons 1.5 times more often than other age groups, underlining their strong focus on value-driven travel.

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