Average length of trips by U.S. travelers from 2012 to 2016, by agency use

Published by Statista Research Department, Aug 29, 2016
This statistic shows the average length of trips taken by United States travelers from 2012 to 2016, by travel agency use. In the 12 months leading to May 2014, the average length of trips taken by U.S. travelers who had used a travel agent was 8.2 nights away from home.

Average length of trips taken by United States travelers from 2012 to 2016, by travel agency use*

Characteristic2012201320142016
Have not used a travel agent in the past 12 months 5.3 5.4 6.1 5.59
Have used a travel agent in the past 12 months 7.8 8.7 8.2 7.75
Showing entries 1 to 2 (2 entries in total)
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Average number of nights away from home7.87.85.35.38.78.75.45.48.28.26.16.17.757.755.595.592012201320142016Have used a travel agent in the past 12 monthsHave not used a travel agent in the past 12 months
0246810

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

August 2016

Region

United States

Survey time period

May 2016

Number of respondents

1,803 (2016)

Age group

21 years and older

Special properties

had taken at least one trip that required an overnight stay in the past 12 months

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* In the 12 months leading up to the survey date of each year.
No data was available for the 2015 survey.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Vacation travel behavior in the United Kingdom (UK) "

Other statistics that may interest you Vacation travel behavior in the United Kingdom (UK)

Overview

6

Outbound holidays

8

Domestic holidays

8

Planning and booking

7

Travel behavior

4

Further related statistics

10

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Travel agency industryAirbnbExpedia Group, Inc.Tripadvisor, Inc.Artificial intelligence (AI) use in travel and tourism
All features, all contents, at all times: Learn more about our professional solutions.

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.