New research from TravelSupermarket has identified Thailand as the leading destination for solo travellers looking to minimise single supplements this autumn. Khao Lak, located on Thailand's Andaman coast, emerged with the lowest solo surcharge among all destinations analysed.
A seven-night holiday in Khao Lak costs solo travellers an average of £1,400, which is a 21 per cent difference compared to the £1,155 per person for two adults sharing. Phuket follows with a 23 per cent solo tax, while Pattaya and Bangkok also appear in the top ten, meaning Thailand accounts for four of the most solo-friendly locations globally.
Long-haul destinations generally feature prominently in the list, partly because flight costs, which everyone pays individually, help to reduce the overall proportion of accommodation costs. Dubai has a solo tax of 31 per cent, with Barbados, Las Vegas, and Mauritius at 33, 37, and 39 per cent respectively.
In Europe, the Bourgas Area in Bulgaria and Athens are among the best-value options, with solo supplements of 31 and 33 per cent. A week in Bourgas averages £777 for a solo traveller, while Athens is £1,274.
Conversely, Barcelona has the highest solo tax, with a week costing an average of £1,834 for one traveller, an 84 per cent premium compared to the £1,001 per person for a couple. Popular Mediterranean island escapes such as Corfu, Ibiza, Zante, Kos, Santorini, Malta, and Rhodes also show high solo supplements, with Santorini averaging £2,037 for a week's stay for a solo traveller.