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Where Does Australia Rank Among the Countries Solo Travellers Want to Visit in 2026?
Early this year, FTLO Travel released a list of 10 countries solo travellers want to visit for 2026, and Australia made the list.
While Australia did not rank first, it sure made its way to the upper half of the list. Can you guess where Australia ranks in the list?
Australia Ranks Second in List of Countries Solo Travellers Want to Visit
Yes, you read that right. Australia ranks second in the top 10 list of countries travellers want to visit, according to the report by FTLO Travel.
Japan ranks first on the list, and Australia is followed by New Zealand in third place.
Here’s the complete top 10 list:
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Argentina
- Italy
- South Korea
- Greece
- Thailand
- Iceland
- Tie between Peru and Switzerland
When it comes to regions, Australia/Oceania and Asia tied in first place when it comes to solo travellers’ bucket list destinations for the year.
Why Solo Travellers Want to Travel
According to the report, the top answer solo travellers have for travelling is they just simply want to see the world.
69% of those interviewed for the report said that they’re after cultural experiences, while 47% said food is a factor for choosing a destination. 44%, on the other hand, said affordability is a factor.
As for who or what influences solo travellers, 65% said word of mouth or friends influence them the most, while 63% credits Instagram for the influence.