Planning a solo trip? Here's a list of 7 destinations where solo travellers pay the least extra

Planning a solo trip? TravelSupermarket research reveals seven destinations where you can face a lower “solo tax”. From Khao Lak to Dubai, see how much a seven-night holiday can cost and where travelling alone could mean paying less extra.

Khao Lak, on Thailand’s Andaman coast, has the lowest solo surcharge among the destinations analysed by TravelSupermarket. A seven-night holiday costs an average of £1,400 (about ₹1.61 lakh) for one traveller, compared with £1,155 per person for two adults sharing. That means solo travellers pay a 21% premium for the same holiday.

Phuket is another Thai destination where travelling alone comes with a relatively low additional cost. According to TravelSupermarket, the solo surcharge is 23%. You can spend your holiday exploring its beaches, resorts, restaurants and nearby islands, making it an option to consider if you want a beach break without a high premium for travelling alone.

Pattaya is among the destinations featured in TravelSupermarket’s top 10 for lower solo surcharges. Located on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast, it offers beaches, restaurants, nightlife and easy access to nearby attractions. Its inclusion in the list means solo travellers can consider Pattaya without facing the much higher premiums found in several popular European holiday destinations.

Bangkok also features among TravelSupermarket’s destinations with lower solo surcharges. Thailand’s capital gives you plenty to explore, from temples and markets to restaurants and city neighbourhoods. Its presence on the list adds another option for solo travellers looking for a city break where the additional cost of travelling alone is lower than in many other destinations.

The Bourgas Area in Bulgaria is one of the better-value European options for solo travellers. A seven-night holiday costs an average of £777 (about ₹89,000) for one traveller, according to TravelSupermarket. The solo surcharge stands at 31%. You can explore the Black Sea coast, with its beaches, resorts and historic towns, while keeping the additional solo cost relatively low.

Athens is another European destination that features among the lower solo-surcharge options. TravelSupermarket found a 33% solo premium, while a seven-night holiday costs an average of £1,274 (about ₹1.47 lakh) for one traveller. You can explore the Greek capital’s ancient landmarks, museums, neighbourhoods and food scene during a week-long solo break.

Dubai has a 31% solo surcharge, placing it among the destinations where the difference between solo and shared holiday costs is relatively smaller. You can combine beaches, shopping, restaurants and major attractions in one trip. TravelSupermarket notes that long-haul destinations such as Dubai can have lower solo premiums because flights make up a larger share of the overall holiday cost.

Barcelona, on the other hand, has the highest solo surcharge among the destinations analysed by TravelSupermarket. A seven-night holiday in the Spanish city costs an average of £1,834 (about ₹2.11 lakh) for one traveller, compared with £1,001 per person for two adults sharing. That means solo travellers pay an 84% premium. Corfu and Ibiza follow closely, with surcharges of 81% and 80%, respectively.