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10 trending workcation destinations

With endless possibilities and locations for remote work, it can be hard to choose where to call your next “office.” That’s why we looked at our data to bring you the top-trending destinations around the world to help you narrow it down. Here are the top countries that are perfect to explore, adventure and oh yeah…work.

Lisbon

Portugal

#1 trending destination

110% search increase

Hacker tip

Searching for a scenic spot to get an after-work drink? Check out Limão Rooftop Bar during the warmer months for a refreshing drink as you overlook the gorgeous Lisbon cityscape.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Portugal.

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Portugal.

Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Portugal.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required on public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and rental car pricing by month

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Flight

median flight price from US to Lisbon

Jan$583
Feb$546
Mar$596
Apr$639
May$656
Jun$636
Book flight

Stay

median price per night

Jan$128
Feb$111
Mar$123
Apr$142
May$176
Jun$134
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Rental car

median price per day

Jan$35
Feb$34
Mar$37
Apr$52
May$43
Jun$57
Book car

San José

Costa Rica

#2 trending destination

47% search increase

Hacker tip

Is your remote home’s wifi just not cutting it, or maybe you need a change of scenery? Head to Gracias Coffee and Cowork and grab a day pass for specialty coffee, tea and of course high-speed internet.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Costa Rica.

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Costa Rica.

Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Costa Rica.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and rental car pricing by month

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Flight

median flight price from US to San José

Jan$417
Feb$455
Mar$490
Apr$488
May$405
Jun$481
Book flight

Stay

median price per night

Jan$249
Feb$263
Mar$263
Apr$362
May$209
Jun$185
Book stay

Rental car

median price per day

Jan$33
Feb$34
Mar$36
Apr$41
May$30
Jun$28
Book car

São Paulo

Brazil

#3 trending destination

44% search increase

Hacker tip

Switch up your workplace for the day and hop around the different stores and eateries located on Paulista Avenue. You can people-watch while on your walk breaks from place to place and explore local São Paulo culture.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Brazil.

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Brazil.

Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Brazil.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in public spaces.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and rental car pricing by month

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Flight

median flight price from US to Sao Paulo

Jan$807
Feb$725
Mar$707
Apr$730
May$749
Jun$848
Book flight

Stay

median price per night

Jan$86
Feb$95
Mar$133
Apr$159
May$67
Jun$141
Book stay

Rental car

median price per day

Jan$32
Feb$31
Mar$29
Apr$26
May$45
Jun$31
Book car

Buenos Aires

Argentina

#4 trending destination

40% search increase

Hacker tip

If you’re in need of some fresh air and to walk away from whatever you consider your “desk,” we’d recommend a scenic walk through Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur. This spot has been called a more-rustic Central Park with amazing city views.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Argentina.

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Argentina.

Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Argentina.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in public spaces.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and rental car pricing by month

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Flight

median flight price from US to Buenos Aires

Jan$1,123
Feb$1,115
Mar$1,011
Apr$928
May$945
Jun$918
Book flight

Stay

median price per night

Jan$182
Feb$128
Mar$117
Apr$134
May$57
Jun$53
Book stay

Rental car

median price per day

Jan$74
Feb$79
Mar$72
Apr$82
May$66
Jun$70
Book car

Dublin

Ireland

#5 trending destination

21% search increase

Hacker tip

Work with a view? Yes, please. Head to Sophie’s Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, located at The Dean Hotel, on a sunny day for lunch with a view out on the outdoor terrace.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Ireland.

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Ireland.

Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Ireland.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required on public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and rental car pricing by month

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Flight

median flight price from US to Dublin

Jan$594
Feb$570
Mar$637
Apr$729
May$783
Jun$867
Book flight

Stay

median price per night

Jan$130
Feb$157
Mar$204
Apr$196
May$186
Jun$197
Book stay

Rental car

median price per day

Jan$42
Feb$41
Mar$48
Apr$49
May$59
Jun$58
Book car

Milan

Italy

#6 trending destination

21% search increase

Hacker tip

When scoping out where to live in Italy’s fashion capital, we’d recommend finding a home in nearby neighborhoods like Brera, Porta Romana, or Isola. These areas have something special for every type of nomadic employee and offer the opportunity to live like a true local.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Italy.

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Italy.

Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Italy.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in public spaces and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and rental car pricing by month

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Flight

median flight price from US to Milan

Jan$640
Feb$629
Mar$691
Apr$770
May$852
Jun$923
Book flight

Stay

median price per night

Jan$149
Feb$286
Mar$217
Apr$237
May$222
Jun$211
Book stay

Rental car

median price per day

Jan$61
Feb$56
Mar$49
Apr$64
May$67
Jun$81
Book car

Puerto Vallarta

Mexico

#7 trending destination

19% search increase

Hacker tip

Switch up your WFH location - grab a hot desk (or couch, or hammock…) at Vallarta CoWork for fast internet, AC, and a change of scenery. Maybe bring a swimsuit too, it’s just a few steps from the beach if you’d like a dip after work.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Mexico.

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Mexico.

Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Mexico.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and rental car pricing by month

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Flight

median flight price from US to Puerto Vallarta

Jan$447
Feb$507
Mar$522
Apr$491
May$448
Jun$458
Book flight

Stay

median price per night

Jan$233
Feb$260
Mar$292
Apr$287
May$234
Jun$243
Book stay

Rental car

median price per day

Jan$40
Feb$33
Mar$44
Apr$41
May$42
Jun$48
Book car

San Juan

Puerto Rico

#8 trending destination

19% search increase

Hacker tip

Our favorite post-work cocktail in San Juan would have to be a cool and refreshing mojito - it melts away your work stresses in no time and is even better when crafted with Don Q Puerto Rican rum.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Puerto Rico.

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Puerto Rico.

Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Puerto Rico.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Recommended in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and rental car pricing by month

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Flight

median flight price from US to San Juan

Jan$311
Feb$358
Mar$418
Apr$404
May$361
Jun$398
Book flight

Stay

median price per night

Jan$339
Feb$363
Mar$345
Apr$322
May$314
Jun$318
Book stay

Rental car

median price per day

Jan$98
Feb$95
Mar$101
Apr$92
May$90
Jun$94
Book car

Honolulu

Hawaii

#9 trending destination

16% search increase

Hacker tip

If you’re planning to Work From Hawaii, we’d suggest going May-October to avoid the rainIer and colder periods on the islands. The winter months, such as December and January, tend to be the colder and wetter months (but are great for whale-watching).

Flight, stay and rental car pricing by month

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Flight

median flight price from US to Honolulu

Jan$530
Feb$564
Mar$721
Apr$770
May$727
Jun$808
Book flight

Stay

median price per night

Jan$342
Feb$358
Mar$383
Apr$380
May$367
Jun$423
Book stay

Rental car

median price per day

Jan$90
Feb$87
Mar$89
Apr$88
May$90
Jun$96
Book car

Mexico City

Mexico

#10 trending destination

14% search increase

Hacker tip

If you’re deciding which neighborhood would be best for your short- or long-term stay in Mexico City, we’d recommend looking in the Roma or Condesa areas of town where there are a variety of local coffee shops, co-working spaces and places to grab drinks on nights out.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Mexico.

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Mexico.

Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Mexico.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and rental car pricing by month

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Flight

median flight price from US to Mexico City

Jan$346
Feb$328
Mar$315
Apr$343
May$297
Jun$317
Book flight

Stay

median price per night

Jan$119
Feb$125
Mar$154
Apr$174
May$153
Jun$156
Book stay

Rental car

median price per day

Jan$53
Feb$36
Mar$41
Apr$48
May$31
Jun$42
Book car

Work from Wherever Index - Methodology

  • Unless otherwise stated, search dates 11/20/2020 - 11/19/2021 were used for travel dates 1/1/22 - 6/30/22. For comparative purposes, search dates 11/20/2018-11/19/2019 were used. All searches were conducted on the KAYAK US site with a US origin.
  • To determine trending destinations for remote work, KAYAK sourced destinations with the greatest year over two year increase in searches for flights three weeks or longer, excluding outliers based on a certain criteria such as travel restrictions and security concerns.

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